By proceeding, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, consent declaration, and the sharing of my information with lending partners, dealers, OEMs, and for marketing communication via Phone Calls, SMS & WhatsApp. Next-generation Creta Hybrid is expected to launch in 2027. Hyundai is also developing a new three-row hybrid SUV. Palisade Hybrid could arrive in India by 2028. Hyundai appears to be preparing a major expansion of its hybrid SUV lineup in India. While Toyota and Maruti Suzuki currently dominate the mainstream hybrid space with models such as the Hyryder and Grand Vitara, Hyundai is reportedly working on several hybrid SUVs that could arrive over the next few years. From a hybrid version of the popular Creta to an all-new three-row SUV and the flagship Palisade, the company seems ready to strengthen its position in the growing fuel-efficient SUV market. Also Read: 3 Big Mid-Size SUVs to Watch Out for This Year The next-generation Creta is expected to play a key role in Hyundai's hybrid strategy. Internally known as SX3, the new SUV is likely to arrive in 2027 and could become Hyundai's first high-volume hybrid offering in India. The Creta has already established itself as one of the country's best-selling SUVs, making it a strong candidate for electrification. Reports suggest the next-generation model will move to Hyundai's new K3 architecture and could be slightly larger than the current version. Along with the hybrid powertrain, buyers can expect a more premium cabin, larger screens, upgraded materials, and additional connected car technologies. Existing petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel engine options are also expected to continue. Also Read: New Mitsubishi Pajero to Challenge Fortuner and Ford Everest Hyundai is also said to be developing a brand-new three-row SUV, codenamed Ni1i. Expected to arrive towards the
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After selling its property to owners connected to a Georgia-based automotive group, the Pecan Park Flea & Farmers Market announced to vendors it will close in September. On Facebook, the Pecan Park Flea Market Vendors Group posted an undated photo of a closure announcement from the market operators to vendors saying the new owners planned to develop an auto dealership on the property at 614 Pecan Park Road. The market will close Sept. 27, with vendors being allowed to remove items from the site through October. The property is at southwest Interstate 95 and Pecan Park Road, near a planned development of 1,000 acres of timberland at the northeast corner of the juncture for commercial, industrial and residential uses. In a sale recorded May 29, Butler Family Holdings LLLP purchased the property for $8.55 million from Pecan Park Marketplace Investors LTD. Butler Family Holdings LLLP is registered in Georgia, with general partners The Bonnie Butler Gibson Family Trust, The G. Marshall Butler Jr. Family Trust and the L. Morris Butler Family Trust. The Butler Automotive Group site, butlercars.com, lists Marshall Butler Jr. and Morris Butler as copresidents who work with their sister Bonnie Butler Gibson, a board member of the group, and Dixie Butler Clark, who oversees accounting for the company. The Macon, Georgia-based group lists 15 dealerships and three collision centers on its website, including Butler Toyota Jacksonville at 1290 Cassat Ave. That property was previously the Ernie Palmer Toyota dealership, which Butler Automotive Group purchased through Butler Jax Acquisition LLC for $13.49 million in 2021. The group’s brands include Acura, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram and Toyota. The flea market site is 20.86 acres and contains 18 buildings, according to Duval County Property Appraiser records. The appraiser’s office lists its market
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It’s an election year, and that means politicians are putting in extra work to pander to special interest groups they think will help them cross the finish line. If you’re looking to be elected in Michigan, there aren’t many interests more special than the automotive industry, and a good way to get the industry on your side is by going after the thing it fears the most: China. Now, if a pair of lawmakers get their way, Chinese-badged vehicles wouldn’t just be restricted from sale or import in the US, they’d also be banned from entering the country, even for a simple day trip from Canada or Mexico. Moves to protect the US auto industry are nothing new, and they’re popular across party lines. Former President Biden added an additional 100 percent import tariff on all Chinese-made cars during his term and then had the Department of Commerce draw up new rules—later implemented by the Trump administration—that banned the import of connected cars manufactured by companies owned by or with links to the Chinese government, starting in 2027. It’s possible to get authorization under