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BEVs occupy nine of China’s top 10 best-selling cars in August

BEVs took nine of China’s 10 highest-selling passenger-car positions in August, with Geely’s EX2 leading on 39,651 units. No petrol-powered model made the top 10, while ICE vehicles accounted for five of the top 20.

CarEVSales
CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

JustPark adds ChatGPT search for 150,000 UK parking spaces

JustPark has integrated its UK parking network with ChatGPT, allowing drivers to search live availability by location and time before completing bookings through its app or website. The integration uses the Model Context Protocol and is available now.

AIProduct launchesSoftware
Traffic Technology Today9/9/2026

Swarco deploys AI motorcycle-speed signs in Swansea

Swarco has developed and begun rolling out AI-powered vehicle-activated signs for Swansea Council. Cameras, radar and thermal imaging identify motorcycles, display their speed and warn speeding riders in Welsh, supporting road-safety efforts at high-risk locations.

AIITS
Traffic Technology Today9/9/2026

Eclipse SDV Hackathon 2026 coaches discuss challenges and technologies

Coaches Christian Schilling and Ramachandran Chakravadhanula outline the Eclipse SDV Hackathon’s challenges, including embedded software, diagnostics, vehicle data and EV battery thermal-runaway warning chains.

EventsSDV
Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle9/9/2026

Australia expands EV charger and workshop rebates for dealerships and repairers

Australia’s DRIVEN programme will provide dealerships, repairers and mechanics with up to A$3,000 per EV charging plug and 80% of eligible tool costs, capped at A$50,000 per site, until April 2027.

ChargepointsEV
The Driven IO9/9/2026

Li Auto to unveil flagship i9 electric SUV on 16 September

Li Auto will unveil its six-seat i9 electric SUV on 16 September. The dual-motor model has a 120kWh battery and an expected range above 800km, with initial versions using CATL cells before Sunwoda and CALB-supplied batteries are introduced.

BatteriesEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

AddSecure separates CoDriver and frameLOGIC fleet brands

AddSecure is positioning CoDriver and frameLOGIC as distinct transport-management brands. CoDriver targets larger fleets with telematics, video and compliance tools, while frameLOGIC supports complex mixed fleets with planning, operations, reporting and invoicing capabilities.

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Addsecure9/9/2026

GWM files six-seat long-wheelbase Tank 700 in China

A Chinese regulatory filing reveals GWM’s 5.445-metre Tank 700 Long-Wheelbase Edition with six seats, a 59.05kWh plug-in-hybrid battery option and a 3.0-litre V6. The SUV is rated to tow 2,500kg, but pricing and a release date have not been announced.

BatteriesCarEV
CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

Ford outlines broader Australian product and fleet strategy through 2030

Ford Australia aims to cover more than 60% of the new-vehicle market within three years, with a broader range of powertrains and models, including the electric Transit City van, plus the rollout of Ford Pro and enhanced aftersales support.

AnnouncementsFleetProduct launches
Fleet Auto News9/9/2026

Zeekr 7X LFP variant homologated with 370 kW motor in China

China’s MIIT has homologated a new LFP-powered Zeekr 7X variant with a 370 kW rear motor. The 85 kWh version is scheduled for Q4 2026, although its official capacity, range, charging performance and pricing remain unconfirmed.

BatteriesCarEV
CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

Dongfeng files battery-swapping eπ EP7 sedan in China

Dongfeng’s eπ brand has filed a battery-swapping version of its EP7 electric sedan with China’s MIIT. The model uses a CATL lithium iron phosphate battery and follows wider expansion of CATL’s passenger-vehicle swapping ecosystem.

BatteriesEV
CarNewsChina.com9/9/2026

OmniAir to showcase connected-mobility technologies in Ohio

OmniAir will host nine live demonstrations of lidar, V2X, connected infrastructure and mobility technologies at its ITSMW26 Pavilion in Dublin, Ohio, on 22–23 September. The public showcase will run alongside the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo.

