In this edition, Autocar Professional examines Tata Motors’ bold global move— the €3.8 billion acquisition of Iveco Group’s core business. The cover story explores the strategic logic, financial structure, and integration challenges of the deal, positioning it as a defining moment in Tata’s bid to join the top ranks of global commercial vehicle players. The… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s Aug 15, 2025 Edition is out!
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Schmitz Cargobull Takes Stake in Sub Zero to Strengthen Cold Chain Presence in India
Schmitz Cargobull AG, a leading European manufacturer of semi-trailers, has acquired a 27.5% equity stake in Sub Zero Insulation Technologies (SZIT), a prominent Indian producer of refrigerated and dry freight truck bodies. The agreement includes an option for Schmitz Cargobull to increase its ownership in the coming years, marking a strategic move to expand its… Continue reading Schmitz Cargobull Takes Stake in Sub Zero to Strengthen Cold Chain Presence in India
LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global LiDAR simulation market is projected to reach USD 4.01 billion by 2032, growing from USD 0.93 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.1%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Rapid advancements in autonomous driving technologies are driving strong demand for automotive LiDAR simulation, a critical… Continue reading LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?
I can’t quite believe it: there are now no lifted estate cars on sale in the UK. With confirmation that the new Subaru Outback won’t be coming here, they’re all gone. What ever happened to the Seat Leon X-Perience, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer and Toyota Corolla Trek? Then there was the Skoda Octavia and Superb Scout… Continue reading Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?
Rebl Industries podpisuje przełomowe umowy z H&M GBC AB i IKEA Svenska AB w zakresie robotów AI i mianuje dyrektora generalnego, aby przyspieszać globalną ekspansję firmy
GÖTEBORG, Szwecja, 19 sierpnia 2025 r. /PRNewswire/ — Rebl Industries, szwedzka spółka z dziedziny robotyki, podpisała ważne umowy ramowe z globalnymi firmami z branży mody i designu H&M i IKEA Svenska AB, aby wprowadzić nową generację rozwiązań w modelu robot-as-a-service (robot jako usługa, RaaS). Continue Reading Rebl Industries’ AI-powered robots have been successfully used in… Continue reading Rebl Industries podpisuje przełomowe umowy z H&M GBC AB i IKEA Svenska AB w zakresie robotów AI i mianuje dyrektora generalnego, aby przyspieszać globalną ekspansję firmy
From Function to Form: The Cabin Evolution Journey
The automotive industry has witnessed profound transformation over the decades, shaped by shifting consumer preferences, rapid technological progress, and changing regulatory frameworks. Among the many facets of vehicle evolution, one that has become increasingly central is the vehicle cabin—once a purely functional space, now reimagined as a domain of comfort, connectivity, safety, and purpose-driven design.… Continue reading From Function to Form: The Cabin Evolution Journey
LiDAR Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting
The LiDAR market is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace owing to growing demand for autonomous vehicles and rising demand for better surveying and mapping solutions. WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SkyQuest Technology Consulting published a report, titled, LiDAR Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2032″, valued at USD 3.03 Billion… Continue reading LiDAR Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting
LiDAR Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting
The LiDAR market is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace owing to growing demand for autonomous vehicles and rising demand for better surveying and mapping solutions. WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SkyQuest Technology Consulting published a report, titled, LiDAR Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2032″, valued at USD 3.03 Billion… Continue reading LiDAR Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting
‘Tesla shame’ bypasses Norway as sales jump despite Musk’s politics
Musk’s politics – he helped bankroll Donald Trump’s US election win last year and has championed European far-right parties – have sparked a fierce consumer backlash. Like many Norwegians, Espen Lysholm is not a fan of Elon Musk these days, uncomfortable with the world’s richest man’s lurch into right-wing politics. He does, however, love Musk’s… Continue reading ‘Tesla shame’ bypasses Norway as sales jump despite Musk’s politics
Martinrea International Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results and Declares Dividend
TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, today announced the release of its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and declared a quarterly… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results and Declares Dividend