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Yangwang teases flagship sedan with possible solid-state battery

BYD’s Yangwang has released teasers for a Rolls-Royce-inspired luxury sedan, confirming it is under development. The electric model could become BYD’s first solid-state-battery vehicle, potentially supporting megawatt charging, alongside conventional battery trims.

BatteriesEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/23/2026

Connected vehicle base set to exceed one billion by 2035

Omdia forecasts the global connected-vehicle installed base will rise from 473.7 million in 2025 to 1.05 billion by 2035. It warns planned LTE shutdowns from 2030 could disrupt OTA updates, EV routing, ADAS and other connectivity-dependent services.

4G5GConnectivity
IoT Business News Auto and Telematics9/23/2026

GM and Cirba Solutions complete closed-loop EV battery recycling pilot

GM and Cirba Solutions have completed a pilot that recovered nickel, cobalt and manganese from end-of-life GM EV batteries and used them to produce cathode material and new cells. The recycled-content cells now power EVs assembled in the US.

BatteriesManufacturingJVsSustainability
Innovation News Network9/23/2026

BYD Seal 07 EV set for China with up to 718 km WLTP range

BYD’s new Seal 07 sedan will offer up to 718 km of WLTP range from an LFP battery, with a claimed 10–97% charge in nine minutes. The China-bound model will be sold in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, with the BEV offering up to 300 kW.

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CarNewsChina.com9/23/2026

GAC Yue 7 plug-in hybrid SUV launches in China ahead of global rollout

GAC has launched the Yue 7 plug-in hybrid SUV in China, with four trims, up to 261km of electric range and an L2 ADAS system. The top version features a roof-mounted 192-line LiDAR sensor and the model is planned for overseas markets as the GAC XT80.

ADASLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/23/2026

In-cab coaching linked to fewer fleet near misses

Teletrac Navman’s 2026 Driver Coaching report links real-time in-cab alerts with fewer reported near misses. It also finds that clear alerts, AI-enabled cameras, video evidence and transparent data use improve drivers’ perceptions of coaching fairness and effectiveness.

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Fleet Auto News9/23/2026

Xpeng launches L03 electric SUV coupe in Australia

Xpeng has launched its L03 electric SUV coupe in Australia, priced from A$41,900. It offers up to 520km of WLTP range, while an extended-range version combines a battery with a petrol generator for more than 1,000km.

EVProduct launches
The Driven IO9/23/2026

EVs reach 80% of Novated Lease Australia’s new leases

Electric vehicles made up about 80% of Novated Lease Australia’s new leases in the latest quarter, up from 55% in February 2026. The company attributes the shift to wider model choice, fuel prices, incentives and growing customer acceptance.

EVFleet
Fleet Auto News9/23/2026

Tender opens for Alice Springs intersection upgrade

A construction tender has opened to upgrade the Stuart Highway and Schwarz Crescent intersection in Alice Springs. The project will create a signalised four-way junction, add controlled pedestrian crossings and improve safety and access to nearby suburbs, schools and businesses.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/23/2026

Europe faces €203m daily diesel premium, T&E study finds

Transport & Environment estimates geopolitical disruption is costing Europe €203 million a day in higher diesel prices. Drivers pay about €19 more per fill-up and trucks €236 more weekly, strengthening calls for scrappage schemes and faster electrification.

Sustainability
T&E9/22/2026

Used-truck remarketing becomes a strategic, lifecycle-wide business

Daimler Truck Remarketing executives explain how residual commitments, maintenance, warranty, vehicle condition, inventory discipline and buyer expectations increasingly shape used-truck values. Fleets, dealers and OEMs are treating remarketing as a profit-driven business rather than a by-product of new-truck sales.

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Heavy Duty Trucking9/22/2026

Kinetic electrifies Melbourne depot for 60 electric buses

Kinetic has completed upgrades at its Sunshine West depot in Melbourne, increasing charging capacity from 24 to 66 buses and providing infrastructure for up to 82. The site will operate 60 battery-electric buses by year-end, supported by overhead gantries, fast chargers and automated load management.

