KARIYA, Japan (September 1st, 2025) — DENSO CORPORATION (hereinafter “DENSO”) today announced that its Board of Directors has resolved to transfer its Spark Plug and Exhaust Gas Sensor business (Oxygen Sensor and Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor), to Niterra Co., Ltd (hereinafter “Niterra”). The two parties reached a decision to sign the business transfer agreement during a… Continue reading DENSO Signs Agreement to Transfer Part of Its Ceramic Product Business
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Electronic Parking Brake System Market worth $4.70 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Electronic Parking Brake System Market is projected to reach USD 4.70 billion by 2032 from USD 2.51 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 9.4% during 2025–2032, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Increasing electrification of vehicles, particularly in hybrid and battery-electric models, and growing production… Continue reading Electronic Parking Brake System Market worth $4.70 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
@niche: BILL MITCHELL – THE PASSIONATE DESIGN MAESTRO.004037
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter reminds us of just how different the automobile business was in Detroit’s heyday. It was a fleeting moment in time when the auto industry was on an upward trajectory and powering toward a future that appeared limitless. One of the legendary auto executives who embodied that era was Bill Mitchell, the iconic… Continue reading @niche: BILL MITCHELL – THE PASSIONATE DESIGN MAESTRO.004037
Tesla’s sales down 40% in EU while Chinese EV maker BYD is up 200% — vindicating Ford CEO’s bold statement in June
Tesla’s future in the European market is grim, according to recent data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The American electric vehicle (EV) company has seen its sales in Europe drop by almost half, according to CNBC, as its lightning-rod CEO, Elon Musk, warns that the struggling sales might continue into the near future. Switch… Continue reading Tesla’s sales down 40% in EU while Chinese EV maker BYD is up 200% — vindicating Ford CEO’s bold statement in June
Beyond the Badge: The Rise and Fall of Model Brands
In the automotive industry, a complex relationship exists between a company’s overarching brand and its individual vehicle models. Over time, specific models can achieve such prominence that they evolve into powerful sub-brands, often yielding significant benefits for the parent company. A model renowned for reliability can elevate the overall perception of the manufacturer as trustworthy,… Continue reading Beyond the Badge: The Rise and Fall of Model Brands
Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds
Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Elon Musk’s fervent promotion of Tesla‘s self-driving technology isn’t doing much to win over prospective buyers. According to a new survey, more U.S. consumers say that… Continue reading Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds
Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027
Lotus has confirmed it is planning a plug-in hybrid version of the Emira sports car as well as an ‘upgrade’ to the V6 model as part of a facelift timed to comply with the Euro 7 emissions regulation change in 2027. Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told analysts on the company’s second-quarter results call the model… Continue reading Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027
Latest News In Electric Vehicles – Vehicle-To-Grid Market Set For Rapid Growth
The global Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) market is anticipated to experience significant growth, rising from $6.3 billion in 2025 to $16.9 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.7%. V2G technology, which allows electric vehicles to interact with the power grid through bidirectional charging, offers benefits such as grid support, cost reductions, and integration… Continue reading Latest News In Electric Vehicles – Vehicle-To-Grid Market Set For Rapid Growth
India’s E20 Fuel Shift Sparks Confusion For Car Owners and Manufacturers: Reuters
The Indian government is facing pushback from motorists following the nationwide rollout of petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20). Concerns have risen, particularly among owners of older vehicles, that the fuel could affect performance, amid a lack of clarity from some automakers, Reuters reported. India, the world’s third-largest car market, had set a 2025 target… Continue reading India’s E20 Fuel Shift Sparks Confusion For Car Owners and Manufacturers: Reuters
SUVs won the battle, but hatchbacks can still do it all
It was at once an unsatisfying and actually a very satisfying verdict for a group test. When I put the revised Volkswagen Golf against a pair of rivals in the Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 308 last August, the overarching conclusion was that all three were thoroughly recommendable. There were a bunch of alternatives that I didn’t… Continue reading SUVs won the battle, but hatchbacks can still do it all