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Maserati plans Huawei-JAC partnership for new electric models
Maserati is reportedly planning two electric models with Huawei and JAC Motors, using Huawei technology and JAC manufacturing in China. Semi-knocked-down production would see bodies shipped to Italy for final assembly, with initial target markets including Europe and the Middle East.
Seres to take control of Aito under revised Huawei partnership
Seres Auto will assume responsibility for Aito’s vehicle development, manufacturing, sales and after-sales operations, while Huawei becomes a technology provider. The revised arrangement separates Aito from Huawei-led HIMA brands and follows reported profit pressure at Seres.
Calstart rebrands as Catalyst Mobility and plans Forth combination
Calstart has rebranded as Catalyst Mobility, reflecting its broader work across clean passenger and commercial transport. Forth Mobility is due to join the nonprofit at the start of 2027, with a Portland regional office planned.
Toyota demonstrates voice messaging over Iridium satellite connectivity
Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT and Toyota have demonstrated standards-based NB-IoT voice messaging from a vehicle via Iridium’s global satellite network. A roaming agreement is complete, with commercial availability for Deutsche Telekom IoT customers planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
GM plans US sodium-ion battery production with Peak Energy
General Motors is developing sodium-ion battery cells with Peak Energy for energy storage, targeting commercial production around 2029. It is also investing $900m in US battery laboratories and aims to build domestic cell supply for future electric vehicles.
Atsign and Intel report 88-fold encrypted edge-AI performance gain
Atsign and Intel have collaborated on a secure edge-AI solution for smart transportation, combining trusted identity management with Intel hardware security. They report encrypted agent-to-agent communication gains of up to 88-fold on Xeon processors and have published a supporting solution brief.
BYD to develop Blade batteries for industrial rail locomotives in China
BYD’s FinDreams Battery has partnered with Changsha Fusheng Technology to develop automotive-grade Blade Battery systems for industrial and mining rail locomotives. FinDreams will support battery R&D and manufacturing, while Changsha Fusheng handles integration and application development.
NVIDIA details robotaxi technology stack and global AV partnerships
NVIDIA outlines a three-computer robotaxi architecture covering AI training, simulation and in-vehicle processing, including DRIVE Hyperion and Thor systems. It also details collaborations with automakers, mobility providers and autonomous-driving developers to scale Level 4 services across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
TMC and SureCam launch privacy-focused mileage and video fleet system
TMC and SureCam have launched MilesSecure, combining HMRC-ready business-mileage capture with on-demand dashcam video for company cars and grey fleets. The system deletes personal-trip locations and provides collision evidence without driver-behaviour alerts or in-vehicle audio and video capture.
Centurion backs Western Australia electric heavy-freight charging network
Centurion is working with Purpose Energy on a proposed A$137m electric heavy-freight network between Perth and Bunbury, featuring three charging hubs and two battery-swapping stations. Purpose Energy is also exploring trucks and technology with Sany.
AT&T adds Amazon Leo satellite connectivity to its enterprise offering
AT&T will distribute Amazon Leo satellite broadband alongside fibre and 5G for US enterprise customers, targeting remote sites, field operations and resilience. The article also reports EU operators exploring shared D2D spectrum and US proposals to expand satellite communications access.
Krone expands trailer service network with seven additional workshops
Krone is expanding its trailer service network through a partnership with Schwarzmüller, adding seven workshops in Germany and Austria. It is also broadening its spare-parts and tyre offering, including standard fitment of A-rated tyres to improve fleet efficiency and VECTO performance.
Audi plans to split China operations between SAIC-Audi and FAW-Audi
Audi plans to make SAIC-Audi responsible exclusively for its four-letter AUDI electric-vehicle brand in China, while FAW-Audi takes its traditional four-ring models. The restructuring follows falling deliveries and includes a new SAIC-Audi-Audi-Volkswagen R&D joint venture.
GM and Ford pursue defence vehicles and energy-storage growth
GM and Ford are expanding into military vehicles and energy storage to diversify beyond slowing vehicle sales and repurpose underused EV-battery capacity. GM has secured US defence contracts, while Ford plans a $2bn energy business and a UK defence partnership.
European consortium launches HiPower 5.0 power-electronics project
A 45-partner European consortium is developing GaN and SiC power electronics for electric mobility. HiPower 5.0 targets more efficient, compact and durable inverters, predictive health management and lifecycle sustainability across automotive and maritime applications.
Guident and FSCJ launch autonomous-vehicle operations training programme
Guident and Florida State College at Jacksonville have launched a programme training students in remote monitoring, assistance, analytics and safety workflows for autonomous vehicles. FSCJ will also host Guident’s sixth global Remote Monitor and Control Center.
Xiaomi Auto signs eight German dealer groups ahead of 2027 European entry
Xiaomi Auto has signed memorandums with eight German dealer groups to establish sales and after-sales coverage ahead of its planned 2027 entry into Germany and other European markets. The agreements support its broader European expansion strategy.
MMS expands automotive partnerships as novated leasing grows in Australia
McMillan Shakespeare Group has strengthened relationships with BYD, Denza, GWM, MG Motor, GAC Group and Volkswagen Financial Services Australia as novated leasing becomes a more important vehicle sales channel. MMS reported 7% lease growth in the first half of FY26.
Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran integrate predictive tyre monitoring
Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran are integrating Doran’s commercial-vehicle tyre pressure and temperature monitoring hardware with Michelin’s Smart Predictive Tire solution, making the combined offering available through Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle Marketplace.
Renesas and Autoware partner on scalable ADAS and autonomous-driving software
Renesas has joined the Autoware Foundation’s highest membership tier, bringing its open-source AI driving stack to R-Car and RoX platforms. The collaboration targets production-ready systems ranging from entry-level L2 ADAS to hands-free L2++ and driverless L4 applications.