Bus & CoachChargepointsEV
The Driven IO9/22/2026

Tesla FSD Supervised users in Australia and New Zealand reach 160m km

Tesla says drivers in Australia and New Zealand have travelled more than 160 million km using its FSD Supervised driver-assistance software since its launch last September. The subscription-only system runs on newer AI4-equipped Tesla vehicles.

ADASAI
The Driven IO9/22/2026

Sonatus reports AI-assisted vehicle quality trial results at Nissan centre

Sonatus says a trial at Nissan Technical Centre Europe cut manual data aggregation from up to four hours to under five minutes and reduced anomaly detection and reporting times. The preliminary programme uses event-driven vehicle data collection and AI-assisted analysis.

AICVDR&D
Sonatus9/22/2026

UK airport ground-support activity rises sharply in H1 2026

Targa Telematics Observatory data shows median daily active hours for monitored UK airport ground-support vehicles rose 75.5% year on year in H1 2026, while the monitored fleet expanded 91%. The research also reports slower activity in Italy, Germany and France.

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Targa Telematics9/22/2026

Aurora targets 200 driverless trucks and profitability by 2028

Aurora Innovation is operating 20 driverless semitrucks on Texas routes and plans to expand its autonomous fleet to 200 by year-end. The company is targeting positive free cash flow by 2028 as it develops a per-mile driverless trucking service.

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CNBC9/22/2026

CATL begins trial production at 100 GWh Hungarian battery plant

CATL has started trial production at its Debrecen cell plant in Hungary. The first two lines have a 34 GWh phase capacity, while the facility is planned to reach 100 GWh. Production follows regulatory clearance after occupational-safety rectifications.

BatteriesManufacturing
CarNewsChina.com9/22/2026

Next-generation BYD Han spotted in China with roof-mounted LiDAR

Spy images indicate BYD’s next-generation Han sedan will feature a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and advanced assisted-driving capabilities. The expected EV and PHEV model may use Blade Battery technology and Flash Charging, with a projected price of about 200,000 yuan.

ADASCarEVLiDAR
CarNewsChina.com9/22/2026

Oreca partners with NASCAR Euro Series on V8 engine validation

Team FJ has appointed Oreca Motorsport to validate and analyse new and rebuilt NASCAR Euro Series V8 engines at Magny-Cours in France. The partnership will support performance parity and explore future EuroNASCAR engine development.

JVs
Automotive Powertrain Technology International9/22/2026

Samsung Texas fab prototypes Tesla’s 2nm AI5 chip

Samsung’s Taylor, Texas fab has reportedly begun prototyping Tesla’s 2nm AI5 chip for Full Self-Driving vehicles, the Optimus robot and Cybercab robotaxi. Final production verification is targeted by year-end, with supplies expected from 2027.

AIComponentsManufacturing
Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics9/22/2026

AddSecure launches plug-and-play connectivity router for security installers

AddSecure has launched a pre-configured router solution combining managed mobile connectivity, centralised monitoring and remote management. It is designed to simplify secure deployments for security installers and support multi-site applications including CCTV, access control and EV charging infrastructure.

AddsecureConnectivityHardwareProduct launches
Addsecure9/22/2026

Li Auto targets small-batch solid-state battery integration from 2027

Li Auto is targeting small-batch vehicle integration of its solid-state battery technology in 2027 or 2028, while mature mass production is expected around 2032 or 2033. The company cites lifespan, charging performance and cost as key challenges.

BatteriesR&D
CarNewsChina.com9/22/2026

BYD reveals second-generation Seagull design and LiDAR-assisted driving

BYD has revealed official design sketches and specifications for the China-bound second-generation Seagull. The electric hatchback will offer 30kWh or 39.2kWh LFP batteries, up to 420km of CLTC range and roof-mounted LiDAR for its DiPilot 300 assisted-driving system.

ADASEVLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/22/2026

Everything Electric Sydney event draws record 37,000 visitors

Everything Electric’s Sydney event attracted more than 37,000 visitors, up 20% year on year. The report highlights strong EV interest, a growing presence of Chinese manufacturers and the absence of several established carmakers, including Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen and Tesla.

