Cars & Mobility follows a rebuild that hits two industries at once: drivetrains
and batteries on one side, software and electronics inside the vehicle on the
other. That takes in charging infrastructure and grid connections, cell
chemistry and cell factories, driver assistance and automated driving,
registration figures, and the state of the suppliers who have to fund the
transition.
Mobility does not stop at the bonnet here: rail, local transport and logistics
belong in this category too, where the subject is technology and operations.
When a report quotes range, charging power or sales, the test cycle or reporting
period belongs with it — without those, the numbers do not compare. Where the
electricity comes from is covered under
Energy & Grid.
Nio's Firefly brand unveiled the Club Spiaggia special edition on August 28, limited to 666 units and priced at 135,800 yuan, a 13.4% premium over the base model.
BYD has opened its 10,000th flash charging station in Shenzhen, doubling its network in under five months, but reaching the year-end target of 20,000 requires a significantly faster pace.
Tesla is bringing its Semi truck to Europe, with specs due at IAA 2026, and has landed its biggest order yet—500 trucks for Einride. Meanwhile, EV owners weigh trade-in timing.
Toyota is expanding its EV lineup and advancing fluoride-ion battery research with AI, while LG Energy Solution begins US cell production for the 2027 Highlander EV.
Porsche plans to phase out its Taycan electric sedan by 2030, following a 90% profit drop and falling sales. The company will also leave Volkswagen's emissions pool to partner with XPENG.
New CPCA data for July 2026 shows BYD dominating both NEV exports and domestic retail, while Tesla China's exports surge to third place and its retail sales drop out of the top 10.
China has approved a binding national standard for Level 3 and Level 4 automated driving, making safety certification a market-access requirement from 1 July 2027 and setting a global precedent.
China's new-energy vehicle market reached a record 64.4% retail penetration in July, while gasoline vehicle production plunged 54% year-on-year amid fuel price hikes.
BYD's premium brand Denza opened Chinese pre-sales for the Z9S sedan with up to 1,100 km of range, while the Z9 GT arrives in the UK priced from £95,000.
Qualcomm Technologies will supply the compute silicon for BMW's next-generation digital cockpit and automated driving systems, building on the Snapdragon Ride Pilot launch in the BMW iX3.
Zoox receives the first federal approval for a purpose-built robotaxi without human controls, allowing paid rides in Las Vegas starting August 2026, with safety conditions attached.
BYD has shown the upgraded Seal 06 with lidar and a longer body, and the Da Han flagship with over 1,000 km range. Xiaomi's SkyNomad N90 features a 2+2+3 layout with rotating front seats.
Leapmotor hit a record 101,267 global deliveries in July, yet skipped China's rural EV subsidy campaign, citing thin margins and existing rural store coverage as it pushes overseas.
Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has launched robovans for parcel delivery in Suzhou's Xiangcheng district, using a map-free approach and data from over 12 billion km of driving.
Waymo restarts freeway rides in Phoenix following a pause and recall triggered by robotaxis driving into closed construction zones. The company faces new federal safety legislation.
Scania Industrial Batteries will become the primary battery supplier for MacLean Engineering's underground mining vehicles, the companies announced on 27 July 2026.
Xiaomi will unveil the Sky Nomad N90 Max and N70 Max on July 30, marking its first move into extended-range electric vehicles and a critical step toward its 550,000-vehicle delivery target for 2026.
China exported more than one million vehicles in June 2026, with new-energy models surpassing conventional cars for the first time, as domestic policy and Thai partnerships drive growth.
A preliminary NTSB report released today reveals that the driver of a Tesla Model 3 manually overrode the Full Self-Driving system before a crash that killed a grandmother in Texas, leading to manslaughter charges.
Leapmotor launched updated versions of its B01 sedan and B10 SUV on July 16, 2026, featuring 800V fast-charging and LiDAR options. The B01 entry price rises by 6,000 yuan.
Apple announced MapKit for Automotive SDK on July 23, 2026, with Ford as its first partner. The navigation system will power Ford's upcoming affordable EVs and support BlueCruise autonomy.
Plugin electric vehicles reached 41.4% of new car sales in the UK and 34.5% in France in the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong battery electric vehicle growth.
The U.S. auto safety regulator granted a petition to explore new standards for emergency door egress after incidents involving Tesla door handles, potentially affecting every automaker.
A six-month pilot with 10 vendors replaces gasoline generators with swappable e-bike batteries, aiming to reduce noise and pollution. Previous attempts failed due to scalability and charging infrastructure.
XPENG's new L03 electric SUV, positioned below the G6 and available as both BEV and EREV, targets young families in Europe with a starting price of around $27,600 in Norway.
Volkswagen has launched pre-orders for its new ID. Cross compact electric SUV in Germany, with prices starting at around €28,000 and a WLTP range of up to 427 kilometres.
Xpeng plans to produce over 1,000 Iron humanoid robots per month by the end of 2026, with initial deployments as sales assistants in its Chinese stores starting in early 2027.
Denza, BYD's premium brand, says its Z electric supercar received more than 1,000 pre-orders within 24 hours of pre-sales starting in China on 13 July 2026, with prices significantly lower than in the UK.
In an interview published July 13, 2026, Nvidia's head of automotive, Xinzhou Wu, discussed the shift from software-defined to AI-defined vehicles, while noting challenges in EV adoption, self-driving progress, and rising costs.
Chinese EV maker XPENG plans to roll out its camera-only self-driving system VLA 2.0 in Europe in the second half of 2026, aiming for Level 4 autonomy and directly challenging Tesla.
Zeekr Malaysia has signed three new dealer partners, bringing its total outlets to 11, and aims to reach 18 by the end of 2026, while also deploying mobile service in Sabah ahead of a planned 3S center in 2027.
A new Capgemini Research Institute report reveals that automotive supply chains are stabilizing but sustainability efforts have stalled, with only 37% of companies considering environmental factors in supply chain decisions.
Rolls-Royce is accelerating digital transformation in its manufacturing supply chain through a human-centered change management approach, the company announced.
Ford has not yet named its upcoming all-electric mid-sized pickup for the US market, but its hybrid EV activity in Europe may hint at the final choice.
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team is set to compete in Rally Estonia, the ninth round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, on fast gravel roads in northern Europe.
BYD has filed regulatory documents for an all-new Seagull featuring a 425 mm longer body and an optional LiDAR sensor, hinting at advanced driver-assistance capabilities.
Toyota plans to become an equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, aiming to accelerate hydrogen technology for heavy-duty transport.
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has previewed the A05s, a compact electric sedan featuring a roof-mounted LiDAR system, as part of its push toward a one million delivery goal.
Nio's CEO William Li announced that the cost to produce each ES8 has risen by nearly $3,000, driven by soaring raw material prices, as the company works with suppliers to stabilize pricing.
Leapmotor has begun taking pre-orders for the updated B01 and B10 models in China, with official sales starting July 16 as part of its push to deliver 1 million vehicles in 2026.
China's new energy vehicle retail sales fell 9% in the first five days of July, entering a seasonal lull, after June set records with over 1.6 million units sold and exports topping half a million.
Nio has started delivering a five-seat version of its ES8 SUV after June sales of the model dropped 21.85% sequentially, aiming to attract buyers who prefer a smaller configuration.