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Updated Lynk & Co 02 brings 16-in-1 electric drive to China

Lynk & Co has revealed the interior of its updated 02 electric crossover ahead of its China launch as the Lynk & Co 20. The model features a 245kW rear motor, 800V architecture and 6C charging, enabling a claimed 10–80% charge in 12 minutes and up to 630km of range.

eMotorsEV
CarNewsChina.com8/26/2026

Microlise backs UK Driver Health Week 2026

Microlise is supporting Driver Health Week from 1–6 September 2026, a UK campaign focused on the physical and mental wellbeing of professional drivers. Driver Health Day will take place in Loughborough on 4 September.

AnnouncementsMicrolise
Microlise8/26/2026

Ruptela launches CAN Logger app for vehicle data capture

Ruptela’s CAN Logger desktop application uses its telematics hardware to capture and inspect vehicle CAN data over USB. It adds CAN-line comparison, connection diagnostics, guided logging sessions and direct submission of logs and support tickets.

IVNRuptelaSoftware
Ruptela8/26/2026

Yangwang U7 battery retains 98.7% capacity after 30,000 km test

BYD’s Yangwang U7 completed a 30,000 km endurance test in China, including more than 350 rapid-charge cycles over nine days. The production electric sedan retained 98.7% of its battery capacity despite sustained high-speed driving in hot, humid conditions.

BatteriesEVR&D
CarNewsChina.com8/26/2026

BYD leads global BEV sales as Tesla ranks second

Global EV sales reached 5.37 million in Q2 2026, up 10.4% year on year. BYD led BEV and PHEV sales, Leapmotor reached third in BEVs, while Volkswagen left the top 10. Chinese brands took nearly 30% of Western Europe’s PHEV market.

EVSales
Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics8/26/2026

Melexis becomes direct semiconductor supplier to BYD

Melexis has signed a master purchase agreement making it a direct supplier within BYD’s global procurement ecosystem. The deal covers semiconductor solutions for powertrain, thermal management, lighting, braking, steering and battery applications, strengthening Melexis’ position in China.

ComponentsJVs
Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics8/26/2026

RedBook launches fleet vehicle information platform in New Zealand

RedBook New Zealand has launched RegCheck.co.nz, combining vehicle history, registration, specifications, valuations and driver-licence checks. The platform includes batch processing and fleet administration tools to support procurement, compliance and asset management.

FleetLaunchesSoftware
Fleet Auto News8/26/2026

Xiaomi unveils 3nm intelligent-driving chip for autonomous systems

Xiaomi has unveiled the Xring D100, China’s first 3nm intelligent-driving chip. The 20-core processor and 16-core NPU are claimed to deliver 700–1,000 TOPS, but the chip still requires automotive certification and validation before deployment in an unspecified model.

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CarNewsChina.com8/26/2026

Aiva expected to adopt CATL battery swapping for first model

China’s Aiva is discussing CATL’s battery-swapping system for its first mass-produced model, the ME7, due to debut by the end of 2026. The Seres-backed brand plans to use CATL’s existing swap network as it targets China and export markets.

BatteriesCarEVJVs
CarNewsChina.com8/26/2026

5GAA calls for phased implementation of India’s draft V2V rules

5GAA has responded to India’s draft vehicle-approval rules proposing mandatory V2V technology for L, M and N vehicles. It supports voluntary deployment from October 2027 and a phased mandate from October 2028, allowing time for standards, testing, certification and ecosystem readiness.

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5GAA8/26/2026

Carrier Transicold launches engineless electric Vector 8200 refrigeration unit

Carrier Transicold has launched the all-electric Vector 8200 transport refrigeration unit for stationary refrigerated and frozen trailer storage. The multi-temperature system runs on external power, offers demand management and integrates with the Lynx Fleet telematics platform.

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Heavy Duty Trucking8/25/2026

Waymo plans driverless rides in Germany from 2027

Waymo will begin phased robotaxi testing in Munich within weeks, targeting a public launch by the end of 2027. The German operation would be its first EU market and third international city, following London and Tokyo.

