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AUMOVIO Selects AWS for Autonomous Vehicle Development

AUMOVIO and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic agreement that establishes AWS as AUMOVIO’s preferred cloud provider for autonomous driving development. The collaboration aims to accelerate product development and validation for self-driving …

Electric Revolution: Verge's Solid-State Motorcycle Stuns Auto World

Verge Motorcycles is launching the world's first production motorcycles with solid-state batteries. This technology offers significantly faster charging and doubles the riding range to 370 miles compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Electric …

Ather Expands LECCS Fast-Charging Network to 5,000+ Points Across India

Ather Energy has announced a major expansion of its public charging ecosystem, giving Ather riders access to over 5,000 fast chargers equipped with the LECCS (Light Electric Combined Charging System) connector. The growing network now spans 395+ cities, …

First Suzuki Electric Scooter in India, Suzuki e-Access Launched

Bookings for the first Suzuki electric scooter in India, the Suzuki e-Access, are now officially open. The new electric 2-wheeler has been launched at ₹1,88,490 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Developed using Suzuki e-Technology, the Suzuki e-Access is powered by a …

Letter: Made in Canada electric car industry for Cowichan?

Published 3:49 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Dear Cowichan MP Jeff Kibble, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier David Eby, and North Cowichan mayor and council, and CVRD directors: News reports claim China’s BYD electric cars have overtaken Tesla’s electric …

NADDC DG Osanipin, Nord CEO Ajayi Emerge Nigeria’s Auto Personalities of 2025

Bennett  Oghifo Two transformative leaders in Nigeria’s burgeoning auto ecosystem were recognised at the 18th Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association (NAJA) International Auto Awards, one of the most celebrated nights on the country’s automotive calendar. …

Applications are open for 2026 SPE ACCE, Rehkopf scholarships

Source | SPE ACCE The SPE Automotive Division, the organization committee behind the annual Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE), invites graduate and undergraduate students to submit applications for three SPE ACCE scholarships and an …

Mitsubishi, industry group seek clarity after Marcos vetoes CARS funds

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) on Friday expressed concern over policy consistency after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 …

102nd edition of Brussels Motor Show boasts record number of brands

The 102nd edition of the Brussels Motor Show was officially inaugurated on Friday afternoon by Belgian deputy prime minister Jan Jambon and European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport Apostolos Tzitzikostas. A record number of 67 brands are …

PAAPAM calls for removal of SBP’s Rs3mn cap on car financing

The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has urged the government to remove the State Bank of Pakistan’s Rs3 million cap on car financing, arguing that the restriction is limiting consumer demand and …

San Diego Automotive Museum to host Garage Night at IGNITE Academy

The San Diego Automotive Museum will host its first-ever Garage Night on Friday, Jan. 23,  from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the newly opened IGNITE Academy campus (8630 Argent St., Santee). This event invites the community to enjoy an evening of drinks, bites, …

Equity Debates Ignite at Planning Commission Meeting

The Metro Planning Commission’s bimonthly Thursday night meetings are familiar territory for property-use attorneys and real estate developers. They field councilmembers’ bills about zoning changes, property peculiarities, land use questions and …

Victoria woman’s car designs for Ford in 1970s persist around the world

Mimi Vandermolen, who lives in Victoria, credits her dad with cultivating her interest in cars. “He started to buy me car toys, not dolls, car toys,” she says. But neither of them could have imagined that Mimi would become a pioneer in the world of car …

Thirty Years Later, Subaru’s Forgotten Flat-Six Is Back And It’s Boosted

Subaru just gave its Super GT BRZ a shot of old-school DNA and two extra cylinders. During the Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru and STI confirmed the BRZ GT300 will ditch its long-running turbo flat-four for a newly developed 3.0-liter horizontally opposed six- …

Skoda prepares mid-January 2026 rollout for refreshed Kushaq

The oversaturation and crowded nature of the automotive market is often viewed in a negative light. Still, for smaller, relatively unknown companies like Skoda, it is a considerable benefit that creates equal opportunity. As such, news recently emerged …

Auto shoppers want product details, not branding, on manufacturer websites, J.D. Power finds

“One in three new-vehicle shoppers begin their journey without a specific brand in mind, yet nearly all of them still visit an OEM website,” said Cory Maxwell, digital experience consultant at J.D. Power. “While those shoppers are highly engaged, we …

What benefits and challenges does the Mercosur-EU deal bring for Argentina?

