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Volkswagen reveals electric ID. Era 5X in China regulatory filing
Volkswagen’s SAIC joint venture has revealed the electric ID. Era 5X in China’s MIIT catalogue. The model uses an XPeng co-developed platform, CATL LFP battery and LiDAR-based L2++ urban assisted driving.
BYD reveals new Seal 07 with LiDAR-assisted driving and BEV powertrains
BYD has revealed the new Seal 07 in China during homologation. The sedan offers LiDAR-based DiPilot 5.0 assisted driving, two BEV power outputs and a plug-in hybrid version with a 38kWh LFP battery and 245km electric range.
Chery launches 2027 Fulwin A9L with upgraded assisted driving
Chery has launched the 2027 Fulwin A9L with upgraded intelligent driving hardware, including Nvidia’s Orin-Y chip, 11 cameras and new urban assisted-driving and parking functions on higher trims.
Road-user charging schemes balance privacy, cost and congestion control
Road-user charging schemes are taking different approaches to privacy, revenue apportionment and congestion management. Q-Free is preparing Tag4All satellite-charging trials in Oslo and Bergen, using onboard processing to limit location-data disclosure.
Refreshed Deepal S05 launches in China with LiDAR and 620km range
Changan has launched a refreshed Deepal S05 in China, adding LiDAR and more than 90 assisted-driving functions. The electric crossover uses CATL LFP batteries offering up to 620km CLTC range, with promotional pricing from 115,900 yuan.
Smart launches updated #1 with 800V architecture and roof-mounted LiDAR
Smart has launched an updated #1 with an 800V architecture, Geely’s 16-in-1 electric drive, roof-mounted LiDAR and an enhanced assisted-driving system. The electric car offers a 535km CLTC range and 10–80% charging in 12 minutes.
TechCelerate Now enhances ADAS resources and fleet ROI calculator
FMCSA’s TechCelerate Now programme has updated its ADAS education resources and enhanced its ROI calculator, enabling fleets and owner-operators to estimate adoption costs and potential safety benefits using their own operating data.
ZF demonstrates intelligent-trailer safety and electronic control technologies
ZF demonstrated intelligent-trailer technologies in Ohio, including four-sensor braking, rollover prevention, automated reversing protection and electronically controlled braking. The company says improved tractor-trailer communications will enable more advanced safety, telematics and electrified-axle functions.
Leapmotor to launch compact electric A05 with optional LiDAR
Leapmotor will launch its compact electric A05 on 10 August, offering 405km or 510km CLTC range, two motor outputs and optional LiDAR. The model follows strong sales of the A10 and is positioned to expand the company’s presence in the small-EV segment.
BYD Denza opens pre-sales for Z9S electric sedan with 1,100km range
BYD’s Denza brand has opened pre-sales for the all-electric Z9S sedan, offering three trims, Blade Battery capacity of 102.3kWh and claimed CLTC range of up to 1,100km. The model includes LiDAR-equipped God’s Eye B ADAS and up to 890kW of power.
Paccar recalls 5,919 heavy trucks over possible electrical fault
Paccar is recalling 5,919 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth heavy trucks after oil contamination may affect their power distribution centre boxes. Dealers will inspect serial numbers and replace defective units free of charge; no related field reports had been received by 27 July.
Opsys applies solid-state lidar and embedded AI to wrong-way detection
Opsys Technologies’ ALTOS platform combines solid-state lidar with embedded AI to deliver three-dimensional vehicle tracking and wrong-way alerts. The sensor is designed for permanent roadside deployment, with no moving parts, PoE connectivity and low power requirements.
Xpeng reveals G9L electric SUV with 800V charging and AI assistance
Xpeng has revealed the G9L, a five-seat electric SUV in China, with an 800V architecture capable of adding 450km of range in nine minutes. It also features AI-powered driving assistance, self-parking and 2,250 TOPS of computing power.
Range Energy powered trailer brings hybrid assistance to existing heavy trucks
Range Energy’s powered trailer, using ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle and batteries, can add propulsion and regenerative braking to existing heavy trucks. A test-track ride showed smoother launches, potential fuel and emissions savings, and power for trailer equipment without new charging infrastructure.
API approves PC-12 heavy-duty oil category for EPA 2027 engines
API has approved the PC-12 heavy-duty diesel oil category for engines designed to meet US EPA 2027 standards. Its CL-4 and FB-4 specifications target improved oxidation control, wear protection and aftertreatment compatibility, while fleets assess maintenance impacts using their own data.
Jaecoo adds non-plug-in hybrid J5 SUV to Australian range
Jaecoo has added a non-plug-in hybrid J5 compact SUV to its Australian range. The front-wheel-drive model combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with an electric motor, claims 5.6L/100km consumption and includes extensive driver-assistance and long-term warranty support.
Brake Safety Week targets commercial-vehicle drums and rotors
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will focus its 23–29 August Brake Safety Week inspections in Canada, Mexico and the US on drums and rotors, removing vehicles with serious brake or other violations from service and collecting enforcement data.
BYD Qin Max reaches Chinese dealers ahead of 13 August launch
BYD’s Qin Max electric and plug-in hybrid sedan has reached Chinese dealerships ahead of its 13 August launch. The model offers up to 630km of CLTC range, nine-minute flash charging and DiPilot 300 assisted driving with roof-mounted LiDAR.
