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PAVE Insight provides a single platform for benchmarking competitors, sizing markets, and forecasting adoption across fleet telematics and the connected vehicle ecosystem.

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Stellantis returns to profit as North American demand improves

Stellantis returned to second-quarter net profit of €293m, compared with a €1.87bn loss a year earlier, as North American demand improved. Adjusted operating income more than tripled, but missed analysts’ expectations and shares fell about 5%.

Earnings
CNBC7/30/2026

Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max reaches Chinese dealers ahead of launch

Xiaomi’s Skynomad N90 Max extended-range electric SUV has reached dealers across China ahead of launch. The seven-seat model combines a 76kWh battery with a 1.5-litre range extender, dual-motor all-wheel drive and up to 505km of CLTC electric range.

CarEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Changan opens pre-sales for refreshed Deepal S05 with LiDAR

Changan has opened pre-sales in China for the refreshed electric Deepal S05, priced from 119,900 yuan. The update adds LiDAR, 26 sensors and SDA Pilot assisted-driving functions, alongside revised styling, a new cockpit and 520km or 620km ranges.

ADASEVLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Ferrari Luce orders in China reportedly extend into 2027

Reported Chinese demand for Ferrari’s first battery-electric model, the Luce, has pushed new orders into 2027 after its reported 2026 allocation sold out. Ferrari has not confirmed regional order figures.

EV
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Electric cars are becoming cheaper to own as lower-cost models arrive

Analysis of ownership-cost data and forthcoming models argues that electric cars are already cheaper to run and maintain than petrol vehicles, with purchase-price parity approaching as battery costs fall and more affordable US models arrive.

EV
The Driven IO7/30/2026

Li Auto and Xiaomi extend EREV oil-change intervals to three years

Li Auto and Xiaomi are extending oil-change intervals for range-extender SUVs in China to three years or 30,000 km, seeking to reduce EREV ownership and maintenance costs compared with electric vehicles.

Lubricants
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Daimler to move Freightliner and Western Star production to the Carolinas

Daimler Truck North America will shift Freightliner and Western Star production from Portland to factories in North and South Carolina, with 375 workers facing layoffs as the company restructures its manufacturing network.

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Truck News7/30/2026

Urban design plan approved for Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway upgrades

Victoria has approved the urban design plan for Eastern Freeway upgrades between Hoddle Street and Burke Road in Melbourne. The project will add freeway capacity, bus lanes, traffic-management technology and walking and cycling connections.

Bus & CoachITSProjectsRoad Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine7/30/2026

Rail crossing safety upgrades begin in Victoria

ARTC is upgrading four passive rail crossings in Victoria’s Ararat region with stop signs, warning signs, line marking and vegetation clearing. The changes will require motorists to stop and check for trains, improving safety on the Maroona-Portland freight corridor.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine7/30/2026

Construction starts on flood-resilient Stoney Creek Bridge replacement

Construction has started on a $6.5 million replacement for Stoney Creek Bridge on Pembrooke Road, Wauchope. The two-lane concrete bridge will replace a flood-damaged temporary crossing and is expected to improve safety and resilience by March 2027.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine7/30/2026

Energy Networks Australia urges open-access kerbside charging reform

Energy Networks Australia is urging Australia’s energy-market regulator to allow electricity distributors to install and maintain open-access kerbside EV chargers, arguing this would accelerate deployment, improve competition and widen access for renters and apartment residents.

ChargepointsEVLegislation
The Driven IO7/29/2026

Carvana reports record second-quarter profit and raises 2026 earnings outlook

Carvana reported record second-quarter results, with net income of $513 million and vehicle sales up 38% to 197,325 units. It forecast adjusted earnings of $2.7bn-$3bn for 2026.

EarningsSales
CNBC7/29/2026

Motorq and Toyota to discuss embedded telematics for mixed fleets

Motorq, Toyota North America and a major fleet operator will discuss using factory-embedded vehicle data alongside aftermarket devices to reduce costs and unify mixed-fleet telematics.

