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September 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading September 2025 new car pre-registration figures

U.S. Auto Supplier Shuts Plant on Lower EV Demand

An auto supplier that manufactures electrified propulsion systems, among others, has closed a factory in Detroit because of the drop in demand for electric vehicles. In a statement cited by CBS, Dana Inc. said that the closure decision was the result of an “unexpected and immediate reduction in customer orders driven by lower demand for… Continue reading U.S. Auto Supplier Shuts Plant on Lower EV Demand

Goodyear Unleashes Three New All-Terrain Tires Built for Power, Performance and Possibility

New lineup delivers rugged versatility for adventure seekers, electric vehicle drivers, and hardworking professionals across the U.S. and Canada AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced the launch of three new all-terrain tires across its consumer portfolio, designed to meet the growing demand for rugged,… Continue reading Goodyear Unleashes Three New All-Terrain Tires Built for Power, Performance and Possibility

Kia K4

In an era when some firms are giving up on petrol-powered family hatchbacks – farewell, Ford Focus; au revoir, Audi A1 – here’s something novel: a shiny new one. And not even ‘heavy facelift’ new. This is an entirely new car with new styling and a new nameplate, only the merest hint of electrification and… Continue reading Kia K4

Microchip and AVIVA Links Partner to Advance Open Standards in Vehicle Connectivity

Microchip Technology and AVIVA Links have announced a key milestone in automotive connectivity, successfully demonstrating interoperability between their respective ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) chipsets. The achievement marks an important step toward the industry’s transition from proprietary serializer/deserializer (SerDes) solutions to open, interoperable standards developed by the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA). ASA-ML, the first open standard… Continue reading Microchip and AVIVA Links Partner to Advance Open Standards in Vehicle Connectivity

Smithers Quality Assessments Achieves Top Ranking in IAOB’s External Balanced Scorecard Program

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Smithers Quality Assessments Division has achieved first place in the International Automotive Oversight Bureau’s (IAOB) External Balanced Scorecard (EBSC) Program for 2025. This prestigious recognition underscores the division’s commitment to excellence in automotive supplier certification and quality assessment services. The EBSC serves as a critical performance evaluation tool utilized… Continue reading Smithers Quality Assessments Achieves Top Ranking in IAOB’s External Balanced Scorecard Program

CAAS Introduces Rear-Wheel Active Steering Technology to Upper Mass-Market EVs in China

WUHAN, China, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAAS) (“CAAS” or the “Company”), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that with the rapid growth of automotive technological innovation, CAAS’ subsidiary, Jingzhou Henglong Automobile Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (“Jingzhou Henglong”), has launched its active rear-wheel steering… Continue reading CAAS Introduces Rear-Wheel Active Steering Technology to Upper Mass-Market EVs in China