those rules to import connected cars; last month, Volvo Cars got such permission to import its EX60, which would still have fallen foul of the regulations despite being built in Sweden, thanks to Volvo being part-owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding. (Geely also owns Polestar, which is seeking authorization for its own EVs, as well as Zeekr, which will be supplying Waymo with electric minivans to convert into robotaxis.) But those rules don’t go far enough for Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) or Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), who are introducing the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act. Should it pass, the bill would ban connected cars built or designed in China (and other adversarial nations like Russia) from
Jun 8, 2026 · via arstechnica.com
- Diego Alonso Lazo Olivos pleaded guilty to fake emissions tests on June 1. - He received 18 months probation and must pay $250 monthly restitution for 20 months. - Olivos can't conduct emissions tests or seek certification and must testify if subpoenaed. OREM — The third of four Orem auto repair shop employees accused of giving fake emissions tests to vehicles that would have otherwise failed a regular test has been convicted, and a motion has been filed to dismiss the charges against the fourth. Diego Alonso Lazo Olivos, 28, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded guilty on June 1 to 10 counts of attempting to violate the Air Conservation Act, a class A misdemeanor. He was immediately sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay $250 a month in restitution for the next 20 months, according to court records. Olivos was also ordered not to conduct any future emissions testing or seek certification as an emissions technician and must testify if subpoenaed in the case of the remaining defendant. In November, Olivos, Benjamin Louis Nielsen, 52, of Pleasant Grove; Matthew Neil Lerud, 41, of South Jordan; and Christian Valdovinos, 27, of Provo, were each charged in the 4th District Court with multiple counts of violating the Air Conservation Act, a third-degree felony. Nielsen pleaded guilty in February to three counts of attempting to violate the Air Conservation Act, a class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay a little over $700, court records state. Valdovinos pleaded guilty in March to two counts of attempting to violate the Air Conservation Act, a class A misdemeanor and received a similar sentence to Nielsen. Leurd, was charged with 10 counts of violating the Air Conservation Act, a third-degree felony, and had a pre-trial conference
Jun 8, 2026 · via ksl.com
Videos ‘We need to build where we sell, that’s a fact’ | The CEO Series Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson discusses how regionalisation increases capex needs June 8 2026 Back in 2018, Håkan Samuelsson wrote an op-ed in the FT urging governments to resist the siren song of protectionism. His call fell on deaf ears. Eight years later, tariffs and protectionism are the norm. “Free trade has been the driver for economic growth for many, many decades,” he tells fDi in the latest episode of The CEO Series. “Then, of course, the world changed. This fully globalised world with free trade will not come back. We will have a much more regionalised world.” Volvo Cars is something of an outlier in the European car industry. The Swedish brand was in dire straits in the wake of the global financial crisis. With sales cratering, its US owner, Ford, decided to put it up for sale. A then relatively unknown Hangzhou-based Geely came forward with the winning bid. Back then, a Chinese carmaker acquiring a European peer was unheard of. But in hindsight, it was a sign of times to come. Despite the initial scepticism, Volvo Cars, with Samuelsson at the helm since 2012, pulled off a remarkable turnaround. Sales recovered and the group started hiring again. Global headcount rose to more than 40,000 people today, twice as many as when Geely took over the company. Once momentum recovered, Samuelsson placed two bets that will put the group ahead of its European competitors: electrification, with plans to go full electric unveiled as early as 2017; and regionalisation, with a new facility in South Carolina giving the group a footprint across the three main economic blocs of Europe, the US and China. After leading efforts for an IPO in 2021, Samuelsson left Volvo
Jun 8, 2026 · via fdiintelligence.com