ConferencesEventsITSLiDARV2X
OmniAir Consortium9/9/2026

M1 Pacific Motorway extension opens in New South Wales

A 15-kilometre M1 Pacific Motorway extension between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace has opened in New South Wales, completing a key Sydney–Brisbane freight connection. The $2.24 billion project is expected to cut peak travel times and remove up to 25,000 vehicles a day from local streets.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/9/2026

A$37.4m contract awarded to seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road

Exact Contracting will upgrade and seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road in Australia’s Northern Territory under the A$415m Strategic Roads Package. Work is due to start in October 2026 and finish in early 2028, improving safety and transport reliability.

ProjectsRoad Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/9/2026

Tesla targets autonomous Semi as camera-only approach faces scrutiny

Tesla expects to demonstrate a self-driving Semi by late 2026 or early 2027, prompting debate over whether its camera-based system can safely operate an 80,000-pound truck at highway speeds. The article examines competing sensor strategies and the regulatory challenges facing autonomous trucking.

AVsTruck
Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

US administration raises concerns over Ford’s ties to Chinese companies

The US Transportation Secretary has written to Ford CEO Jim Farley expressing concern over the automaker’s relationships with Chinese companies, including CATL, citing implications for US manufacturing, supply-chain exposure and technological reliance.

CNBC9/8/2026

Ford prices E-Transit City electric van at A$50,000 in Australia

Ford Australia has priced its new E-Transit City electric van at A$50,000 drive-away. The 1-tonne van uses a 56kWh LFP battery, offers up to 254km WLTP range and will begin deliveries in November, targeting city fleets and couriers.

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The Driven IO9/8/2026

Nissan confirms Australian specifications for new-generation Patrol

Nissan’s Y63 Patrol will launch in Australia in early 2027 with a twin-turbo V6, increased 3,700kg towing capacity, revised chassis and six-grade range. Standard technology includes ProPILOT, trailer blind-spot warning, Google built-in and Gemini AI.

ADASAICarProduct launches
Fleet Auto News9/8/2026

Tesla’s China sales fall as Shanghai exports rise in August

Tesla sold 50,047 vehicles in China in August, down 12.4% year on year, while Shanghai exports rose 38.7% to 36,119. Exports have grown for eight consecutive months, helping lift Tesla’s cumulative wholesale sales despite weaker domestic demand.

EVSales
CarNewsChina.com9/8/2026

Motive expands AI tools for fleet and physical operations

An ABI Research report examines Motive’s Atlas assistant, Automations and Operations Intelligence updates, which combine telematics data, AI and computer vision to support safety monitoring, dispatch, maintenance and other operational workflows.

AIFleetFMSMotive
Motive9/8/2026

China’s petrol car sales fall 40% as NEVs reach record market share

China’s passenger-car sales fell 23.6% year on year in August 2026. Internal-combustion models declined 40% to about 536,000 units, while new energy vehicles accounted for a record 65.2% of retail sales, led by modestly growing battery-electric vehicle deliveries.

CarEVSales
CarNewsChina.com9/8/2026

Kodiak says driverless long-haul truck operations remain on track for 2026

Kodiak AI says its long-haul autonomous-trucking safety case is 93% complete and remains on track for commercial driverless operations by the end of 2026. The remaining work centres on engineering verification and validation.

AVsHCVs
Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

Great Dane launches Freedom Ultra aluminium flatbed trailer

Great Dane has unveiled the Freedom Ultra, an all-aluminium flatbed trailer built by its Huntsville, Tennessee team. The company says the model offers greater strength, payload capacity and durability, with a fully welded construction and fewer fasteners.

Great DaneProduct launchesTrailer
Great Dane9/8/2026

Great Dane trailer facility marks two years without a recordable safety incident

Great Dane’s Central Fabrication team in Terre Haute, Indiana, has completed two years without a recordable safety incident. The facility manufactures upper couplers for the company’s dry vans, flatbeds and refrigerated trailers.

Great DaneTrailer
Great Dane9/8/2026

Holman takes full ownership of Mexico fleet-management business ARIZA

Holman has acquired Corporacion Zapata’s 50% stake in ARIZA, its former Mexican joint venture, bringing the 30-year fleet-leasing and management business fully under the Holman brand and expanding cross-border services for North American fleets.

