Rivian has doubled down on its refusal to integrate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto into its vehicles, instead betting big on an AI-powered in-car assistant to render smartphone mirroring obsolete. Speaking on The Verge’s *Decoder* podcast, Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym … Read more
A semi driver hauling a heavy load on I-55 in Illinois narrowly avoided a catastrophic rear-end collision with a Hyundai Sonata driver who almost came to a complete stop due to confusion over lane markings. The incident, which occurred on May … Read more
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has pushed back against criticism of the brand’s first all-electric model, the Luce, insisting that customer interest remains robust. Speaking to Reuters, Vigna revealed that deposits have already been placed for the €550,000 ($641,000) EV, with orders … Read more
Lotus has scrapped its plan to go all-electric, confirming that future models will feature brand-new V6 and V8 engines developed by Horse, a 50:50 joint venture between Geely and Renault. The new powertrains will debut in hybrid versions of the Emira … Read more
Trelleborg Medical Solutions has broken ground on an expansion and remodelling project at its innovation centre in Delano, Minnesota. The project aims to increase capacity and shorten development cycles for medical device customers. The expansion includes 4,180 sq. m. of new … Read more
Nissan’s Irish division has turned online chatter comparing its third-generation Leaf to Ferrari’s debut electric car, the Luce, into a playful social-media moment. Posting the two EVs side-by-side on Facebook and Instagram, the brand cheekily thanked Ferrari for the “flattery,” echoing … Read more
The global rubber and tire sector saw mixed performance over the past week, with share prices fluctuating among major manufacturers. Bridgestone’s stock rose 2.0% to ¥3,392, while Goodyear gained 3.2% to $6.07. Hankook climbed 1.9% to KRW63,000, but Michelin dipped 1.4% … Read more
French tyre giant Michelin has unveiled plans for a voluntary workforce adaptation programme in France that could impact up to 1,500 positions over three years. The move is framed as a cost-cutting and operational simplification initiative, with the company citing an … Read more
Mitsubishi has officially confirmed the revival of its legendary Pajero and Montero nameplates, both discontinued in 2021. The all-new Pajero will debut this fall as a proper off-roader built on a ladder-frame chassis derived from the Triton pickup. The Montero name … Read more
The May 2026 edition of the ERJ Business Briefing highlights a series of major commercial and market shifts across the global tire and rubber industries. Indian tire manufacturer JK Tyre reported its highest-ever annual consolidated revenue of $1,746 million for fiscal … Read more