The Mercosur-EU trade agreement is closer to becoming a reality after over 25 years of negotiations, following the approval by a majority of the European Union (EU) member states.  The deal — which will be signed on Monday, and must then be approved by the …

Honda Reveals New Civic And Prelude HRC Concepts At Tokyo Auto Salon

Things are heating up at the Tokyo Auto Salon as Honda has just made an announcement of two new product lines for its future models. The two new lines are the Sport Line and the Trail Line, with several new concepts currently on display. Riding on its …

European Commission opens applications for automotive research and innovation expert group

The group, formally known as the Expert Group on European Union Research and Innovation for the Automotive Sector (EURIAS), will play a strategic advisory role in supporting upcoming EU policy initiatives. With the automotive industry undergoing rapid …

International Law Group Offers Emergency Immigration Consults for Somali Community in Minneapolis Amid ICE Enforcement

The Law Firm offers Zoom consultations on short notice, with weekend availability, and immediate legal guidance for Somali refugees facing heightened scrutiny. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. …

Delaware Department of Technology & Information implements CloudNuro SaaS Management Platform

Delaware Department of Technology & Information implements CloudNuro to improve its SaaS (Salesforce) governance, cost allocation, and chargeback automation. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CloudNuro, the …

VFS Announces Release of RRL Calculator to Support Aircraft Certification Readiness Discussions Ahead of TVF 2026

VFS Announces Release of RRL Calculator to Support Aircraft Certification Readiness Discussions Ahead of TVF 2026 FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announced the upcoming …

NYC Construction Safety Update: Local Law 149 Strict Limits Take Effect January 1, 2026

Jan 1, 2026: NYC Local Law 149 limits Superintendents to one job site. Ikhilov & Associates explains how this strict rule impacts construction safety. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction work is …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends House Passage of ACA Subsidy Extension

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) welcomes today’s bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance a three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable …

Venezuela Creditor Committee Stands Ready to Initiate Prospective Debt Restructuring

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Venezuela Creditor Committee (“VCC”) is a representative and diverse group of US and allied international investors in debt obligations of the Venezuela public sector. …

Retired Urban Planner Richard G. Bickel Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

ARDMORE, PA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where city planning can feel shrouded in jargon and authority, Richard G. Bickel, retired urban master planner, cuts through the noise with a message that’s as …

January 9, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Analysis of WAC Price Changes Shows Modest Increases During Peak Adjustment Period

FAYETTEVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- January is traditionally a peak period for pharmaceutical list price adjustments. The AnalySource team analyzed Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) package pricing changes for …

Guia Legal Group Offers Free Adjustment of Status Consultations

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guia Legal Group, formerly known as Marlene Markowitz Law Offices, P.A., has announced a special initiative to support the immigrant community throughout the month of January. The …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Friday, January 9, 2026

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Lowering Housing Costs and Restoring the American Dream A key component to the American Dream is homeownership, but recently for many that has been out of reach. House Republicans are bringing forward …

The Republican Recap: Week of January 5, 2026

Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Lowering Housing Costs and Restoring the American Dream ✅ The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 gave the Department of Housing and Urban …

Tracy Man Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for his Role in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Shaminderjit Singh Sandhu, 52, of Tracy, was sentenced today to seven and a half years in prison for conspiring to use interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced.

Three Men Charged in Bank Fraud Conspiracy Targeting Mail Collection Boxes and Postal Vehicles

Three men were charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud connected to theft of mail from collection boxes and postal vehicles across Northern New Jersey.

Grand Jury Returns Indictments

Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Grants Available to Combat Human Trafficking

TALLAHASSEE MAN CHARGED WITH TRANSPORTATION AND POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

GAINESVILLE MAN INDICTED ON FEDERAL DRUG AND GUN CHARGES

Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.  The sentencing took place on January 5, 2026. 

Mission Man Sentenced to 6 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Shooting at Another Man

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota man convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.  The sentencing took place on January 6, 2026.