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PAVE Insight provides a single platform for benchmarking competitors, sizing markets, and forecasting adoption across fleet telematics and the connected vehicle ecosystem.

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Rivian cuts 2026 spending forecast and narrows loss guidance

Rivian cut its 2026 capital-spending forecast by $250 million at the midpoint and narrowed its projected adjusted loss. It maintained its 65,000–70,000 delivery target while ramping up R2 production at its Normal, Illinois plant.

EarningsEV
CNBC7/30/2026

US launches Freedom Haulers programme to recruit veteran truck drivers

The US administration has launched Freedom Haulers to recruit veterans into heavy-truck driving, expanding CDL waivers, tuition support and training pathways while easing licensing for service members.

HCVsLegislation
Heavy Duty Trucking7/30/2026

HF Sinclair plans lubricants spin-off and Mississauga refinery closure

HF Sinclair plans to spin off its Lubricants & Specialties business as a standalone listed company and retire its Mississauga base-oil refinery in 2027. The business will retain Ontario R&D, blending, packaging and logistics operations, supported by new base-oil supply agreements.

LubricantsM&A
Truck News7/30/2026

Canada to end Commercial Driver Registration Program in September

Canada’s border agency will discontinue its Commercial Driver Registration Program on 1 September because of low participation and overlap with FAST, directing commercial drivers towards the joint Canada-US trusted-trader scheme.

Legislation
Truck News7/30/2026

Isuzu launches US veterans apprenticeship for commercial-truck technicians

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has launched a nationwide paid apprenticeship programme for US military veterans, combining dealership experience, mentorship and Isuzu technical training to strengthen its commercial-truck technician pipeline.

AnnouncementsHCVs
Truck News7/30/2026

National Fleet Services marks 30 years of fleet upfitting

National Fleet Services marks 30 years of OEM-authorised fleet upfitting, highlighting expanded certifications, vehicle coverage and experience with CNG, LPG and EV repower projects.

Fleet
Automotive Fleet7/30/2026

Ferrari CEO defends controversial Luce electric-car launch

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna defended the controversial launch of the Luce, the company’s first fully electric car, saying he would change nothing. Ferrari’s order books are full through 2027, while reported Luce capacity sold out within two months.

EV
CNBC7/30/2026

Xiaomi opens Chinese presales for Skynomad N70 and N90 crossovers

Xiaomi has opened Chinese presales for its Skynomad N70 and N90 range-extended crossovers, priced from 259,900 yuan. The models offer up to 505km of CLTC electric range, LiDAR-based assisted driving and 5G connectivity, with the N90 launching in September 2026.

ADASBatteriesCarConnectivityEVLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Truck Centers joins Battle Motors’ dealer network in the US Midwest

Truck Centers has joined Battle Motors’ dealer network, adding sales and service for its vocational trucks across Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. The range includes diesel, compressed natural gas and electric models.

HCVsJVs
Truck News7/30/2026

STG Logistics settles New Jersey driver misclassification case for $2.8m

STG Logistics will pay at least $2.775 million to settle New Jersey allegations that it misclassified hundreds of truck drivers, with compensation for workers and penalties for the state. The agreement imposes ongoing labour-law compliance requirements.

Truck
Truck News7/30/2026

Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV enters production in China

Chery Jaguar Land Rover has started mass production of the Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV at its Changshu plant in China. The six-seat model uses a 1.5-litre generator, a 60.3kWh battery and Huawei assisted driving with 896-line LiDAR.

ADASCarEVLaunchesLiDARManufacturing
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Hyroad opens mobile hydrogen refuelling station for trucks in California

Hyroad Energy has opened a mobile liquid-hydrogen refuelling station in Santa Fe Springs, California, supporting hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. The 1,000kg unit completed 45 transactions in its first full week, with fuelling times below 25 minutes.

HCVsHydrogen
Truck News7/30/2026

Ferrari raises 2026 guidance after second-quarter earnings beat

Ferrari raised its 2026 guidance after second-quarter earnings beat expectations, citing resilient demand, personalisation orders and an order book extending through 2027. Q2 operating profit reached €605m, while net profit rose 9% to €463m.

Earnings
CNBC7/30/2026

ITS Australia summit to focus on road charging and future freight

ITS Australia’s Global Summit will take place in Melbourne from 22–24 September, with sessions on road-user charging, future freight, AI and quantum computing in transport.

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Traffic Technology Today7/30/2026

BMW details AI-supported Gen6 battery production in South Carolina

BMW will start series production of Gen6 high-voltage batteries at its new South Carolina Plant Woodruff in December 2026. The facility uses AI, digital twins, VR training and automated inspection to manufacture 800V battery packs for the electric BMW iX5.

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Automotive Powertrain Technology International7/30/2026

EUCAD 2027 extends call for session proposals

The EUCAD 2027 call for session proposals has been extended to 17 August 2026. The European conference on connected and automated driving will take place in Brussels on 9–10 June 2027.

Conferences
Connected Automated Driving Europe7/30/2026

Japan’s private 5G market shifts from trials to operational deployments

Japan’s private 5G market is shifting from demonstrations to operational deployments across ports, factories, utilities and transport. Applications include autonomous vehicles and robots, machine vision, remote machinery control and Level 4 driving, with spending forecast to grow at about 55% annually to 2030.