AVsLaunches
CNBC8/25/2026

Kenworth updates T880E electric vocational truck for fleet applications

Kenworth’s T880E battery-electric vocational truck offers four- or five-string battery packs, up to 250-plus miles of range and 350kW DC charging. Its central e-motor, PTO options and flexible configurations are designed for construction, municipal and delivery fleets.

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Heavy Duty Trucking8/25/2026

Geely develops 1000V architecture for faster electric-vehicle charging

Geely is developing a 1000V architecture intended to improve on its current 800V systems and deliver charging beyond 10–80% in 5.5 minutes. The group has also built more than 2,100 1,500kW Zeekr-branded chargers to support future vehicles.

ChargepointsEVR&D
CarNewsChina.com8/25/2026

Eclipse SDV Hackathon Chapter 4 to take place in Germany in October

Eclipse SDV will hold its fourth hackathon from 6–8 October 2026 at ZF’s Friedrichshafen campus in Germany. Participants will work on software-defined vehicle challenges covering diagnostics, fault injection, virtual and physical ECUs, embedded systems and open-source projects.

EventsSDV
Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle8/25/2026

Germany’s HGV Sunday driving ban and 2026 low-water exemptions

DAKO outlines Germany’s Sunday and public-holiday driving ban for HGVs, its exemptions and penalties, alongside temporary 2026 exemptions introduced during low water levels on major inland waterways.

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Dako8/25/2026

Bugatti CEO expects luxury supercars to retain combustion engines

Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac expects mainstream cars to become predominantly electric, while luxury sports cars retain combustion engines. He also discussed the sold-out €4.5m Tourbillon, personalisation revenues and Bugatti’s profitability ambitions.

Car
CNBC8/25/2026

Chery announces iCaur electric brand for Australia from 2027

Chery will introduce its iCaur electric-vehicle sub-brand in Australia in early 2027, starting with the V25 electric SUV. The boxy, lifestyle-focused model will be shown at Sydney’s Everything Electric show, with specifications, pricing and launch details to follow.

AnnouncementsCarEV
The Driven IO8/25/2026

BYD sets 2 September launch for Sealion 08 electric SUV

BYD will launch its Sealion 08 flagship SUV on 2 September in plug-in hybrid and battery-electric versions. The model features Blade Battery options up to 115.072kWh, flash charging and the company’s God’s Eye 5.0 intelligent driving assistance system.

ADASBatteriesCarEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com8/25/2026

Federal grants fund $305m of I-70 freight-corridor upgrades

A Transportation Construction Coalition case study details three federally funded I-70 projects in Colorado, Missouri and Ohio. The works include capacity and safety improvements, a new river bridge and connected-vehicle and weather-detection technology.

InvestmentITSRoad Infrastructure
Traffic Technology Today8/25/2026

Dreame shuts down automotive business after rapid contraction

Dreame Technology is liquidating its Starry Sky automotive project after layoffs reduced its division from nearly 1,000 employees to a few dozen. The venture faced regulatory scrutiny and allegations that its high-performance car demonstrations relied on show vehicles rather than genuine production.

AnnouncementsCar
CarNewsChina.com8/25/2026

Pedders promotes 3,500kg HiLux GVM upgrades for Australian fleets

Pedders is promoting a 3,500kg GVM upgrade for Toyota HiLux fleets, allowing additional payload while retaining the NA classification. The approach is intended to help Australian government, utilities, infrastructure and mining operators manage payload needs without triggering requirements associated with vehicles above 3,500kg.

FleetLCVs
Fleet Auto News8/25/2026

Fleet AI’s next step depends on trusted operational data

FleetGuru.ai’s Eden Shirley says AI will move beyond personal productivity when fleets connect trusted vehicle, maintenance, sales and accounting data. Controlled systems could automate tasks such as servicing approvals, while suppliers are expected to deliver the early operational benefits.

AIFleet
Fleet Auto News8/25/2026

Kapsch begins smart-parking integration project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Kapsch TrafficCom is implementing a €404,000 smart-parking project in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, integrating occupancy data from 24 car parks into the city’s traffic-management system and displaying availability through nine variable-message panels. Delivery is scheduled for early 2027.