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Automotive Fleet7/29/2026

International recalls 15,628 trucks over battery-cable fire risk

International is recalling 15,628 MV and HV trucks after manufacturing variations could let a battery interconnect cable short-circuit, generate excessive heat and cause a fire. Dealers will install cable protection and related hardware free of charge.

Truck
Heavy Duty Trucking7/29/2026

Chery confirms 350kW diesel plug-in hybrid Stockman ute for Australia

Chery has confirmed a 350kW, 800Nm diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain for its Stockman dual-cab ute, which is due to launch in Australia in late 2026. The four-wheel-drive model will offer up to 100km of electric-only driving and 3,500kg braked towing.

EVLaunches
Fleet Auto News7/29/2026

Transport truck damages Ontario railway bridge; driver faces charges

A transport truck struck a height-restricted railway bridge in Oxford County, Ontario, damaging the vehicle and closing the bridge for several hours. The bridge and road reopened after CN and ministry inspections; the driver faces careless-driving and signage charges.

Road InfrastructureTruck
Truck News7/29/2026

Ontario enforcement operation places 18 trucks out of service

A joint Ontario enforcement operation in Bolton, Caledon, inspected 78 commercial vehicles, placing 18 trucks out of service and laying 52 charges for offences including documentation failures and mechanical defects.

Truck
Truck News7/29/2026

Chinese-made vehicles forecast to reach 58% of Australia’s market by 2035

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association forecasts Chinese-made vehicles will reach 58% of Australia’s new-car market by 2035. Chinese vehicles already held a 35.5% share in June, while battery-electric registrations rose 119.8% year on year in the first half of 2026.

CarEV
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

US bill would require NHTSA safety standards for autonomous vehicles

A US House bill would require NHTSA to set minimum safety standards for autonomous vehicles, mandate safety-data reporting and create emergency hotlines and geofence notices for public officials.

AVsLegislation
Truck News7/29/2026

British Columbia passes commercial dash camera mandate

British Columbia’s Bill M217 mandates forward-facing 1080p cameras, 72-hour retention and night vision on commercial vehicles above 11,793kg operating on provincial highways. The law follows Royal Assent and applies to qualifying US-registered trucks using B.C. routes.

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SureCam7/29/2026

US used Class 8 truck sales rebound in June as prices rise

US used Class 8 truck retail sales rose 9.6% month on month and 4% year on year in June, ACT Research reports. Average retail prices increased 2% to $61,751, although wholesale and auction activity declined.

SalesTruck
Truck News7/29/2026

SAIC opens China presales for MG 07 electric liftback

SAIC has opened presales in China for the MG 07 electric liftback, priced from 125,900 yuan. Higher trims offer CATL batteries, 800V 5C charging, up to 845 km CLTC range and roof-mounted LiDAR supporting assisted-driving functions.

ADASBatteriesCarEVLaunchesLiDAR
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

China to bar passenger cars with blue ADAS indicator lamps

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will enforce lighting rules that bar passenger cars with blue ADAS indicator lamps from new vehicle regulatory filings. Automakers may need to alter or disable the lights, including through OTA updates.

ADASLegislation
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

Soracom launches Automotive Suite for connected-vehicle lifecycle management

Soracom has launched Automotive Suite, an API-driven platform for managing connected-vehicle connectivity throughout the vehicle lifecycle. It combines SGP.32 eSIM profile switching, multi-carrier management, in-car Wi-Fi and usage-based billing, including support for European emergency-call services.

ConnectivityProduct launches
IoT Business News Auto and Telematics7/29/2026

Terminal raises $20m for fleet telematics data platform

Toronto-based Terminal has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its platform, which aggregates and standardises data from more than 325 telematics providers for fleets, insurers and logistics companies.

CVDInvestmentTSPs
Truck News7/29/2026

ZF appoints Sebastian Schmitt to Board of Management

ZF has appointed Sebastian Schmitt to its Board of Management from 1 September 2026, with responsibility for Electrified Powertrain Technology and the Americas. Peter Holdmann will leave the board on 31 August after deciding not to renew his contract.

