At its GM Forward event, GM unveiled its fourth-generation EV platform focused on new battery chemistry, redesigned electric motors, and a new central computing architecture linking acceleration, steering, braking and safety systems through software. Chief product officer Sterling Anderson said the goal is vehicles that 'understand context' and reduce friction for drivers, with the technology debuting in the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-21
Bain & Company's Global Automotive Consumer Survey found that 58% of Chinese consumers rank technology and features as a leading purchase consideration, ahead of price. In the U.S. and Europe, price remains the top factor, cited by 68% and 62% of respondents respectively. Bain executives noted that intense competition in China has made low prices a baseline expectation, pushing automakers to differentiate through tech instead.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-21
China's auto industry association reported that passenger car exports jumped 64% year-on-year in September, as domestic sales growth remains weak. Automakers are increasingly turning to overseas markets to sustain growth, even as the EU caps imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles at 350,000 units annually.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-12
Lawmakers are pushing legislation that would mandate automakers include AM radio receivers in every new car sold, countering a trend of manufacturers removing the feature. Automakers have cited rising costs and technical issues, particularly interference from electric vehicle components, as reasons for dropping AM radio from new models. Supporters of the bill argue the technology remains critical for public safety and emergency broadcasts.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-12
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz expressed confidence that balanced protectionist policies and product improvements can prevent Chinese electric vehicles from flooding the US market. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a level playing field, noting that Chinese automakers have gained ground in Europe by offering lower prices. Despite current tariffs and restrictions, Muñoz highlighted the potential for policy changes that could impact US-China auto trade dynamics.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-05
The House of Representatives voted with strong bipartisan support to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require automakers include AM radio in new cars, trucks and SUVs at no extra cost. The measure now moves to the Senate, where a companion bill co-sponsored by Sens. Ed Markey and Ted Cruz already has 60 co-sponsors, enough to survive a filibuster.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-16
A JD Power survey of 68,000 owners of 2026 model-year vehicles found that more than a third never use passenger touchscreens, while only six percent use them every time they drive. The firm also found larger screens correlated with more infotainment problems, while simple features like smart ignition and smart climate control ranked as the most valued technologies.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-06
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