Is AI voice control in cars the next big thing... or a complete waste of time? Humanity is for us humans, thanks very much The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has become a significant hoopla for carmakers to desparately plead that they are in no way a ‘legacy’ industry. The audience skews heavily tech, and this year AI voice interaction was hot hot hot. In the show-floor demos, trained operators would ask their cars to change the climate settings, schedule a meeting after checking who’s available, and navigate to a destination based on inputs like ‘can you find me a good Italian restaurant?’ Seeing the oh-so-2026 label ‘AI’ added to voice control, we’re supposed to believe it possesses higher, human-adjacent powers compared with the voice control that’s been native to our cars for years, or indeed with Siri or Google Assistant. They also claim these systems can hold several conversations simultaneously with different people in the car. Certainly that should overcome a massive fail with every in-car voice assistant I’ve ever used. I start talking, and at the same time one of my family also pipes up, and the whole interaction falls on its backside. But this acknowledgement by AI developers that there are other occupants in the car shows they’re inventing a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. Why would my passenger hold a verbal tête-à-tête with the dashboard about reviews for a restaurant? They’d look on their phone. The only moment they’d talk to the car is at the end of the process when they’d found nearby parking and want it in the satnav. But even then, they’d get probably get more luck tapping it into the touchscreen. And if they wanted to turn on their seat heater? If they have to do it by voice,
Jun 8, 2026 · via topgear.com
There has been an uproar over the past week from the nerdier side of the internet, but the question of access to data is one that affects everyone. Essentially, it seems Volkswagen Group has quietly disabled the CarNet API (Application Programming Interface) for its We Connect service that allows users to control and read the data from its vehicles through independent software. What exactly does this mean? Essentially, users were able to have granular control over their data and actions, like when and how their cars were charged at home, compared to the basic features in the Volkswagen app. Now, that's all suddenly shut down. Subscription Vs. Private Control The biggest use cases were through the popular open-source home automation software, Home Assistant, and the open-source EV charging and energy management system openWB. But on May 27, 2026, it appears every third-party client using the Volkswagen Group cloud service began failing to connect, while the official Volkswagen brand's smartphone apps continued to authenticate normally. Through the Volkswagen Group's branded apps, including Audi, Škoda, and Cupra, owners can access some useful controls with a paid subscription, but independent developers have created far more useful features in their software. Through the API Volkswagen has left open for a few years, owners could dig in a little deeper and control things like making sure their electric car would charge only on rooftop solar surplus energy or when electricity prices are at their lowest, get notifications when charging starts, finishes, or fails, and even re-heat or cool the cabin using weather, calendar or location triggers. For fans of full-home automation, they could even use their car's proximity to home to set off automations and control functions with voice commands. It's not something everyone used, but those who used it... really used it. The Reply
Jun 7, 2026 · via carbuzz.com
Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Xuv 3xo Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTE 7.33 lakh Mahindra Xuv 3xo MX2 Pro 1.5 Diesel MT 9.90 lakh Engine & Transmission Fuel Type/ Propulsion Number of Cylinders Engine Installation Engine Displacement Engine Type Max Engine Power Max Engine Torque Drive Layout Gearbox Type Number of Gears Lockable Differential/s Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox Fuel & Performance Fuel Tank Capacity Terrain Modes Fuel Supply System Emission Standard E20 Compatibility Official Fuel Economy Auto Start/Stop User Reported Mileage City Fuel Economy as Tested Highway Fuel Economy as Tested 0-100kph 20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown) 40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown) Suspension & Steering Front Brakes Rear Brakes Type of Power Assist Steering Adjust 4 Wheel Steer Steering Adjust type Front Suspension Type Front Springs Rear Suspension Type Rear Springs Damper Control Ride Height Adjust Wheels Wheel Size Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Spare Wheel Turning Radius Dimensions Length Width Chassis Type Height Wheelbase Doors Ground Clearance Kerb Weight Boot Capacity Comfort Power Windows Interior Lamps Rear Parcel Tray Bluetooth Connectivity Powered Tailgate Bottle Holder in Doors Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment Power Windows with One Touch-Down Cabin Boot Access Comfort Headrest Cooled Cup Holders Cooled Glovebox Cooled Storage Cup Holders Accessory Power Outlet 12 Volt Port Heated ORVM Digital Instrument Cluster Headlight and Ignition on Reminder Glove Box Door Pockets Front Seatback Pockets Driver Armrest Storage Driver rear view monitor (DRVM) Foldable Seatback Table Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Electric Tailgate Release Rear Reading Lamp Trunk Light Utility Recess On Dashboard Voice Assisted Sunroof Steering Mounted Controls Roof Grab Handles Sunglass Holder Power Windows with One Touch-Up Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold Remote Locking Keyless Entry Push Button Start Climate Control Rear AC
