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Harman open-sources full connected services platform

4 days ago | automotiveworld.com | Megan Lampinen

Open-source is becoming increasingly pivotal to software-defined mobility, writes Megan Lampinen Harman has become one of the first automotive players to open-source a complete connected services platform. The move could prove a game-changer for the realisation and monetisation of software-defined experiences. Subscribe to Automotive World to continue readingSign up now and gain unlimited access to our news, analysis, data, and researchSubscribeAlready a member?
Auto supplier margins decline to near historic low

4 days ago | automotiveworld.com | Megan Lampinen

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Detroit automakers lash out over US-UK trade deal

6 days ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

The US-UK trade deal has sparked backlash from a lobbying group representing the Detroit Big Three, which claims it unfairly benefits British automakers while leaving their local counterparts unfairly exposed to steep tariffs. Under the deal, the US will reduce its 25% automotive tariff to 10% for up to 100,000 UK-made vehicles annually—a move Detroit’s “Big Three” argue undermines the competitiveness of USMCA-compliant vehicles from Mexico and Canada.
Foton introduces new battery-swap Auman e-truck

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

Foton has deployed its new battery-swap e-truck in limited batches at Yantian port in China. By Stewart Burnett Foton has introduced its new Auman battery-swap electric truck (e-truck), designed specifically for port logistics, with its first deployment at Yantian Port, China. The truck promises rapid five-minute battery swaps, effectively reducing its downtime to that of its traditional diesel-powered counterparts.
Bus operator VAG Nuremberg hits 100 e-bus milestone

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

Mercedes-Benz’ eCitaro and eCitaro G buses now comprise almost 70% of VAG’s e-bus fleet. By Stewart Burnett Bus operator VAG Nuremberg has reached a milestone with the addition of its 100th electric bus (e-bus), a Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated model, as part of a delivery of 31 new buses from Daimler Buses. This expands the operator’s total to 77 eCitaro and eCitaro G buses, which now comprise nearly 70% of its total e-bus fleet.
Lyft pledges small city expansion, raises buyback to US$750m

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

Back in April, Lyft agreed to buy European taxi app Freenow in an effort to expand its overseas operations. By Stewart Burnett Lyft has announced an expansion of its share buyback program to US$750m and outlined plans to grow its operations in smaller cities, aiming to drive future growth in underserved markets. The company will allocate US$500m of the buyback within the next 12 months, with US$200m to be utilised in the next three months alone.
Nissan scraps plans for US$1.1bn Japanese battery plant

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has announced that it will scrap plans for a JP¥153bn (US$1.1bn) lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Kitakyushu, Japan, as part of a broader restructuring strategy to address its worsening financial crisis. The project, first announced in January—well into the crisis—was expected to produce cost-effective LFP batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and create 500 jobs.
Hesai leads effort on first Chinese automotive LiDAR standard

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

LiDAR manufacturer Hesai shared that it has led the development of China’s first national automotive LiDAR standard, GB/T 45500-2025, which establishes unified performance requirements and test methods. The standard, developed in collaboration with over 50 lidar manufacturers and automakers, focuses on key areas such as ranging accuracy, angular resolution, anti-interference, and environmental durability.
European Commission proposes response to US tariffs

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

Automotive goods were the second most valuable US good imported into the EU in 2024 at €7.7bn. By Stewart Burnett The European Commission has proposed countermeasures on €95bn (US$107.2bn) worth of US imports, targeting key sectors including automotive, in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Passenger vehicles and related components are among the items included in the draft list.
Tesla attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ rejected by US PTO

1 week ago | automotiveworld.com | Stewart Burnett

Tesla’s application for the “Cybercab” trademark has also been halted due to conflicts with other “Cyber-” trademarks. By Stewart Burnett Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its as-yet-unreleased autonomous vehicles has been rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO) for being too generic, according to a new report by TechCrunch. The US PTO deemed the term “merely descriptive,” noting that it has been used generically by other companies for over a decade.