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RCR Wireless7/30/2026

ZF presents scalable 360-degree safety system for trucks and trailers

ZF is presenting scalable active-safety technology for trucks and trailers, combining radar, camera, braking and steering through a truck-trailer Ethernet link. The system supports collision prevention, highway assistance, yard manoeuvring and future automation.

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ZF7/30/2026

Stellantis returns to profit as North American demand improves

Stellantis returned to second-quarter net profit of €293m, compared with a €1.87bn loss a year earlier, as North American demand improved. Adjusted operating income more than tripled, but missed analysts’ expectations and shares fell about 5%.

Earnings
CNBC7/30/2026

Xiaomi Skynomad N90 Max reaches Chinese dealers ahead of launch

Xiaomi’s Skynomad N90 Max extended-range electric SUV has reached dealers across China ahead of launch. The seven-seat model combines a 76kWh battery with a 1.5-litre range extender, dual-motor all-wheel drive and up to 505km of CLTC electric range.

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CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Changan opens pre-sales for refreshed Deepal S05 with LiDAR

Changan has opened pre-sales in China for the refreshed electric Deepal S05, priced from 119,900 yuan. The update adds LiDAR, 26 sensors and SDA Pilot assisted-driving functions, alongside revised styling, a new cockpit and 520km or 620km ranges.

ADASEVLiDARProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Ferrari Luce orders in China reportedly extend into 2027

Reported Chinese demand for Ferrari’s first battery-electric model, the Luce, has pushed new orders into 2027 after its reported 2026 allocation sold out. Ferrari has not confirmed regional order figures.

EV
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Electric cars are becoming cheaper to own as lower-cost models arrive

Analysis of ownership-cost data and forthcoming models argues that electric cars are already cheaper to run and maintain than petrol vehicles, with purchase-price parity approaching as battery costs fall and more affordable US models arrive.

EV
The Driven IO7/30/2026

Li Auto and Xiaomi extend EREV oil-change intervals to three years

Li Auto and Xiaomi are extending oil-change intervals for range-extender SUVs in China to three years or 30,000 km, seeking to reduce EREV ownership and maintenance costs compared with electric vehicles.

Lubricants
CarNewsChina.com7/30/2026

Daimler to move Freightliner and Western Star production to the Carolinas

Daimler Truck North America will shift Freightliner and Western Star production from Portland to factories in North and South Carolina, with 375 workers facing layoffs as the company restructures its manufacturing network.

HCVsManufacturingTruck
Truck News7/30/2026

Urban design plan approved for Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway upgrades

Victoria has approved the urban design plan for Eastern Freeway upgrades between Hoddle Street and Burke Road in Melbourne. The project will add freeway capacity, bus lanes, traffic-management technology and walking and cycling connections.

Bus & CoachITSProjectsRoad Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine7/30/2026

Rail crossing safety upgrades begin in Victoria

ARTC is upgrading four passive rail crossings in Victoria’s Ararat region with stop signs, warning signs, line marking and vegetation clearing. The changes will require motorists to stop and check for trains, improving safety on the Maroona-Portland freight corridor.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine7/30/2026

Construction starts on flood-resilient Stoney Creek Bridge replacement

Construction has started on a $6.5 million replacement for Stoney Creek Bridge on Pembrooke Road, Wauchope. The two-lane concrete bridge will replace a flood-damaged temporary crossing and is expected to improve safety and resilience by March 2027.

Road Infrastructure
Infrastructure Magazine7/30/2026

Fleet data silos hinder technology adoption and operational efficiency

FleetOwner examines how fragmented telematics, maintenance and operational data limit fleet efficiency. Surveys find low levels of full technology and AI integration, while vendors are developing unified workflows, natural-language tools and edge processing to improve access and automation.

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FleetOwner Telematics7/30/2026

Energy Networks Australia urges open-access kerbside charging reform

Energy Networks Australia is urging Australia’s energy-market regulator to allow electricity distributors to install and maintain open-access kerbside EV chargers, arguing this would accelerate deployment, improve competition and widen access for renters and apartment residents.

ChargepointsEVLegislation
The Driven IO7/29/2026

Carvana reports record second-quarter profit and raises 2026 earnings outlook

Carvana reported record second-quarter results, with net income of $513 million and vehicle sales up 38% to 197,325 units. It forecast adjusted earnings of $2.7bn-$3bn for 2026.

EarningsSales
CNBC7/29/2026

Motorq and Toyota to discuss embedded telematics for mixed fleets

Motorq, Toyota North America and a major fleet operator will discuss using factory-embedded vehicle data alongside aftermarket devices to reduce costs and unify mixed-fleet telematics.

CVDFleetWebinar
Automotive Fleet7/29/2026

International recalls 15,628 trucks over battery-cable fire risk

International is recalling 15,628 MV and HV trucks after manufacturing variations could let a battery interconnect cable short-circuit, generate excessive heat and cause a fire. Dealers will install cable protection and related hardware free of charge.