Jun 7, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Mg Hector Mahindra Thar Roxx AX7L 2.2 Diesel AT 4x4 22.82 lakh Mg Hector Plus Petrol Savvy Pro 7 seat CVT 19.49 lakh Engine & Transmission Fuel Type/ Propulsion Number of Cylinders Engine Installation Engine Displacement Engine Type Max Engine Power Max Engine Torque Drive Layout Gearbox Type Number of Gears Lockable Differential/s Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox Fuel & Performance Fuel Tank Capacity Terrain Modes Auto Start/Stop Fuel Supply System Drive Mode Types Emission Standard User Reported Mileage Official Fuel Economy Autocar Tested Highway Mileage Autocar Tested City Mileage Autocar Tested Mileage 0-100kph 20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown) 40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown) Suspension & Steering Front Brakes Rear Brakes Type of Power Assist 4 Wheel Steer Steering Adjust Steering Adjust type Front Suspension Type Front Springs Rear Suspension Type Rear Springs Damper Control Ride Height Adjust Wheels Wheel Size Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Spare Wheel Turning Radius Dimensions Length Width Chassis Type Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Doors Boot Capacity Comfort Power Windows Electric Tailgate Release Bottle Holder in Doors Steering Mounted Controls Cooled Cup Holders Cooled Glovebox Cooled Storage Cup Holders Roof Grab Handles Digital Instrument Cluster Removable Third-Row Seat Door Pockets Driver Armrest Storage Accessory Power Outlet Rear Parcel Tray Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Foldable Seatback Table Powered Tailgate Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment Glove Box Power Windows with One Touch-Down Heated ORVM Interior Lamps 12 Volt Port Voice Assisted Sunroof Acoustic Windshield Sunglass Holder UV Cut Glass Bluetooth Connectivity Trunk Light Power Windows with One Touch-Up Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold Remote Locking Keyless Entry Push Button Start Climate Control Rear AC Vents Third Row AC Vents Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear Rear Window
Jun 7, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
Some time spent with the Ultraviolette X-47 got me thinking about privacy and freedom in their most basic sense and how we might soon lose what little is left. Think about your current life and how much you’ve already willingly or unknowingly sacrificed. Your smartphone and the multiple apps on it know your location at all times, and they keep an accurate log of where you have been unless you’ve specifically turned that feature off. Your payment apps create a digital footprint of what you spend on and where you do it. Your social media presence captures an even more accurate portrait of what you like and dislike and, more or less, who you are as a person. All of this is data you do not control and, instead, you live with the hope that it will be respected and protected – even though deep down, you know that it mostly isn’t. There used to be a time, not so long ago, when a motorcycle was a tool of freedom. It was one of the few things that could take you as far as you wanted to go and let you keep that journey entirely to yourself if you so wished. One of the big downsides of EVs is that they do not yet offer that same unbridled freedom – a reliable public charging network that matches the existing fuel station network is still a distant dream. However, the sweeping shift to connected vehicles is my real concern. All new EVs, and a growing number of ICE vehicles, are now eSIM-enabled and constantly harvesting incredible amounts of data. This includes not only location and speed, but also things like accelerator opening, brake pressure, lean angles and individual wheel speeds. Your every move, even if you accidentally lift the front or
Jun 7, 2026 · via autocarindia.com
