The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429
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From Clinical Recovery to Lifelong Empowerment: RoboCT Showcases Integrated Ecosystem Strategy at CES 2026
Leveraging Medical Robotics Heritage, the Company Expands into Consumer Market, Envisioning Exoskeletons as Integral ‘New Organs’ LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026, RoboCT is presenting a comprehensive vision that extends far beyond single products. The Chinese exoskeleton leader is outlining its strategic blueprint to build a full-lifecycle mobility ecosystem, anchored by its… Continue reading From Clinical Recovery to Lifelong Empowerment: RoboCT Showcases Integrated Ecosystem Strategy at CES 2026
Urban Foresight leads study into floating charging hubs for electric boats
A consortium led by UK sustainability consultancy Urban Foresight has won funding from Innovate UK to lead a study called CoastalCoRRE, which will explore the concept of modular, floating electric boat charging hubs. The idea is that the portable charging hubs could help overcome the physical, electrical and environmental constraints of remote coastal locations, where… Continue reading Urban Foresight leads study into floating charging hubs for electric boats
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] ARIGATO – Toyota’s Gratitude for Those Who Embody “Best in Town”
“I want to thank you—from the bottom of my heart.” Chairman Akio Toyoda choked up as he spoke, prompting warm applause from the audience. He was addressing the guests at WORLD ARIGATO FEST.2025, an event held in December in Tokyo and at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka, that brought together dealers, partners, investors, and local… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] ARIGATO – Toyota’s Gratitude for Those Who Embody “Best in Town”
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] ARIGATO – Toyota’s Gratitude for Those Who Embody “Best in Town”
“I want to thank you—from the bottom of my heart.” Chairman Akio Toyoda choked up as he spoke, prompting warm applause from the audience. He was addressing the guests at WORLD ARIGATO FEST.2025, an event held in December in Tokyo and at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka, that brought together dealers, partners, investors, and local… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] ARIGATO – Toyota’s Gratitude for Those Who Embody “Best in Town”
Silicon Valley Billionaires Panic Over California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
Did California lose Larry Page? The Google and Alphabet cofounder, who left day-to-day operations in 2019, has seen his net worth soar in the years since—from around $50 billion at the time of his departure to somewhere approximating $260 billion today. (Leaving his job clearly didn’t hurt his wallet.) Last year, a proposed ballot initiative… Continue reading Silicon Valley Billionaires Panic Over California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
WIESELBURG, Austria, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sangbo Sim (57) has taken over the position of CFO of ZKW Group GmbH as of January 1, 2026. The internationally experienced financial expert succeeds Sangwook Woo, who is returning to Korea as planned. Sim has held various positions at LG Electronics (LG) since 2001, with a focus… Continue reading Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
Why big brands have failed in car sharing
A global company with the incredible technical and organisational skill to make cars at scale should be able to monetise a car in more ways than just selling it to a dealer. This core belief has gripped the car industry for the past decade but so far has met with little success. Alternative forms of ownership… Continue reading Why big brands have failed in car sharing
FORVIA AND SINOPEC CAPITAL PARTNER TO ACCELERATE HYDROGEN GROWTH IN CHINA
Forvia FORVIA AND SINOPEC CAPITAL PARTNER TO ACCELERATE HYDROGEN GROWTH IN CHINA FORVIA announces the minority investment in FORVIA Hydrogen Solutions China, its hydrogen-focused subsidiary in China, by a strategic local investor through a capital increase of RMB 300 million (≈ €40 million). Sinopec Capital, China’s leading energy and chemical company and a major… Continue reading FORVIA AND SINOPEC CAPITAL PARTNER TO ACCELERATE HYDROGEN GROWTH IN CHINA
LG SHOWCASES ‘DESIGN FOR ALL’ AT CES 2026
Accessible Tech Aims to Overcome Barriers, Improve Appliance Experience LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spotlighting its commitment to inclusive innovation, LG Electronics USA has expanded the LG Comfort Kit family of accessories developed to deliver a better, more intuitive appliance experience for everyone. These accessible technologies are featured in LG’s “Design for All” exhibition at… Continue reading LG SHOWCASES ‘DESIGN FOR ALL’ AT CES 2026