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Mexico LV Sales Down 12.3% in October

Mexico light-vehicle sales dropped 12.3% due to car sales falling 15.1% and light truck dropping down 8.2%.

Both ZF, Renovo Make New Connections for AV Development

The networking further underscores the demand for collaboration in technical space that requires breakneck development speed, but perhaps more importantly...

Toyota and BYD Ink BEV Research and Development Pact

Engineers and jobs relating to BEV R&D will be transferred from BYD and Toyota to the new venture in China.

Average Fuel Economy Down in October

The 2020 model-year started with a spike in sales of ICE-only vehicles, especially those in truck segments. The growth trend...

Mahle Mild-Hybrid Battery Designed for Efficiency

The prototype battery is meant to maximize the recuperated energy that can be stored and released, resulting in fuel savings...

How AVs Will Power Through the Trough of Disillusionment

Following over-hype of autonomous vehicles, setting standards, managing public expectations and collaboration will be key.

China’s Rapid 5G Rollout a Boost to Autonomous-Vehicle Development

China is expected to lead the world in 5G connections, forecast to top 500 million by 2025 and account for...

Truck Platooning Demonstration a Success, Hyundai Says

The vehicle-to-vehicle system applied to both trucks showcased how real-time information sharing between platooning vehicles can improve control over acceleration...