By proceeding, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, consent declaration, and the sharing of my information with lending partners, dealers, OEMs, and for marketing communication via Phone Calls, SMS & WhatsApp. MG’s first plug-in hybrid SUV launching this Diwali. It could be MG’s rebadged version of the Wuling Starlight 560 SUV. JSW MG Motor India has confirmed its entry into the plug-in hybrid segment by October, 2026. Codenamed 520, the upcoming PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) is expected to be positioned against the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Mahindra XEV 9S. Ahead of its Diwali launch, the carmaker has patented the design of the Wuling Starlight 560 SUV, which is likely to be introduced in India with a new identity under the MG brand. Globally, the Starlight 560 is available with both plug-in hybrid and electric powertrain options. The PHEV version features a 1.5L petrol engine paired with a 20.5kWh battery pack, delivering a combined power output of 197bhp and 230Nm of torque. The EV model comes equipped with a 56.7kWh battery pack paired with a front-mounted electric motor that’s good enough for 136bhp and 200Nm. As per the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC), the SUV offers up to 100km electric-only range for the PHEV and up to 500km driving range in the fully electric version. The Wuling Starlight 560 (likely to be sold as the MG Starlight 560 in India) offers a minimalist, dual-tone interior layout. A 12.8-inch centre touchscreen system instantly grab attention, while an 8.8-inch digital driver’s display is placed behind the two-spoke steering wheel. Most vehicle functions can be controlled through the touchscreen, while essential controls are accessible via physical buttons on the steering wheel, centre console and door armrests. The SUV also comes equipped with several
Jun 7, 2026 · via carlelo.com
As vehicle prices soar after COVID-19 and financial costs soar due to prolonged high interest rates As more consumers just ride conventional cars The year of the vehicle is 10% higher than 10 years ago The 車 industry, maintenance and service sectors are active The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 5th (local time) that the year of vehicles that Americans ride has been longer than ever before in the wake of high interest rates and high prices. According to the WSJ, the average year of vehicles running on the road in the U.S. is now 13 years, the highest ever. This is a jump of more than 10% compared to a decade ago. In the meantime, vehicle years have steadily increased, but the COVID-19 pandemic has been decisive. This is because vehicle prices soared due to supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 period, and U.S. consumers are not purchasing new cars due to high interest rates for a long time. Currently, the average sales price of new U.S. cars is about $50,000 (77.5 million won), a jump of more than $10,000 compared to the beginning of 2020. In addition, the price of new cars is also affecting the price of new cars, as the U.S. Detroit's big three vehicle companies cut their electric vehicle lineup at the loss of tens of billions of dollars in investment. As a result, the automobile industry is seeing moves to increase profits in maintenance and service sectors instead of selling new cars. Ford has begun full operation of "mobile service" marketing, in which dedicated vans equipped with special maintenance devices visit customers' homes or workplaces and replace consumables at the site. It has also built a remote diagnostic system that uses "connected car data" to immediately transmit defect signals through the borrower's
Jun 7, 2026 · via mk.co.kr
Fast and Furious star Sung Kang reveals the one JDM car that he believes is very underrated and under appreciated Published on Jun 07, 2026 at 12:04 AM (UTC+4) by Alessandro Renesis Last updated on Jun 07, 2026 at 12:04 AM (UTC+4) Edited by Mason Jones We know him as Han from Fast & Furious and for his upcoming movie Drifter, but there’s one thing Sung Kang doesn’t get enough credit for: his style. His signature pose, leaning on a car, coupled with his fashion sense should be talked about more. Sung Kang teamed up with Xbox and UPRISERS LAB to launch Forza Horizon-themed jackets, and we had the opportunity to have a chat with him. And some of his answers were quite juicy, including something he had to say about a JDM car he thinks will be the next big thing. This collab is a great fit as style is clearly important to you, but how much influence do you have over what your character wears on screen? “Style has always been important to me because clothing helps communicate character before a word is even spoken,” he told Supercar Blondie. “It tells you something about how a person moves through the world, what they value, what kind of life they’ve lived. Over the years, I’ve definitely become more collaborative with costume designers and filmmakers about those details, especially on projects connected to car culture or identity-driven storytelling.” “That’s one of the reasons this collaboration felt so natural to me. UPRISERS LAB approached the jackets with the same mindset – every material choice, texture and detail was intentional and tied back to story and atmosphere rather than just aesthetics,” he said. The way you lean on the RX-7 in Tokyo Drift became iconic. I’m sure you’ve seen the AI trend,
Jun 6, 2026 · via supercarblondie.com