FleetHolmanM&A
Holman9/8/2026

US DOT outlines regulatory strategy for driverless trucks

The US Department of Transportation has published a 2026–2030 automated-vehicle strategy covering planned rules for driverless commercial vehicles, safety standards, hazmat operations and more consistent interstate deployment.

AVsHCVsLegislation
Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

New York and New Jersey ports launch $45m electric truck incentives

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is launching $45m in incentives for zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors and charging equipment. Calstart will administer the programmes, including up to $39m in vehicle and charger vouchers and $5m for five charging hubs.

ChargepointseHCVsFleet
Heavy Duty Trucking9/8/2026

EU plans cross-border testbed for automated mobility deployment

The European Commission plans a large-scale cross-border testbed to support commercial deployment of fully automated vehicles across Europe, initially focusing on public transport, freight and logistics. The initiative aims to harmonise deployment and provide greater certainty for industry.

AVsLegislation
Connected Automated Driving Europe9/8/2026

Dolphin Global adopts SimScale AI for heavy-duty cooling design

Dolphin Global is using SimScale’s physics and engineering AI tools to accelerate heat-exchanger and radiator development for heavy-duty, locomotive, truck, bus and off-highway equipment. The simulations will optimise thermal performance, packaging, weight and manufacturability before physical prototyping.

AIComponentsR&D
Automotive Powertrain Technology International9/8/2026

Fleet industry faces a talent pipeline challenge

Fleet professionals say the industry must broaden recruitment, strengthen links with educational institutions and provide clearer development paths to attract younger workers. They also advocate hiring for leadership potential and training candidates in fleet-specific skills.

Fleet
Automotive Fleet9/8/2026

CCC Plugfest in China advances digital-key interoperability testing

The Car Connectivity Consortium’s Plugfest #19, hosted by Geely in Ningbo, brings automotive and technology members together to test Digital Key versions 3 and 4. Testing covers Bluetooth LE, NFC, passive entry and China-specific cross-platform key-sharing scenarios.

ConferencesConnectivity
Car Connectivity Consortium9/8/2026

Consortium awarded $880m Parramatta Metro station development contract

A Gamuda-led consortium has won an $880 million contract to build Parramatta Metro station and its integrated precinct in New South Wales. Plans include 470 build-to-rent homes, 500 student units, commercial space and a hotel, with construction due to start in 2027.

Projects
Infrastructure Magazine9/8/2026

Lean Solutions Group acquires SupportZebra to expand AI-enabled outsourcing

Lean Solutions Group has acquired SupportZebra, adding more than 1,300 employees and expanding its Philippine operations. The deal brings outsourced support capabilities and customers onto LSG’s LeanTek AI and workflow-automation platform, supporting growth beyond logistics.

AIM&ASoftware
Freightwaves9/8/2026

Queensland halts EV charging funding as regional ownership rises

Queensland’s LNP government has ended funding rounds for its regional EV charging network, while cancelling plans to electrify its fleet and ordering 630 diesel buses. The decision comes as EV ownership grows sharply across regional Queensland.

ChargepointsEV
The Driven IO9/8/2026

ZF Aftermarket links vehicle data and diagnostics to speed repairs

ZF Aftermarket is demonstrating integrated digital workflows linking remote vehicle data, diagnostics, workshop operations and parts procurement. Its solutions enable remote fault diagnosis, digital service scheduling and data-led parts ordering for fleets and workshops.

Connected servicesCVDFleet
ZF9/8/2026

ZF launches EV drivetrain repair kits for independent workshops

ZF Aftermarket is launching more than 100 electric axle drive repair kit variants and new inverter, hybrid module and reducer solutions. Its EV parts portfolio covers 92% of Europe’s top 20 EV parc, while support for Chinese vehicle brands will expand through 2027.

DrivetrainEVInvertersProduct launches
ZF9/8/2026

ZF launches lower-emission TRW braking products for aftermarket

ZF is showcasing TRW DTEC brake pads and discs that achieved up to 80% lower PM10 emissions in brake dynamometer tests, alongside a brake fluid containing 60% post-consumer recycled material. The products are designed to help workshops and fleets prepare for Euro 7.