Motive and Highway Restore ELD Data Access After Integration Dispute
Motive and Highway have agreed to restore authorised access to Motive customers’ ELD data, ending a disruption that reduced refresh frequency for Highway. Commercial terms remain unresolved, while the companies discuss updating their agreement and improving data fidelity and latency.
Highway and Motive agree to restore authorised ELD data access
Highway and Motive have agreed to restore the frequency of Highway’s authorised access to Motive customers’ ELD data. The companies will update their agreement and explore ways to improve data fidelity, reduce latency and support carriers and brokers.
Hyundai selects Kaluza for smart charging and planned V2G services
Hyundai Motor Group has chosen Kaluza as its global technology partner for smart charging and planned vehicle-to-grid services. Integration with Hyundai and Kia apps will begin in the UK, followed by Australia, with OVO initially offering the service.
Canada-Mexico West Coast zero-emission truck corridor planned
Five governments are coordinating a British Columbia-to-Baja California freight corridor with 20 electric-truck charging stations and three hydrogen fuelling stations. The initiative will also align technical standards and infrastructure planning to support zero-emission trucks across borders.
Volvo Trucks and pet-safety group issue guide for professional drivers
Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety have released a guide for US truck drivers travelling with pets. It covers crash-tested restraints, emergency preparation and temperature risks, following an evaluation of pet-safety features in Volvo’s VNL truck.
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.
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.
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.
5GAA and China-SAE renew agreement on connected-vehicle development
5GAA and China-SAE have renewed their MoU to advance Cellular-V2X, covering applications, safety assurance, future services and international standards for connected vehicles.
Yoogo Fleet adds mobile servicing through Turners partnership
Yoogo Fleet has added Turners Servicing & Repairs to its Digital Concierge platform, enabling fleet drivers to book mobile servicing and repairs at home or work. The telematics-enabled service is initially available in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington.
Hongqi to adopt BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery technology
FAW’s Hongqi has secured a nomination to use BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and megawatt fast-charging technology in its next-generation electric platform. The FAW-FinDreams battery plant is entering stable mass production and is planned to reach 45GWh capacity.
MnDOT selects Sensys Gatso for Minnesota work-zone camera pilot
MnDOT has selected Sensys Gatso to supply solar-powered mobile speed cameras for a $800,000 Minnesota work-zone pilot. The scheme will issue escalating educational warnings rather than fines, with results assessed for speed reduction and worker safety.
Nio transfers Wuhan battery-swap stations to state-owned partner
Nio Power has transferred its first 36 Wuhan battery-swap stations to state-owned Optics Valley Traffic Company. Nio will retain operational and technical management under an asset-light ownership model, which it is extending through partnerships across China.
GPS-Buddy and Beijer Automotive expand machine-data partnership
GPS-Buddy and Beijer Automotive are collaborating to connect machinery to GPS-Buddy’s platform using Beijer’s CAN Library. Integrated with XT-4 hardware, the system provides real-time data on fuel use, operating hours and emissions across hundreds of machines.
BYD and Sinopec convert Shanghai petrol station into charging hub
BYD and Sinopec have converted a Shanghai petrol station into the first jointly operated Flash Charging hub, with 12 charging stalls, retail facilities and buffer batteries. Further conversions across Sinopec’s network are expected.
Imagry and UNVI partner on driverless electric buses for Germany
Imagry and UNVI will integrate AI-based driverless technology into UNVI electric buses, with the first 10.3-metre vehicle due to deploy on a German project in Q3 2026. UBSI is supporting integration, compliance, leasing and operations.
DFF and Oxa form Dubai autonomous logistics joint venture
Dubai Future Foundation and Oxa have formed SHIFFT, a joint venture to deploy autonomous logistics vehicles in ports and airports. It will target its first scalable commercial deployment in Dubai by the end of 2027.
Microlise partners with Ferdia to connect coach operations and fleet data
Microlise has partnered with UK coach-management platform Ferdia to integrate coach operations software with fleet intelligence, telematics and compliance tools. The combined platform is intended to reduce manual administration, improve planning and provide operators with a connected view of fleet and driver performance.
GM and SAIC extend Chinese joint venture to 2047
General Motors and SAIC Motor have extended their 50:50 Chinese joint venture to 2047. The agreement will support Buick and Cadillac sales in China and exports of China-built Chevrolet vehicles to selected international markets.
Whelen and Fleetio integrate maintenance for emergency fleets
Whelen Engineering and Fleetio are integrating Fleetio’s maintenance workflows into Whelen Cloud Platform, giving emergency fleets access to vehicle-health data, service records and proactive scheduling in one system to reduce downtime and improve readiness.
Hamburg partners with Umovity on AI traffic signal control
Hamburg’s roads authority has partnered with Umovity to develop and pilot a cloud-based AI system that adapts traffic signals using live data, aiming to improve traffic flow, prioritise buses and reduce emissions.
BFS expands European fleet network to Hungary
BFS has added Hungary to its European partner network through a collaboration with INTER-ÉPFU near Budapest. The partnership will offer MAN commercial-vehicle rental and expand flexible mobility and service solutions for the Hungarian transport market.
BYD Australia partners with Smart to improve EV affordability
BYD Australia and Smart will integrate novated leasing and salary-packaging support into BYD and DENZA dealerships, helping eligible customers assess EV affordability, tax treatment and total ownership costs.
Optimise and Geosecure extend Australian fleet partnership for five years
Optimise and Geosecure have extended their commercial agreement in Australia for five years. The Algorithm People’s AI-driven route-optimisation platform is intended to improve fleet utilisation, reduce costs and emissions, and support electric-vehicle transition planning.