Tesla gears up to start selling Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe

Tesla is gearing up to start selling its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe with a new hire to develop the market. Tesla Semi is finally about to go into volume production in the US after being unveiled almost a decade ago. The vehicle was unveiled in 2017 and was initially scheduled to enter… Continue reading Tesla gears up to start selling Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe

German Manager Magazin: Daimler Truck and Volvo Start software-joint venture “Coretura” 004268

The commercial vehicle manufacturers Daimler Truck and Volvo Work together with software. They founded a joint venture called Coretura. In the future, a common software-defined vehicle platform and a truck operating system will develop, as the two companies in Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Gothenburg announced. The cooperation had been announced last year. Daimler-Truck boss Karin Rådström (46)… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Daimler Truck and Volvo Start software-joint venture “Coretura” 004268

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Launch Coretura to Develop Unified Software Platform for CVs

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have formally launched Coretura AB, a joint venture aimed at developing a standardized, software-defined vehicle platform for commercial vehicles. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Coretura began operations in June 2025 after securing regulatory approvals. The joint venture follows agreements signed in October 2024. Coretura will develop a common operating system and… Continue reading Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Launch Coretura to Develop Unified Software Platform for CVs

BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. China now accounts for over 11… Continue reading BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

European carmakers risk falling behind as Chinese leaders gain ground in EV global race

BERLIN, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) released its third Global Automaker Rating. The study shows that China-based automakers are accelerating their lead in the electric car market race, while Europe’s top automakers are struggling to maintain their position. The Global Automaker Rating offers an annual, data-driven rating of… Continue reading European carmakers risk falling behind as Chinese leaders gain ground in EV global race

Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind

New ICCT report reveals China’s growing advantage in EV sales as BYD edges past Tesla in global BEV sales for the first time WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today released its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that China-based automakers are building significant leads in the zero-emission… Continue reading Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind

Sign up: Volvo software boss to join free Autocar webinar on 25 June

Volvo has pushed heavily into the development of ‘software-defined vehicles’ in recent years – and the firm’s software engineering boss will join an Autocar webinar to explain the growing importance of the technology – and you can sign up here for free now. As its role in vehicle development and functionality becomes ever-more important, there are… Continue reading Sign up: Volvo software boss to join free Autocar webinar on 25 June

Sign up: Volvo software boss to join free Autocar-Siemens webinar on 25 June

A free webinar will delve into how software is defining the future of automotive – and you can sign up here now. As its role in vehicle development and functionality becomes ever-more important, there are huge questions over what software means for how we use our cars – and what the future holds. Hosted by Autocar… Continue reading Sign up: Volvo software boss to join free Autocar-Siemens webinar on 25 June