Leapmotor Shifts to Direct Operations in Thailand
Leapmotor is taking direct control of its Thai operations and evaluating local assembly options to support a target of 100 showrooms by 2028.

Leapmotor is taking direct control of its Thai operations and evaluating local assembly options to support a target of 100 showrooms by 2028.

Federal regulators have cleared a path for autonomous trucking by allowing cab-mounted beacons, while Waymo secures $5 billion in debt to fuel its global expansion.

BMW is preparing to launch the 2027 iX5 in the US, featuring a new Double-X lighting signature and a 144 kWh battery, with production starting in Spartanburg by the end of the year.

Tesla has begun new deliveries of its Semi electric truck from a dedicated Nevada factory, though the company remains silent on production volumes and pricing.

LEVC plans to launch a next-generation plug-in black cab in the UK in 2027, following over 12,000 sales of its current TX model.

Tesla is inaugurating its dedicated Semi factory in Nevada, showcasing a fleet of trucks branded for major customers ahead of the official event.

CATL has initiated test production at its Debrecen battery plant in Hungary, marking a key step for the €7.34 billion project aimed at supplying major European automakers.

BYD has opened a new car factory in Indonesia with an annual capacity of 150,000 units to offset previous imports under a government tax exemption scheme.

Dacia is moving production of the second-generation Spring EV to Slovenia and expects the entire range to be priced under €20 000.

BMW is upgrading its Regensburg plant with a new 'battery marriage' line and automated warehouses to prepare for the Neue Klasse electric platform.

Toyota denies reports of further delays for its Highlander EV, confirming the three-row electric SUV is still scheduled for a 2027 launch.