Truck
Heavy Duty Trucking7/29/2026

Chery confirms 350kW diesel plug-in hybrid Stockman ute for Australia

Chery has confirmed a 350kW, 800Nm diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain for its Stockman dual-cab ute, which is due to launch in Australia in late 2026. The four-wheel-drive model will offer up to 100km of electric-only driving and 3,500kg braked towing.

EVLaunches
Fleet Auto News7/29/2026

Transport truck damages Ontario railway bridge; driver faces charges

A transport truck struck a height-restricted railway bridge in Oxford County, Ontario, damaging the vehicle and closing the bridge for several hours. The bridge and road reopened after CN and ministry inspections; the driver faces careless-driving and signage charges.

Road InfrastructureTruck
Truck News7/29/2026

Ontario enforcement operation places 18 trucks out of service

A joint Ontario enforcement operation in Bolton, Caledon, inspected 78 commercial vehicles, placing 18 trucks out of service and laying 52 charges for offences including documentation failures and mechanical defects.

Truck
Truck News7/29/2026

Chinese-made vehicles forecast to reach 58% of Australia’s market by 2035

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association forecasts Chinese-made vehicles will reach 58% of Australia’s new-car market by 2035. Chinese vehicles already held a 35.5% share in June, while battery-electric registrations rose 119.8% year on year in the first half of 2026.

CarEV
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

US bill would require NHTSA safety standards for autonomous vehicles

A US House bill would require NHTSA to set minimum safety standards for autonomous vehicles, mandate safety-data reporting and create emergency hotlines and geofence notices for public officials.

AVsLegislation
Truck News7/29/2026

British Columbia passes commercial dash camera mandate

British Columbia’s Bill M217 mandates forward-facing 1080p cameras, 72-hour retention and night vision on commercial vehicles above 11,793kg operating on provincial highways. The law follows Royal Assent and applies to qualifying US-registered trucks using B.C. routes.

FleetHardwareHCVsLegislationSureCam
SureCam7/29/2026

US used Class 8 truck sales rebound in June as prices rise

US used Class 8 truck retail sales rose 9.6% month on month and 4% year on year in June, ACT Research reports. Average retail prices increased 2% to $61,751, although wholesale and auction activity declined.

SalesTruck
Truck News7/29/2026

SAIC opens China presales for MG 07 electric liftback

SAIC has opened presales in China for the MG 07 electric liftback, priced from 125,900 yuan. Higher trims offer CATL batteries, 800V 5C charging, up to 845 km CLTC range and roof-mounted LiDAR supporting assisted-driving functions.

ADASBatteriesCarEVLaunchesLiDAR
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

China to bar passenger cars with blue ADAS indicator lamps

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will enforce lighting rules that bar passenger cars with blue ADAS indicator lamps from new vehicle regulatory filings. Automakers may need to alter or disable the lights, including through OTA updates.

ADASLegislation
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

Soracom launches Automotive Suite for connected-vehicle lifecycle management

Soracom has launched Automotive Suite, an API-driven platform for managing connected-vehicle connectivity throughout the vehicle lifecycle. It combines SGP.32 eSIM profile switching, multi-carrier management, in-car Wi-Fi and usage-based billing, including support for European emergency-call services.

ConnectivityProduct launches
IoT Business News Auto and Telematics7/29/2026

Terminal raises $20m for fleet telematics data platform

Toronto-based Terminal has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its platform, which aggregates and standardises data from more than 325 telematics providers for fleets, insurers and logistics companies.

CVDInvestmentTSPs
Truck News7/29/2026

ZF appoints Sebastian Schmitt to Board of Management

ZF has appointed Sebastian Schmitt to its Board of Management from 1 September 2026, with responsibility for Electrified Powertrain Technology and the Americas. Peter Holdmann will leave the board on 31 August after deciding not to renew his contract.

Appointments
ZF7/29/2026

Updated Smart #1 cuts charging time to 12 minutes with 800V system

Geely and Mercedes-Benz will launch an updated Smart #1 in China on 6 August, adding an 800V system that cuts 10–80% charging to 12 minutes. The electric crossover also gains a 245kW integrated e-drive and LiDAR-based assisted driving.

ADASeMotorsEVProduct launches
CarNewsChina.com7/29/2026

The Floow secures global accreditation for road-safety data

The Floow has secured global AiRAP accreditation, allowing it to supply aggregated traffic and behavioural data in more than 140 countries for road-safety programmes, transport planning and policy.

CVDTSPs
Traffic Technology Today7/29/2026

GM adds ChargePoint access to Energy Pass charging service

GM has added ChargePoint to its Energy Pass service, giving EV drivers access to ChargePoint DC fast and Level 2 stations through GM’s vehicle apps. The companies also report hundreds of new charging locations across the US, including sites supporting NACS and CCS1.

ChargepointsConnected servicesEV
Automotive Fleet7/29/2026

Continental Tire selects Atrium for digital roadside service platform

Continental Tire has selected Atrium Solutions as a provider for its digital emergency roadside service platform. The cloud system uses AI, workflow automation and analytics to centralise fleet-service coordination, improve response times and provide visibility into roadside performance.

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Truck News7/29/2026