A smartphone left inside a stolen Dodge Charger helped police track down the vehicle and make an arrest, adding another data point to the growing story of how modern technology is changing the odds in vehicle theft recovery. Whether it's an owner's forgotten phone, an AirTag slipped under a seat, a built-in GPS tracker, or a connected car service, the era where stolen vehicles simply disappeared has given way to a situation where investigators increasingly have a thread to pull. The phone recovery vector is particularly interesting because it doesn't require the vehicle owner to have done anything proactive. A smartphone that stayed in the car during the theft retained its location reporting capability, and law enforcement was able to use that to locate the vehicle. Thieves who are sophisticated about defeating physical vehicle security sometimes forget that the technology environment around the car — connected devices, OnStar-type services, Bluetooth presence — can be just as revealing. For Dodge Charger and Challenger owners specifically, the advice to install aftermarket GPS trackers is more timely than ever. The models' well-documented theft vulnerability and their desirability for high-speed evasion have made them frequent theft targets, and the recovery rate for stolen Chargers and Challengers without any tracking technology is poor. A $50-100 GPS tracker with a monthly subscription creates a real path to vehicle recovery that doesn't exist otherwise. AirTags and similar Bluetooth tracking tiles have become increasingly popular as inexpensive, easy-to-hide theft deterrents and recovery aids. They have limitations — they require another Apple device nearby to relay location, they can be detected by thieves using counter-surveillance tools — but for most theft scenarios they provide a meaningful advantage. The combination of a purpose-built GPS tracker and an AirTag covers different failure modes and gives owners the best recovery odds. The
Jun 6, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
Petrol and CNG powerplants offer good drivability, and suspension offers excellent ride comfort by segment standards. 2026 Tata Tiago Review Tata Tiago Pros Smart looks matched to solid build quality (now built on the Altroz & Punch platform). Many interesting colours available too Superbly priced for what it offers; undercuts its direct competitors Nice, modern interiors. Lots of storage and a useful 242-litre boot too Petrol and CNG powerplants offer good drivability. AMT available with both motors Suspension offers excellent ride comfort by segment standards, with neutral handling too Economy hatchback that's loaded with features such as keyless entry & go, cruise control, 10.25-inch touchscreen head-unit, paddle-shifters for the AMT variants, wireless charging, climate control, cooled glovebox, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay connectivity, connected car features, auto LED headlamps and tail-lamps, rain-sensing wipers and more Safety kit includes 6 airbags, ESP + ABS + EBD & CSC, 3-point seatbelts for all, ISOFIX child seat mounts, 360-degree camera, blind view monitor, hill hold, iTPMS, etc. Tata Tiago Cons Mediocre 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine lags behind the competition. Slow by current standards, and the NVH is sub-par We feel that Tata should have offered the 1.2L turbo-charged motor in this all-new Tiago (it's already used in the Punch) AMT is jerky and slow to respond Poor fit & finish levels. There is no comparison to the Japanese and Korean competitors Rear seat is suitable for 2 adults, not 3 Some missing / deleted features such as boot lamp (was there in the previous gen), glovebox illumination, tweeters, centre armrest for rear seat, driving modes (offered in the previous gen), full size spare wheel, etc. Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
Jun 6, 2026 · via team-bhp.com
Cars Are Rolling Computers They know where you live. They may know where you work. They often know where you have been, who you called, what music you listen to, what addresses you have searched, and sometimes even how aggressively you drive. Depending on your vehicle and which connected services you have activated, they may also know your favorite destinations, garage door settings, and information synced from your phone. Before anybody panics and starts disconnecting battery cables, let me say this up front: this is not a conspiracy, and your car probably is not secretly recording your dinner conversations. Why Vehicles Collect Data Most of this data collection exists for reasons consumers actually want. Navigation needs location data. Voice recognition needs commands. Remote start apps need connectivity. Crash notification systems need vehicle data. Service reminders need mileage and diagnostics. If you want your car to start from your phone while you are drinking coffee inside, information has to move somewhere. The problem is not necessarily that vehicles collect data. The problem is most people have no idea how much. My friend Kim Komando recently highlighted something that really caught my attention, if you missed her special report in my newsletter last week: modern vehicles have become rolling computers, and many owners never think about what stays behind after they connect their phones, enter destinations, pair apps, or trade the vehicle in. She also pointed our readers to a free tool called Vehicle Privacy Report that allows consumers to enter a VIN and see the types of data their vehicle may collect, store, and share under manufacturer privacy policies. It is eye-opening and worth a few minutes of your time. Run your VIN at www.vehicleprivacyreport.com And here is the part that surprised me. What Gets Left Behind According to information Kim