ConferencesEV
The Driven IO9/22/2026

Melbourne opens final level-crossing-free road underpass

A 450-metre road underpass has opened in Dandenong, removing the final level crossing on Melbourne’s Pakenham, Cranbourne and Sunbury corridors. The project is expected to improve safety, congestion and travel reliability for road users.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine9/22/2026

Transport Australia appoints three senior leaders to its board

Transport Australia has appointed CIMIC’s Roberto Gallardo, ACCIONA’s Peter Regan and Transurban’s Nicole Stoddart to its board, replacing three outgoing directors and strengthening the association’s public- and private-sector transport leadership.

Appointments
Infrastructure Magazine9/22/2026

Melexis launches ASIL B current sensors for high-voltage automotive systems

Melexis has expanded its isolated current-sensor portfolio with MLX91224 and MLX91225 devices for high-voltage automotive applications, including EV powertrains, electric drives, converters and chargers. The sensors support up to 100 ARMS, rapid response and ASIL B safety integration.

ComponentsProduct launches
Electronics Weekly Automotive Electronics9/22/2026

ITS Global Summit 2026 opens in Melbourne

The ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 has opened in Melbourne, bringing transport leaders, officials, technology providers and researchers together. Opening sessions addressed freight decarbonisation, data sharing, AI traffic management, connected transport and congestion charging.

ConferencesITS
Infrastructure Magazine9/22/2026

Hongqi opens pre-sales for Tiangong 07 electric sedan in China

FAW’s Hongqi has opened Chinese pre-sales for the Tiangong 07 electric sedan, featuring an 800V architecture, LFP batteries, LiDAR-equipped driver assistance and up to 730km of CLTC range.

ADASEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/22/2026

Tesla prepares potential Vietnam entry against dominant VinFast

Tesla has registered a Vietnamese entity, signalling preparations to enter the country’s rapidly growing EV market. The automaker would face VinFast, which dominates local sales, charging infrastructure and after-sales services.

EV
CNBC9/22/2026

Ford Ranger incentives put fleet residual values under scrutiny

Ford says its Ranger incentives are designed to add value without weakening resale values, while a new seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty could support future residuals. Australian fleets are advised to assess acquisition costs, servicing and disposal values together.

Fleet
Fleet Auto News9/22/2026

HDT opens 2026 Emerging Leaders award nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking is seeking nominations for its 2026 Emerging Leaders awards, recognising professionals under 40 working in Class 7 and 8 truck fleets. Nominations close on 15 October 2026.

AnnouncementsFleetHCVs
Heavy Duty Trucking9/21/2026

Emovis expands tolling operations across Europe and Latin America

Emovis outlines its expanding tolling operations, including five free-flow gantries in France and the completed go-live of its operational back-office platform for VíasChile. The company also details active systems and services in the UK, Netherlands and Puerto Rico.

ETCMLFFProjects
Emovis News9/21/2026

NLA partners with BYD and DENZA to integrate novated leasing

Novated Lease Australia is partnering with BYD and DENZA in Australia to bring novated leasing into the vehicle purchasing journey. The agreement includes dealer enablement, customer acquisition and digital integration, supporting electric-vehicle sales through salary-packaged leasing.

EVFleetJVs
Fleet Auto News9/21/2026

Holman outlines fleet impact of proposed EPA 2027 diesel rules

Holman assesses proposed US changes to EPA’s 2027 low-NOx diesel rules, including warranty, useful-life, penalty and DEF requirements. It forecasts higher medium- and heavy-truck costs, constrained build slots and planning challenges for fleets.

FleetHCVsHolmanLegislation
Holman9/21/2026

NVIDIA details Halos safety system for autonomous vehicles and robotics

NVIDIA outlines its Halos full-stack safety system for physical AI, combining safety-engineered hardware, software, simulation and validation for autonomous vehicles and robots. The company also details partner integrations and independent assessments supporting certification readiness.

AIAVsSoftware
NVIDIA Automotive Blog9/21/2026

Diesel supply crisis keeps US trucking fuel prices at record levels

War, disrupted shipping, tanker shortages and constrained refinery capacity are driving record US diesel prices. Government measures, including a temporary driver-hours waiver and fuel-market interventions, are unlikely to provide trucking fleets with rapid relief.

