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6 days ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

LEMANS, France—Some of the fastest electric motorcycles on earth will take on the legendary road racing circuit here this weekend during the inaugural round of the 2025 MotoE world championship. A group of 18 riders are expected to navigate through challenging twists and turns at speeds up to 170 mph aboard matching machines made by Ducati, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group based in Bologna, Italy.

6 days ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

TOKYO—Mitsubishi Motors Corp. plans to launch a new electric vehicle in North America that will be based on the next-generation of the Nissan Leaf. The EV will be available during the second half of 2026. Mitsubishi is also working with Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), to develop an EV that will be marketed in Australia and New Zealand.

1 week ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

MIAMI—Formula 1 cars made out of Lego bricks were the talk of the track at yesterday’s grand prix motor race here. Each two-seat reproduction was driven during a parade of drivers from each team competing in the event, including Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes (see photo above). The unique battery-powered vehicles were constructed at Lego Group’s factory in Kladnofactory, Czech Republic.

1 week ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

The 1970s was a time of change for Caterpillar Tractor Co. and other big American manufacturers. In addition to bell bottoms, disco, gas rationing and sideburns, the era was defined by new laws and government regulations, increased globalization and foreign competition, and new types of automation ranging from computers to robots.

2 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new Automated Vehicle Framework aims to spur development of self-driving cars and trucks in the United States. The goal is to “promote American automotive ingenuity and strengthen domestic manufacturing while upholding safety,” while preventing “a harmful patchwork of state laws and regulations.”NHTSA’s AV Framework has three principles: *Prioritize the safety of ongoing AV operations on public roads.