The EV5 will be produced at Kia’s Gwangju plant for both the domestic and export markets. Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea jumped nearly 50 per cent from a year earlier in the first eight months of the year, helped by the release of new models, data showed on Monday. According to data… Continue reading South Korea’s EV sales up nearly 50% in January-August period
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AVATR VISION XPECTRA Makes Global Debut, AVATR Showcasing Original Design in Munich
MUNICH, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AVATR Technology held its “Brilliant New Horizon AVATR Brand Day” at UTOPIA München in Munich, Germany. The world’s first Emotive Intelligent (EI) vision car, AVATR VISION XPECTRA, made its debut, alongside the limited-edition AVATR 012 co-created with Kim Jones, the exclusive custom AVATR 11 Royal Edition, the Urban Luxury… Continue reading AVATR VISION XPECTRA Makes Global Debut, AVATR Showcasing Original Design in Munich
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution to Make Official Debut at K-Fair 2025
Newly established business brings together Distrupol and Omya’s polymer operations under a single, customer-focused distribution platform. OFTRINGEN, Switzerland, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is set to make its official debut at K-Fair 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 8–15, 2025.… Continue reading Omya Performance Polymer Distribution to Make Official Debut at K-Fair 2025
Expanded VARTA Portfolio Enhances Low-Voltage Battery Coverage for Modern Vehicles
The newly added VARTA AGM and EFB battery types for cars and heavy commercial vehicles extend coverage across a broader range of vehicle applications in the aftermarket, offering enhanced energy efficiency and lifespan. The VARTA portfolio already covers 99% of the market and continues to expand to further strengthen its stable market coverage. HANOVER, Germany,… Continue reading Expanded VARTA Portfolio Enhances Low-Voltage Battery Coverage for Modern Vehicles
Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany
Transportation Autonomous Cars The tests are a precursor to the companies’ plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2026. The tests are a precursor to the companies’ plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2026. by Andrew J. Hawkins Sep 8, 2025, 6:00 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany
Auto Dealers Seek Government Relief on Tax Credits Under New GST System
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting urgent provisions to allow automobile dealers to utilize their existing compensation cess credits under the new GST 2.0 framework announced on September 4, 2025. In a letter dated September 5, 2025, FADA President C S Vigneshwar highlighted that dealers currently… Continue reading Auto Dealers Seek Government Relief on Tax Credits Under New GST System
Protean Electric’s IWM Technology Offers Cost Reductions Over Advanced e-axles
Protean Electric (Protean), a global leader in in-wheel motor (IWM) technology, has announced a major milestone in electric powertrain development. Its latest generation of ProteanDrive, entering production in 2026, will achieve price parity with twin e-axle solutions and offer lower vehicle costs. The UK-based firm with a global footprint is showcasing this new IWM and… Continue reading Protean Electric’s IWM Technology Offers Cost Reductions Over Advanced e-axles
Protean Electric’s IWM Technology Offers Cost Reductions Over Advanced e-axles
Protean Electric (Protean), a global leader in in-wheel motor (IWM) technology, has announced a major milestone in electric powertrain development. Its latest generation of ProteanDrive, entering production in 2026, will achieve price parity with twin e-axle solutions and offer lower vehicle costs. The UK-based firm with a global footprint is showcasing this new IWM and… Continue reading Protean Electric’s IWM Technology Offers Cost Reductions Over Advanced e-axles
Volkswagen Previews ID Cross Concept at IAA Ahead of 2026 Launch
Volkswagen, the largest supplier of electric cars in Germany and Europe in 2025, will be presenting an electric compact SUV at IAA MOBILITY in Munich (September 8-14): the ID Cross Concept. It is just as suitable for the city as it is for long journeys. Following the ID.2 all, the ID. GTI Concept (based on the ID.2 all) and the ID. Every1,… Continue reading Volkswagen Previews ID Cross Concept at IAA Ahead of 2026 Launch
Connected Motorcycle Market worth $3.40 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global connected motorcycle market is projected to reach USD 3.40 billion by 2032, growing from USD 0.46 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 33.1%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Top OEMs like Honda, Yamaha, BMW Motorrad, and Ducati are firmly integrating sophisticated safety and connectedness… Continue reading Connected Motorcycle Market worth $3.40 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets