Kia Establishes Major PBV Manufacturing Plant in Korea
Kia is establishing a PBV Conversion Centre to co-develop specialized PBV variants with partners, starting with the PV5 (e.g., open-bed trucks, box vans). This centre aims to "foster a collaborative PBV ecosystem" for global expansion.
Octopus EV surges past £2bn in electric vehicle funding
Octopus EV has extended and upsized its funding line from global banks to get more electric vehicles on roads, bringing its total EV funding to £2 billion.
Candela P-12 electric ferries are coming to Maldives
In 2026, tourists will be able to leave behind the bumpy, gasoline-smelling speedboats that dominate transport in the Maldives and instead board the Candela P-12, the world’s first “flying” electric shuttle ship.
Volkswagen Announces Smartwatch For myVW App Users
Volkswagen of America announced smartwatch integration for myVW app users, giving customers quick, on-the-go access to essential vehicle functions directly from their watchOS or Wear OS smartwatches.
Ford’s ‘hands off’ BlueCruise assistant expanded to Puma Gen-E, Ranger PHEV
Following its availability first on the Mustang Mach-E in Europe, the BlueCruise is being introduced to a further four models: Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV from spring 2026.
National Grid Electricity Distribution Trials The New Isuzu D-Max EV
Isuzu UK has entered into a strategic collaboration with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) to test and refine the forthcoming D-Max EV ahead of its market launch in early 2026.
CATL, GAC and JD.com unveil battery swappable Aion UT Super EV with 500 km range
A brand new electric compact vehicle has just hit the Chinese market, and it's doing so with some serious backing. Say hello to the Aion UT Super, a compelling new EV born from a massive collaboration between GAC Group, CATL, and JD.com.
Volkswagen EV drivers can now access the Tesla Supercharger network
Volkswagen of America announced that its ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network of 25,000 NACS Partner DC fast chargers, beginning November 18th.
Toyota starts battery production in North Carolina
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.
Joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian shows strong progress
One year after its inception, the joint venture “Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” (RV Tech) is successfully collaborating with the Volkswagen Group and Rivian.
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