ITSProjects
Kapsch8/25/2026

LKAB operates 120-tonne battery-electric trucks underground

LKAB is operating two customised 120-tonne battery-electric Scania trucks underground at its Swedish iron ore mine. The trucks have completed about 1,500 commissioning trips, carrying more than 100,000 tonnes, and LKAB plans to operate one continuously to replace a diesel equivalent.

eHCVs
The Driven IO8/25/2026

Porsche signs $1.5bn AI deal and agrees to sell MHP to TCS

Porsche has signed a five-year, €1.25bn AI contract with Tata Consultancy Services, which will acquire Porsche’s IT consultancy MHP for €320m. The deal aims to scale AI across Porsche while supporting its German-market and profitability strategy.

AIM&A
CNBC8/25/2026

Geely recalls nearly 93,000 vehicles over faulty LiDAR units

Geely will replace faulty LiDAR units in 74,037 Lynk & Co vehicles and 18,878 Galaxy M9s in China. Damaged power ICs can impair object recognition during assisted driving, prompting owner complaints and concerns about inconsistent after-sales handling.

ADASLiDAR
CarNewsChina.com8/25/2026

CATL to become China’s largest heavy-truck battery-swapping operator

CATL has agreed to acquire a 24.8726% stake in Qiyuan Green Power, China’s largest heavy-duty truck battery-swapping network, for 2.56 billion yuan. The deal will combine Qiyuan’s rear-mounted system with CATL’s chassis-based Qiji technology and network expansion plans.

eHCVsInvestmentM&A
CarNewsChina.com8/25/2026

Ausgrid tests layered EV charging strategy for operational fleet

Ausgrid is prioritising depot charging, while testing 40kW DC chargers at substations and vehicle-to-vehicle charging for operational resilience. It is also exploring automated home-charging reimbursement using in-vehicle monitoring data.

ChargepointsEVFleet
Fleet Auto News8/25/2026

TransCore to modernise Tampa roadside toll collection system

TransCore has been selected to replace Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority’s roadside tolling system on the 18-mile Selmon Expressway. The project will deploy AI-enabled vehicle classification, tracking and licence-plate recognition, alongside credential-based tolling technology.

AIETC
TransCore News8/25/2026

Gurtam launches European aftermarket telematics scenario study

Gurtam is launching a scenario-planning study examining how regulation, energy economics, capital costs and other forces could reshape Europe’s aftermarket telematics sector by 2035. Research will run from August 2026 to January 2027, with publication planned for early 2027.

AnnouncementsGurtamNew projects
Gurtam8/25/2026

AUTOCRYPT partners with Elektrobit to strengthen SDV cybersecurity

AUTOCRYPT has partnered with Elektrobit to align automotive software platforms and cybersecurity engineering across the software-defined vehicle lifecycle. AUTOCRYPT will provide access to Elektrobit solutions in South Korea as an authorised partner.

CybersecurityJVsSDV
AUTOCRYPT8/24/2026

Ampol expands Australian EV charging network but remains loss-making

Ampol nearly doubled its Australian EV charging bays to 356 and invested A$10m in fast chargers. Its Energy Solutions business posted a A$15.6m first-half operating loss but expects to break even towards the end of 2028.

ChargepointsEarningsEV
The Driven IO8/24/2026

US-Canada truck tariffs threaten cross-border freight operations

Tariff negotiations between the US and Canada have stalled, with medium- and heavy-duty trucks among the key disputes. Industry warnings indicate prolonged tariffs could reduce freight volumes, create equipment imbalances and increase cross-border trucking costs.

FleetHCVsLegislation
Heavy Duty Trucking8/24/2026

Genesis unveils electric GV90 flagship SUV

Genesis has unveiled the electric GV90 flagship SUV, featuring a 123.5kWh battery, 490kW dual-motor powertrain, estimated 500km range and 350kW charging from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes. The seven-seat model includes advanced cabin, safety and battery-management technologies.

BatteriesCarEVProduct launches
Fleet Auto News8/24/2026

German renewable reforms could restrict bidirectional EV charging

Germany’s car and electricity industries warn that proposed renewable-energy reforms could limit electricity fed into the grid from EV batteries, undermining the business case for bidirectional charging. The legislation is due to be debated in parliament.

