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Growing EV adoption reshaping oil and gas companies - Global Data
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) Just Auto's Editor since 2000. Past positions include head of automotive forecasting at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), forecast analyst at IHS Markit and senior economist at the UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Global battery electric vehicle (BEV)…...
LGES strengthens partnership with Mercedes-Benz
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (383+ words) South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) revealed in a regulatory filing that it has signed a new deal to supply KRW 2 trillion (US$ 1. 36 billion) worth of electric vehicle (EV). .. South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) revealed…...
Chery to expand its vehicle production capacity in Europe
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (239+ words) The Chinese automaker is in talks with potential vehicle manufacturing partners in the region. Chery Automobile plans to expand its vehicle production in Europe through a new partnership with an existing vehicle manufacturer, according to a Reuters report citing top…...
Renault plans up to 20% cut in global engineering jobs " report
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (314+ words) Renault is preparing to reduce up to 20% of its global engineering workforce over the next two years, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and lower costs. The French car maker employs more than 11, 000 engineers worldwide, according to…...
Volkswagen Q1 deliveries fall as US and China drag on volumes
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (351+ words) Volkswagen Group has reported a decline in first quarter deliveries, as gains in Europe and South America were more than offset by steep contractions in the US and China. The carmaker delivered 2. 05 million vehicles in the first three months of…...
Nissan, Wayve agree to co-develop AI-based Pro-Pilot
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) System will be introduced in mass-market vehicles, starting in Japan in FY2027. Nissan introduced its original Pro Pilot system in 2016, providing single-lane highway assistance, and launched the upgraded Pro Pilot 2. 0 in 2019, adding multi-lane support and hands-off functionality. The automaker confirmed that…...
Marelli unveils new lighting technology at Auto Shanghai 2025
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) At the event, the firm will introduce Pixel Rear Lamp, Near-Field Ground Projection technology, and the Thin Lit Line Headlamp. Marelli, a technology provider in the automotive sector, is set to reveal its automotive lighting technology at Auto Shanghai 2025. At…...
Rivian and Energy Hub team up on utility EV charging programmes
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) The collaboration links Rivian's direct engagement with vehicle owners to Energy Hub's managed charging technology, enabling Rivian vehicles to take part in utility EV initiatives. The companies said the arrangement is intended to help drivers identify and enrol in such…...
Volkswagen to end ID. 4 EV production at Tennessee plant
1+ week, 2+ day ago (345+ words) Volkswagen will discontinue production of the VW ID. 4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility, marking a shift towards higher-volume models. "The EV market continues to challenge the industry, requiring measured decisions throughout the last few years to navigate this unpredictability. As part…...
Japan's vehicle sales decline by 2% in March
1+ week, 3+ day ago (195+ words) Market supported by strong light and mini truck sales. Japan's new vehicle market declined by 1. 8% to 490, 640 units in March 2026, from strong year-earlier sales of 499, 746 units, according to registration data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. In the first three…...