Press Releases

LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that two of its world-first automotive display innovations - Dual View OLED and Under Display Camera-infrared (UDC-IR) OLED - have been recognized with CES 2026 Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of CES, the world's largest IT and consumer electronics exhibition. Reaffirming LG Display's leadership in next-generation automotive displays, the com

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Toyota supercharged its multi-pathway approach to global vehicle electrification with the highly anticipated start of production at its all-new battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. It is Toyota's eleventh U.S. plant and the company's first and only battery plant outside of Japan. The nearly $14 billion facility will create up to 5,100 new American jobs.   Building on its unwavering commitment to the U.S., Toyota announced an additional investment of up to $10 billi

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FOTON Motor held its 2026 Global Partners Conference in Beijing under the theme "DRIVE TO GREAT." The event gathered over 2,000 attendees from more than 140 countries to witness FOTON's major breakthroughs in product innovation and strategy, showcasing its commitment to driving the industry's transformation with green and intelligent solutions. GALAXUS: Redefining Heavy-Duty Trucks FOTON launched its new-generation heavy-duty truck platfo

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it's electric, an electric vehicle curbside charging company, today announced it has been selected by the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to expand access to local neighborhood EV charging with 90 new curbside charging ports opening to the public over the next 12 months. The first 15 chargers will open in November and December at three locations across Koreatown: (In front of) 4473 West 1st Street, between S Western Ave and Oxford Ave

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Hyundai has received two Favorite Vehicle awards from the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) after its recent Fall Fest in Wheaton, Ill. The 2026 IONIQ 9 was recognized as the Favorite Plug-in EV, and the 2026 Palisade was named Favorite Family Vehicle. This recognition makes Hyundai the automaker with the most awards from MAMA. "Both the IONIQ 9 and Palisade attract audiences seeking versatility and added space for their commuting pleasure," said Ricky Lao, direc

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As the European Green Deal and the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine vehicles continue to advance, electric vehicle charging infrastructure is facing unprecedented upgrade pressure. According to the latest data from the EU Directorate-General for Energy, the current failure rate of public charging points in Europe is as high as 18%, while insufficient cross-network payment compatibility leads to 30% of users experiencing charging failures. In this critical battle for energy tra

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STRADVISION, a global leader in AI-based vision perception technology, today announced a multi-year collaboration with AMD to redefine the future of perception in advanced autonomous driving. At CES 2026, the companies will showcase STRADVISION's latest MultiVision software running on the AMD Versal™ AI Edge Series Gen 2 VEK385 Evaluation Kit, demonstrating real-time, multi-camera perception capabilities for next-generation vehicles. The live demo highlights how STRADVISIO

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As the global electric vehicle (EV) sector accelerates, lithium-ion battery thermal runaway remains the most urgent safety challenge for the automotive industry. Recent lithium fire incidents underscore the urgent need for non-intrusive, proactive and high-precision monitoring solutions. Raytron, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging, has unveiled its advanced AI-driven thermal imaging technology for monitoring the entire lithium-ion battery lifecycle to prevent catastrophic failures.

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Ampace, a globally leading lithium battery manufacturer, showcased its latest innovations at EICMA in Milan. The company introduced advanced e-motorcycle technologies and new battery swap solutions, aimed at enhancing both performance and business models. E-Motorcycle Innovations: E30P and Kun-Era Series Ampace's e-motorcycle solutions are built around its self-developed BP system, which strikes a balance between energy density, stability, and power. T

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Lucid Group, Inc. maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced key organizational changes designed to accelerate growth, streamline decision-making, and enhance accountability as the company scales globally. To support these objectives, Lucid has made the following organizational changes: Emad Dlala has been appointed Senior Vice President, Engineering and Digital. In addition to leading the powertrain organization, he will now oversee

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Toyota is excited to unveil a new off-road concept under the iconic Scion name, celebrated for its legacy as a creative test bed and symbol of experimentation. The Scion 01 Concept is an engineering exercise that boldly reimagines a side-by-side, all-terrain vehicle designed for the ultimate outdoor adventure experience. This project was spearheaded by North American Toyota engineers with a passion for off-roading, resulting in a high-output turbocharged hybrid setup that blends Toyota's

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Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels is proud to introduce the Street Comp GHT, next-generation Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) summer tire built for high-horsepower American muscle. Designed for drivers who demand precision, grip, and control, the GHT marks a bold reinvestment in Mickey Thompson's street and performance tire segment—and a clear signal of where the brand is headed. "Street Comp GHT is more than a new product—it's a demonstration of our lat

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NOVOSENSE, a leading automotive analog company that has shipped over 980 million automotive chips as of the first half of 2025, unveils its latest portfolio of high-performance LED driver ICs for exterior and interior lighting. Featuring high-side and low-side linear drivers as well as integrated MCU solutions for RGB/RGBW ambient control, these ICs deliver precise current regulation, advanced diagnostics, and robust thermal management—enabling automakers and Tier-1 suppliers to build s

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Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and the new Saucy Brand, and Optimus Energy Solutions have partnered to provide DC Fast EV Charging at Saucy locations. "With current fast charging technology, restaurants like those managed by Yum! Brands are perfect to offer EV charging," says Ben Pauluhn, president & founder, Optimus Energy Solutions. "It takes about 20-30 minutes to charge most electric vehicles with a fast charger, matc

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Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA today announced they are deepening their collaboration to accelerate innovation in autonomous vehicles (AVs), smart factories and robotics with a new AI factory, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell AI infrastructure Building on their previous work together , Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are now entering a new phase of collaboration, shifting from strategic adoption of advanced software platforms and infrastructure to joint innovation of core physical AI tech

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