Appointments
ZF7/29/2026

Updated Smart #1 cuts charging time to 12 minutes with 800V system

Geely and Mercedes-Benz will launch an updated Smart #1 in China on 6 August, adding an 800V system that cuts 10–80% charging to 12 minutes. The electric crossover also gains a 245kW integrated e-drive and LiDAR-based assisted driving.

ADASeMotorsEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

The Floow secures global accreditation for road-safety data

The Floow has secured global AiRAP accreditation, allowing it to supply aggregated traffic and behavioural data in more than 140 countries for road-safety programmes, transport planning and policy.

CVDTSPs
Traffic Technology Today7/29/2026

GM adds ChargePoint access to Energy Pass charging service

GM has added ChargePoint to its Energy Pass service, giving EV drivers access to ChargePoint DC fast and Level 2 stations through GM’s vehicle apps. The companies also report hundreds of new charging locations across the US, including sites supporting NACS and CCS1.

ChargepointsConnected servicesEV
Automotive Fleet7/29/2026

Continental Tire selects Atrium for digital roadside service platform

Continental Tire has selected Atrium Solutions as a provider for its digital emergency roadside service platform. The cloud system uses AI, workflow automation and analytics to centralise fleet-service coordination, improve response times and provide visibility into roadside performance.

AIFleetFMSJVs
Truck News7/29/2026

Commission sets out implementation plan for new EU driving-licence rules

The European Commission has published an implementation strategy for new EU driving-licence and disqualification rules, covering accompanied driving, novice-driver probation, fitness checks, mobile licences and cross-border enforcement.

Legislation
DG Move7/29/2026

IQSight launches 360-degree camera with edge-based AI analytics

IQSight has launched the Flexidome multi+ 7100i, a 360-degree multi-sensor camera with edge-based AI analytics for smart-city, transport and critical-infrastructure monitoring.

AIProduct launches
Traffic Technology Today7/29/2026

New Spirit of Fleet Award to honour service to the fleet profession

A new Mike Antich Spirit of Fleet Award will be presented at the 2026 AFLA Corporate Leasing Conference in Las Vegas, recognising service, leadership and contributions to the fleet profession. Nissan is sponsoring the award.

AnnouncementsFleet
Automotive Fleet7/29/2026

Commission opens €1.5bn funding call for European EV battery plants

The European Commission has opened a €1.5bn interest-free loan competition for first commercial-scale EV battery-cell plants in the EEA. Projects can receive up to €500m, with applications closing on 30 September 2026.

BatteriesEVInvestmentManufacturing
Innovation News Network7/29/2026

BYD patent details dual-electrolyte solid-state battery cathode

BYD has published a Chinese patent application for a solid-state battery cathode combining halide and sulfide electrolytes. The design aims to improve solid-solid interface stability, but the filing provides no vehicle testing, production validation or commercialisation timeline.

BatteriesR&D
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

Pan-Good Power scales axial-flux motor production in China

Pan-Good Power has started large-scale production of axial-flux electric motors in Zhejiang, with five automated lines capable of producing 300,000 units annually. The motors are being deployed in electric heavy-duty trucks and exported to more than 30 countries.

eHCVseMotorsManufacturing
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

ZF discusses Eclipse SDV Hephaestus toolchain

ZF discusses Eclipse SDV Hephaestus, a modular AI-powered toolchain that standardises builds, development environments, automation and engineering workflows across automotive software-defined vehicle projects.

AISDVSoftware
Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle7/29/2026

BYD partners with Intelematics on enhanced eCall for Australia

BYD has partnered with Intelematics to integrate enhanced eCall, including automatic crash notification and richer incident data, into the Sealion 8 in Australia. The capability is planned for future BYD models and supports ANCAP 2026 safety requirements.

eCallJVs
IoT Business News Auto and Telematics7/29/2026

South African team to test electric minibus taxis in 2023

GoMetro, MiX by Powerfleet, HSW, ACDC Dynamics and Stellenbosch University are forming a project team to test electric minibus taxis in South Africa. Trials near Stellenbosch and a national roadshow will assess operational suitability and support wider taxi-sector electrification.