ComponentsProduct launchesSustainability
ZF9/8/2026

FBK advances single-photon research for LiDAR and quantum technologies

FBK’s Sensors and Devices Center is developing single-photon technologies, including a photon-counting camera intended for medical diagnostics and autonomous-driving LiDAR sensors, alongside research into quantum security and communications.

LiDARR&D
Innovation News Network9/8/2026

Netherlands to levy employers on private use of combustion company cars

From 2027, Dutch employers will pay a 12% levy on combustion-engine company cars used privately or for commuting. The measure covers petrol, diesel, LPG and hybrid vehicles, while fully electric and hydrogen cars are exempt.

FleetGPS-BuddyLegislation
GPS BUDDY9/8/2026

US battery funding faces China's supply-chain lead

The US has awarded $500 million to seven battery-minerals, materials, manufacturing and recycling companies, but analysts say far greater investment is needed to challenge China's dominance of refining, battery materials and cell production.

BatteriesInvestmentManufacturing
CNBC9/8/2026

Upgraded Point Cook Road intersection opens in Melbourne’s west

The upgraded Point Cook Road and Central Avenue intersection in Altona Meadows, Australia, has opened to traffic. The project replaces a roundabout with traffic lights and adds a freeway exit-ramp connection, with finishing works continuing into early 2027.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/8/2026

Fortescue’s 150-tonne electric water truck ships from China to Australia

Fortescue and XCMG have dispatched a 150-tonne battery-electric water truck from Xuzhou Port to the Pilbara in Western Australia, supporting Fortescue’s plan to eliminate diesel use at its mines by the end of the decade.

eHCVs
The Driven IO9/8/2026

Study links higher EU transport electrification to lower oil import dependence

A new study finds that stronger road-electrification policies could cut the EU’s transport import dependency by nearly a quarter by 2040, while reducing reliance on scarce imported alternative fuels. It urges ambitious car CO₂ standards and greater use of renewable electricity.

EVLegislationSustainability
T&E9/8/2026

ZF to showcase rail, bus and aftermarket technologies at InnoTrans 2026

ZF will present rail driveline and chassis systems, predictive-maintenance platform connect@rail, aftermarket repowering and bus technologies at InnoTrans 2026. Highlights include the CeTrax 2 electric drive, ZF Bus Connect fleet management and a new rail product innovation.

Bus & CoachConnected servicesDrivetrainFMS
ZF9/8/2026

Camouflaged Smart #2 electric two-seater spotted in China

Smart’s forthcoming #2 electric two-seater has been spotted testing in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen ahead of its October Paris debut. MIIT filings list a 35.7kWh LFP battery, 300km WLTP range, 60kW motor and 10–80% DC charging in 20 minutes.

BatteriesEV
CarNewsChina.com9/8/2026

Wielton Defence showcases military transport and telematics in Kielce

Wielton Defence is presenting military transport platforms, trailers and swap bodies at Poland’s MSPO exhibition in Kielce. The vehicles feature Aberg Connect telematics for real-time location, tyre, braking, axle-load and cargo-security monitoring.

ConferencesConnected servicesTrailer
Wielton9/8/2026

Aston Martin explores AI’s role in Formula 1 racing and operations

Aston Martin F1 is using AI and machine learning to analyse telemetry, simulations, driver performance and tyre data, supporting race strategy and vehicle development. The team discussed these applications at its inaugural AMR Technology Forum in Silverstone.

AICVD
Innovation News Network9/8/2026

Toyota approves HVO100 for diesel HiLux models from 2015

Toyota Australia says diesel HiLux models built from mid-2015 can use 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil. The move could help Australian fleets reduce lifecycle emissions without replacing existing vehicles, particularly in regional and remote operations.

FleetSustainability
Fleet Auto News9/8/2026

Kapsch wins contract to modernise Dominican Republic toll system

Kapsch TrafficCom will modernise the Dominican Republic’s national toll system for state-owned RD Vial, upgrading 20 toll plazas and 183 lanes with its SmartToll solution and providing ongoing maintenance and support.

ETC
Kapsch9/8/2026