Jun 6, 2026 · via dallasexpress.com
How Local China Built the EV Boom A new study challenges the story of Beijing-led industrial policy, tracing how local governments and private firms reshaped the auto industry from below. China’s electric-vehicle industry has become one of the most contested stories in the global economy. To some, it is a textbook case of successful industrial policy. To others, it is a story of subsidies, overcapacity, brutal price wars, and unfair competition, now spilling into trade disputes with the U.S. and Europe. A newly published paper offers a more nuanced explanation. In “The Rise of China’s Electric Vehicle Industry: Strategic Alliances Between Local Governments and Private Capital,” published in the July issue of The China Journal in 2026, Fengming Lu and Xiao Ma argue that China’s EV boom was driven in large part by alliances between ambitious local governments and agile private firms, which repeatedly found ways around tight central regulations—a dynamic that produced both China’s spectacular EV successes and many of its costly failures. Fengming Lu is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Political and Social Change at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University. His research spans comparative politics and Chinese politics, with a particular focus on China’s political economy, industrial policy, local governance, and political selection. Drawing on three decades of observation of China’s automotive sector, Fengming is currently working on a book project examining the rise of China’s EV industry. The project explores the interplay between central industrial policies, local governments’ developmental strategies, and global capital markets in shaping one of the most significant industrial transformations of the twenty-first century. Xiao Ma is an associate professor of political science at the School of Government at Peking University. His research focuses on comparative political institutions, politics of development and Chinese politics. He
Jun 6, 2026 · via pekingnology.com
Hyundai Motor India is looking beyond its own research and development teams as it hunts for the next generation of mobility technologies. The carmaker has announced the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, a six-month programme aimed at identifying and partnering with startups working on areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electrification, connectivity and other next-generation vehicle technologies. The initiative, supported by Hyundai Motor Group's global open innovation platform ZER01NE, is designed to bring startups and Hyundai together to co-develop solutions that could potentially shape future vehicles and mobility services. Hyundai Motor India MD And CEO Tarun Garg said, "At Hyundai, we strongly believe that the future of mobility will be shaped by collaboration, innovation and bold thinking. The Hyundai Innovation Challenge, curated in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group's ZER01NE team, is designed to bring together some of the brightest minds and most promising startups to co-create solutions that redefine mobility." The challenge comes at a time when carmakers globally are increasingly working with startups to accelerate the development of technologies ranging from software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence to connected-car platforms and advanced safety systems. According to Hyundai, the programme will focus on startups developing solutions across electrification, new mobility, connectivity, ADAS, AI-driven tools and next-generation vehicle technologies. The company said startups with innovative ideas beyond the listed focus areas are also encouraged to apply. Garg said India's entrepreneurial ecosystem has become an important source of innovation and that Hyundai sees startups as long-term partners in developing future mobility solutions. "Given India's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and its growing influence on global innovation, the Hyundai Innovation Challenge is poised to bring new tech innovations to the world of mobility. At HMIL, we see startups as partners and co-creators of a smarter, more sustainable future. We are excited about
Jun 6, 2026 · via moneycontrol.com