New seven-seat Mercedes GLB brings ICE and 392-mile EV

Mercedes has revealed the new, second-generation GLB as the chunky, seven-seat SUV sibling to the CLA. Familiar on the surface but all new underneath, the GLB is the second model to use Mercedes’ new MMA architecture for compact cars, which accommodates both pure-electric and hybrid powertrains. The new GLB is also the largest MMA-based model,… Continue reading New seven-seat Mercedes GLB brings ICE and 392-mile EV

Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown

The historic vehicle market is worth more today than it was five years ago but growth is slowing dramatically and more must be done to increase the number of young enthusiasts if it is to survive in the future.  That’s the warning from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), whose annual National Historic… Continue reading Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown

Connected Car Security Market worth $6.99 billion in 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the connected car security market is projected to grow from USD 3.37 billion in 2025 to USD 6.99 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 11.0%. Browse 280 market data Tables and 100 Figures spread through 320 Pages and in-depth TOC on “ Connected Car Security… Continue reading Connected Car Security Market worth $6.99 billion in 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™

Aptiv Announces Håkan Agnevall to Join Aptiv’s Board of Directors

Global technology leader brings decades of transformation, engineering, and international experience across mobility, energy, and industrial sectors SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, December 05, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global industrial technology company, today announced the appointment of Håkan Agnevall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wärtsilä Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective December 10, 2025.… Continue reading Aptiv Announces Håkan Agnevall to Join Aptiv’s Board of Directors

BMW iX3 2026 Review: Price, Specs, Availability

The less said about the woeful Alexa assistant, the better, which pipes up when it’s not supposed to and often ignores you when you want it. It falls over at anything beyond the simplest requests. I asked it to move the map nav from the cabin screen to the Panoramic iDrive display. What it did… Continue reading BMW iX3 2026 Review: Price, Specs, Availability

Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform

Automotive OEM Flexis, a joint venture among Renault Group, Volvo Group and French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM, has chosen AMPECO to provide EV charging management for its commercial fleet operator customers. Flexis plans to begin vehicle production in 2026, and aims to build “a holistic electrification solution for the city logistics market.” The… Continue reading Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform

‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

A Polestar 4 on display during the Everything Electric electric vehicle show in Melbourne. The carmaker was bought by Volvo in 2015 and then spun off in 2017. Photograph: James Ross/AAP View image in fullscreen A Polestar 4 on display during the Everything Electric electric vehicle show in Melbourne. The carmaker was bought by Volvo… Continue reading ‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Tata AutoComp Acquires IAC Sweden Assets, Establishes Artifex Systems AB

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. has finalized the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB’s assets, marking a significant expansion of the Indian manufacturer’s European operations. The acquired entity, which generates approximately USD 800 million in annual revenue, will operate under the new name Artifex Systems AB. The transaction positions Tata AutoComp to strengthen relationships… Continue reading Tata AutoComp Acquires IAC Sweden Assets, Establishes Artifex Systems AB

October 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for October pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in October 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 October 2025 new car pre-registration figures

German Manager Magazine: Geely: Zeekr brings electric car brand to the German market004569

The electric car manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of the Chinese Geely Group, plans to start direct sales of three types of car this Monday Germany start. This was reported by the “Electric Car News” portal. Accordingly, Zeekr wants to offer the compact four-door X, the all-rounder SUV 7X and the shooting brake type 001.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Geely: Zeekr brings electric car brand to the German market004569