LegislationV2G
The Driven IO8/24/2026

Mazda 6e earns five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mazda’s first mainstream electric vehicle, the 6e, has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating. It scored 93% for adult and child occupant protection, with lower scores for vulnerable road-user protection and safety assist.

ADASCarEV
The Driven IO8/24/2026

Summit uses AI to turn fleet accident data into safety actions

Summit Fleet Leasing and Management is using its AI Fleet Insights platform to analyse claims, identify risk patterns and recommend targeted actions such as driver coaching, policy changes and operational interventions.

AIFleetSoftware
Fleet Auto News8/24/2026

Brazil’s ANTT advances free-flow tolling and plans payment consultation

Brazil’s ANTT has integrated free-flow toll passages into the CNH do Brasil app and plans a public consultation on electronic-toll payment requirements, subject to approval. The system covers 14 concessionaires, 55 gantries and seven states.

ETCLegislationMLFF
ANTT Free Flow News8/24/2026

BYD to launch Great Seagull electric hatchback in China this year

BYD will launch the 4.2-metre Great Seagull electric hatchback in China this year. It will feature a 95kW motor, 30kWh or 39.2kWh LFP batteries and up to 420km of CLTC range, with optional LiDAR-based assisted driving.

CarEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com8/24/2026

US to raise Canadian vehicle and parts tariffs to 50% in 2027

Donald Trump said the US will increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% from 1 January 2027, escalating the trade dispute after negotiations broke down.

CarComponentsLegislationTruck
CNBC8/24/2026

Research identifies crime hotspots on South Africa’s national roads

Research presented at the Southern African Transport Conference finds that carjackings, truck hijackings and other crimes are recurring safety risks on South Africa’s road network. SANRAL data identifies major hotspots on the N2, R300 and other corridors.

Road Infrastructure
Focus on Transport and Logistics8/24/2026

South Africa opens rail network to private freight operators

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said 11 private train operators will access South Africa’s state-owned rail network from April 2027, supporting a target of moving 250 million tonnes of freight by rail by 2030. She also outlined passenger-rail recovery and a planned digitised transport-permitting platform.

Conferences
Focus on Transport and Logistics8/24/2026

Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduces Base and Line Haul models in Southern Africa

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has expanded its Southern African range with new Base and Line Haul heavy-duty models. The Base variants focus on cost-conscious operations, while Line Haul models target long-distance transport with enhanced comfort, efficiency and range.

HCVsProduct launchesTruck
Focus on Transport and Logistics8/24/2026

Cross-border freight faces enforcement and tolling barriers in Southern Africa

An analysis of the enforcement, duplicated inspections, informal costs and tolling practices disrupting cross-border heavy-truck freight between South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the DRC.

FleetHCVsRUC
Focus on Transport and Logistics8/24/2026

Cranfield develops digital-twin framework for transport decarbonisation

Researchers at Cranfield University have adapted manufacturing standard ISO 23247 into a transport digital-twin framework. The reference architecture integrates vehicles, infrastructure, energy, data exchange and emissions monitoring, with an air-to-road freight decarbonisation case study involving East Midlands Airport and DHL.

ITSR&DSustainability
Traffic Technology Today8/24/2026

BYD’s Denza Z9S reaches 101 Chinese dealers ahead of launch

BYD’s electric Denza Z9S sedan has reached 101 dealers in 61 Chinese cities ahead of launch. It offers up to 1,100 km of CLTC range, nine-minute flash charging and DiPilot 300 assisted driving, with pre-sales priced from 319,800 yuan.

ADASCarEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com8/24/2026

Cummins announces Investor Relations team and reporting changes

Cummins has announced changes to its Investor Relations organisation. James Hopkins will lead financial planning, capital management and investor relations, with Nick Arens reporting to him; the company also updated biographies for other team members.

AppointmentsCummins
Cummins8/24/2026

BYD Da Han electric sedan reaches Chinese dealers

BYD’s Da Han flagship electric sedan has reached dealers in China, offering up to 1,008 km of CLTC range, nine-minute flash charging and LiDAR-enabled assisted driving. Prices range from 249,900 to 299,900 yuan.

ADASBatteriesCarEVLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com8/24/2026