FleetTruck
Heavy Duty Trucking9/21/2026

Subaru prices 2027 Forester, adding first Wilderness hybrid

Subaru has announced pricing for the 2027 Forester range, including the first Wilderness hybrid. The hybrid uses a 2.5-litre engine, electric motors and a lithium-ion battery for 194bhp, while all trims receive EyeSight driver-assistance technology.

ADASCarProduct launches
Automotive Fleet9/21/2026

Sift and QNX partner on near-real-time telemetry for embedded systems

Sift and QNX have partnered to stream live telemetry from QNX-powered devices into Sift for SQL analysis within one second. The integration targets safety-critical systems, including vehicles, without requiring changes to device software.

JVsSoftware
IoT Now Automotive9/21/2026

Nissan considers higher US production as Rogue hybrid launches

Nissan is considering adding production shifts at its US plants as it launches the 2027 Rogue hybrid. The e-Power series hybrid will initially be imported from Japan, with US production expected to begin next year.

CarManufacturingProduct launches
CNBC9/21/2026

Sydney Airport begins rollout of 50 electric buses

Sydney Airport has begun deploying 50 BCI electric buses, comprising 25 apron buses and 25 shuttle buses, to replace diesel vehicles used for passenger transport and airfield operations. The rollout supports the airport’s target of net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

Bus & CoachEV
The Driven IO9/21/2026

Volkswagen profit warning deepens pressure on carmaker

Volkswagen cut its operating-margin forecast to 1% after a €10bn hit from Porsche-related impairment and restructuring costs. The warning comes as the carmaker faces weaker demand, Chinese competition and a costly electric-vehicle transition.

Earnings
CNBC9/21/2026

Tesla deploys pre-assembled 1.2 MW Megacharger station for electric trucks

Tesla has deployed its first pre-assembled Megacharger site, with each V4 cabinet supporting two posts delivering up to 1.2 MW. The installation is intended to speed charging infrastructure deployment as production and deliveries of the electric Semi increase.

ChargepointseHCVs
The Driven IO9/21/2026

Germany begins building 4,200-point electric truck charging network

Germany is beginning construction of a €1 billion motorway charging network for electric trucks. The planned system will install fast chargers at 124 service stations and eventually provide about 4,200 charging points across 350 locations, including overnight charging facilities.

ChargepointseHCVs
The Driven IO9/21/2026

PrePass and Kodiak integrate driverless trucks with roadside checks

PrePass and Kodiak AI are integrating enhanced inspection data from Kodiak’s driverless trucks into existing state roadside screening systems, beginning in Texas and Louisiana. The collaboration supports Kodiak’s planned US public-road driverless truck launch by the end of 2026.

AVsHCVsJVs
Traffic Technology Today9/21/2026

Zeekr tests 009 MPV seat foam’s durability under 20-ton truck

Zeekr says its layered 009 MPV seat foam retained its structure and vibration-damping performance after being driven over by nine passenger cars and a 20-ton Farizon heavy-duty truck.

ComponentsR&D
CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026

UK-Europe pavilion to showcase ITS technologies at Korea congress

UK and European transport technology organisations will exhibit together at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea. The pavilion will promote connected mobility, intelligent infrastructure and digital transport solutions while building participation for the 2027 congress in Birmingham.

ConferencesITS
Traffic Technology Today9/21/2026

Geely reveals electric EX5 ahead of 23 September China launch

Geely has revealed its new EX5 electric SUV in China ahead of its 23 September launch as the Galaxy E5. It uses an 800V platform, rear-wheel drive and batteries offering up to 635 km of CLTC range, with G-Pilot assisted driving and urban and highway navigation.

ADASBatteriesEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026

BYD Great Seagull electric hatchback gains LiDAR-assisted driving

BYD’s upcoming Great Seagull electric hatchback has appeared in real-life images with roof-mounted LiDAR for its God’s Eye B driver-assistance system. The China-focused model uses LFP batteries, offers up to 420km CLTC range and has a 2650mm wheelbase.

ADASBatteriesEVLiDAR
CarNewsChina.com9/21/2026