Dongan supplies range extenders for Xiaomi and Huawei EREVs
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine is supplying its M15DRE range extender for Xiaomi’s Skynomad N70 and N90 EREVs, with Huawei’s Maextro also using its 1.5-litre unit. The reported 8,000-yuan price highlights China’s maturing range-extender supply chain.
FAW–Volkswagen opens China pre-orders for LiDAR-equipped ID. Aura T6
FAW–Volkswagen has opened blind pre-orders in China for the electric ID. Aura T6 SUV. The vehicle uses CEA architecture, LiDAR and Horizon Robotics’ 420-TOPS Journey 6H chip to support highway and urban driving assistance.
Mazda CX-5 earns five-star ANCAP rating across Australian range
The next-generation Mazda CX-5 has achieved a five-star ANCAP rating across all Australian variants under tougher 2025 protocols, including a category-leading 93% score for vulnerable road-user protection.
HF Sinclair plans lubricants spin-off and Mississauga refinery closure
HF Sinclair plans to spin off its Lubricants & Specialties business as a standalone listed company and retire its Mississauga base-oil refinery in 2027. The business will retain Ontario R&D, blending, packaging and logistics operations, supported by new base-oil supply agreements.
Xiaomi opens Chinese presales for Skynomad N70 and N90 crossovers
Xiaomi has opened Chinese presales for its Skynomad N70 and N90 range-extended crossovers, priced from 259,900 yuan. The models offer up to 505km of CLTC electric range, LiDAR-based assisted driving and 5G connectivity, with the N90 launching in September 2026.
Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV enters production in China
Chery Jaguar Land Rover has started mass production of the Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV at its Changshu plant in China. The six-seat model uses a 1.5-litre generator, a 60.3kWh battery and Huawei assisted driving with 896-line LiDAR.
ZF presents scalable 360-degree safety system for trucks and trailers
ZF is presenting scalable active-safety technology for trucks and trailers, combining radar, camera, braking and steering through a truck-trailer Ethernet link. The system supports collision prevention, highway assistance, yard manoeuvring and future automation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canadian fleet’s downsped Super-B specification exceeds 9 mpg
Canadian fleet operator John Bickner has developed a highly downsped Volvo Super-B tractor and trailer specification that delivers more than 9 mpg Imperial. Volvo built the unapproved configuration for evaluation, and 13 further trucks are now being tested by fleets in similar heavy-haul applications.
HERE Road Alerts qualifies for Euro NCAP safety scoring
HERE Technologies says its Road Alerts service meets Data for Road Safety requirements supporting Euro NCAP scoring. The connected hazard-information service can provide automakers with up to 1.35 points and supports ADAS, Speed Assist and vehicle-generated data contributions.
Xiaomi discloses Kunlun range-extender specifications for Skynomad SUVs
Xiaomi Auto has disclosed specifications for the Kunlun range extender powering its upcoming Skynomad SUVs in China. The 1.5-litre turbocharged system produces 112 kW, supports several petrol octane ratings and achieves 5.7 L/100 km depleted WLTC consumption. An N90 Max prototype has completed more than 60,000 km of testing.
Ruptela to launch adapter for accessing vehicle data through existing telematics hardware
Ruptela plans to release CAN For ALL in summer 2026, a dual-CAN FD adapter that adds vehicle data access to existing telematics hardware. It supports wired J1939/FMS and Bluetooth LE outputs, enabling combined truck, trailer, van and tachograph data collection.
BYD reveals 2027 Seal 06 with roof-mounted LiDAR sensor
BYD has released images of the 2027 Seal 06, showing a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and revised EV and DM-i powertrains. Reported EV outputs reach 240 kW, but launch timing, pricing and final specifications remain unconfirmed.
Eastleigh Council integrates Fleetclear tracking and fleet-safety technology
Eastleigh Borough Council has deployed Fleetclear’s integrated tracking, camera, cyclist-warning, radar and fleet-management platform across more than 50 vehicles, giving managers real-time oversight and faster access to footage and vehicle data.
Toyota’s electric HiLux adopts De Dion rear suspension for eAxle packaging
Toyota’s electric HiLux uses a De Dion rigid-leaf rear suspension to package its rear eAxle while retaining payload, durability and rough-terrain capability. The layout reduces unsprung mass but remains less independent and more complex than a live axle.
Oil analysis can identify lubricant degradation before transport equipment fails
Lubricants degrade gradually through heat, oxidation, contaminants and mechanical stress. WearCheck explains how oil analysis can detect deterioration early, helping transport operators prevent wear, overheating, deposits and corrosion before equipment failure.
Xpeng recalls 33,473 X9 MPVs over air-suspension defect
Xpeng will recall 33,473 X9 MPVs in China from 28 August 2026 after manufacturing defects caused front air-spring leaks in high heat and humidity. The company will replace affected air-spring assemblies free of charge.
Lynk & Co launches 07 GT plug-in hybrid wagon with 523 hp
Lynk & Co has launched the 07 GT plug-in hybrid wagon with up to 523 hp, a 28.3kWh battery and up to 200km of electric range. Higher trims add Nvidia-powered G-Pilot H7 assisted driving with LiDAR, door-to-door navigation and urban NOA.