BYD Commercial Vehicles unveiled the ETT 44 heavy-duty electric tractor at IAA Transportation 2026, pairing a 651 kWh Blade Battery with 1.5 MW megawatt charging and a claimed 372-mile range, alongside new rigid trucks for Europe.
Generational has launched a digital Logbook that embeds battery State of Health, real-world range, charging and running-cost data directly into used EV listings, with East Midlands retailer Available Car as its first customer.
Kia has unveiled the PV7, its second all-electric PBV, at IAA Transportation 2026. Cargo and Passenger variants launch in Korea and Europe in 2027, with 23 variants planned.
Scania adds a behind-the-cab battery option that lifts electric long-haul truck range to 720 km (447 miles), with two MP20 packs contributing roughly 356 kWh alongside MCS charging support.
VinFast says financing on its U.S. Certified Pre-Owned program now starts at 2.99% APR for up to 72 months, positioned against Experian averages of 6.39% for new and 11.43% for used loans.
Zerova is debuting its MCS dispenser in Europe at IAA Transportation 2026, a fleet-satellite DC charging unit rated for up to 1,440 kW and 1,500 A of liquid-cooled output for heavy-duty trucks and buses.
Volkswagen says its Mission Efficiency prototype set three records, including a 0.158 drag coefficient and 6.89 kWh/100 km on a 794-mile road trip, using production ID. Polo drive components and an electromechanical rear brake.
Volvo Trucks has launched an FH Electric rigid truck rated for 80-tonne combinations, with up to 450 km of range, 640 kWh of usable energy, and megawatt charging, rolling out in early 2027.
Geely Auto has launched the Geely TT electric sports sedan in China with 800V charging, standard LiDAR, an AI cockpit and a limited-edition 425 kW TT Ultra with a Lotus-tuned chassis.
Audi has started A2 e-tron production in Ingolstadt, cutting development time by 21 months, reducing part numbers, reusing 1,200 components, and adding fully automated wheel installation and cloud-controlled assembly.
ZF Aftermarket adds E-Mobility Repair Kits for e-motors, mechatronics, inverters and reducers, plus 100-plus e-axle kit variants, as its EV parts range covers about 92 percent of Europe's top 20 EV parc.
GAC's AION UT electric hatchback reaches UK dealers this weekend priced from £28,950, with a September-only 0% APR PCP offer from £349 per month, a £500 test-drive contribution and a 268-mile WLTP range.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototypes are undergoing a full testing program while third-generation fuel cell prototype assembly begins in Munich and Plant Steyr sets up test benches ahead of series production.
Toyota is recalling 8,521 model-year 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles after a software programming error was found to overcharge the drive battery and shut down the electric drive system, causing a loss of drive power.
Horse Powertrain has opened its North America office in Michigan, adding 32 roles to support US automakers with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, range-extended, and combustion powertrain systems, the company says.