Bus & CoachEVJVsPowerfleetR&D
Powerfleet7/29/2026

Updated BYD Seal 06 reaches Chinese dealerships ahead of launch

Updated BYD Seal 06 vehicles have reached Chinese dealerships ahead of launch. Regulatory filings and dealer reports indicate EV and DM-i powertrains, outputs up to 240 kW, Blade Battery options and indicative pricing of 105,000–145,000 yuan, while LiDAR-equipped versions may cost more.

CarEVLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

China’s EV lead is reshaping Australia’s imported car market

June data shows China’s domestic EV growth is driving exports, while Thailand’s electrification could reshape Australian imports. Australia’s battery-electric sales reached 23.3% of new-car sales, highlighting the influence of supplier-country policy and production choices.

EVLegislationSales
The Driven IO7/29/2026

Jetour Zongheng F700 reaches Chinese dealers ahead of 6 August launch

Chery’s Jetour Zongheng F700 plug-in hybrid pickup has reached Chinese dealerships ahead of its 6 August launch. The 904 hp model combines an 800V architecture, CATL battery technology and a claimed 1,300 km range; South African sales are planned for 2027.

EVProduct launchesTruck
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

Australia pilots digital portal to reduce underground utility strikes

The BYDA Digital Utility Portal, developed through Transport Australia’s Fellowship Program, is being piloted on major infrastructure projects in Brisbane, Western Sydney and Perth. It centralises underground utility data to improve planning, safety and productivity and could save about A$22 million annually.

Road InfrastructureSoftware
Infrastructure Magazine7/29/2026

FAW and Lishen test EV battery charging to 70% in under four minutes

FAW’s Hongqi and Lishen Battery have tested an ultra-fast-charging EV battery that reaches 70% charge from 10% in 3 minutes 41 seconds. The 12C cell uses an advanced anode, low-resistance materials and liquid cooling to control heat during high-power charging.

BatteriesEVR&D
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

Audi unveils Q9 SUV in US product push amid sales struggles

Audi has unveiled the three-row Q9 and performance SQ9 SUVs for the US, priced from $89,095 and $119,395. The models feature hands-free driver assistance, a ChatGPT-powered voice assistant and adaptive-beam headlights, supporting Audi’s US product push amid falling sales.

ADASAICarProduct launches
CNBC7/29/2026

Vicovanu expands trailer fleet and KRONE telematics rollout

UK container operator Vicovanu Transport has ordered 15 KRONE Box Liner trailers, taking its fleet to about 109 units. It is expanding KRONE Telematics across the fleet, with 70 trailers now connected for live tracking, diagnostics, maintenance planning and tyre monitoring.

Connected servicesFleetKroneTrailer
Krone7/29/2026

Kässbohrer to unveil trailer developments at IAA Transportation 2026

Kässbohrer will showcase new and recently developed trailers, including an electric-compatible cement silo and a modular low-loader, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover. The company will also host a panel on scaling zero-emission freight transport.

ConferencesKässbohrerProduct launchesTrailer
Kaessbohrer7/29/2026

Axis launches three on-camera licence-plate recognition kits

Axis Communications has launched three all-in-one licence-plate recognition camera kits for slow-speed and free-flow traffic. The 2MP and 3MP systems run License Plate Verifier on-camera and support access control and integration with third-party video-management systems.

HardwareITSKITAROLaunches
Axis Communications7/29/2026

KRONE delivers 30 trailers to Geis by rail, saving 12 tonnes of CO2

KRONE delivered 30 trailers to Geis Eurocargo in Nuremberg by rail from Werlte, cutting road transport and saving around 12 tonnes of CO2. The shipment included Mega Liner, Profi Liner and Dry Liner models.

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Krone7/29/2026