Automotive & Mobility

Stokke, Norway – September 17, 2026 -- Yutong Bus officially opened its first integrated European Service Center in Stokke, Norway on September 8, combining vehicle delivery, after-sales service, spare parts supply and technical training under one roof to support electric bus fleets across Norway.

Facility spans nearly 39,000 square meters with dedicated parts warehouse

The site covers approximately 38,941 square meters, including a 6,074-square-meter building and a 2,300-square-meter spare parts warehouse. The warehouse stocks 4,500 original Yutong part numbers covering batteries, motors, electronic control systems, drivetrains, chassis, steering, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and interior and exterior components.

Winnipeg – September 17, 2026 -- Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD) (NYSE: BGSI) has received Toronto Stock Exchange approval to repurchase up to 2,779,352 common shares, roughly 10.0% of its public float, under a new Normal Course Issuer Bid running from September 17, 2026 to September 17, 2026.

Boyd sets daily purchase cap at 27,837 shares under TSX volume rules

As of September 17, 2026, Boyd had 27,836,435 shares issued and outstanding, with 27,793,526 shares qualifying as public float under TSX calculation rules. The daily purchase limit of 27,837 shares represents 25% of the average daily trading volume over the six months preceding TSX acceptance of the bid, though block-purchase exemptions apply.

Hannover – – September 17, 2026 -- FAW TRUCKS will display five vehicle models and nine in-house core assemblies at the 72nd IAA TRANSPORTATION, running September 14-20 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, marking the company's push to expand Chinese commercial vehicle exports into Europe.

New diesel tractors cut fuel consumption by 15% through in-house core assemblies

The stand at B10, Hall 24 will feature three CORTRON CS tractors covering diesel and battery-electric powertrains, alongside the flagship CORTRON CS600. The diesel long-haul models use a new generation of internally developed core assemblies to reduce fuel consumption by 15%, a figure aimed directly at fleet operators managing rising fuel costs across European long-haul routes.

Johannesburg – September 17, 2026 -- Geely Riddara officially launched right-hand-drive versions of its RD6 and RD6 ECON new energy pickups in South Africa on August 28, extending its footprint in the Southern African commercial vehicle market.

Riddara holds 47.9% share of China's new energy pickup market

Riddara has ranked No. 1 in China's new energy pickup segment for four consecutive years since 2023, reaching a 47.9% market share in July 2026. The brand also leads new energy pickup sales in Thailand, Chile and Uruguay.

Hangzhou, China – September 17, 2026 -- Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group will make its first appearance at Europe's largest commercial vehicle trade fair, showcasing three all-electric models at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover from September 14-20.

Homtruck heavy-duty electric truck makes its official European debut with 600-kWh battery

Geely Farizon will present the Homtruck, a heavy-duty electric truck built for European operating requirements, delivering over 500 km of range from a 600-kWh battery. The company describes the vehicle as its core technological benchmark, exhibited at outdoor Booth P55 alongside the Farizon SV and V7E.

Arlington, Va. – September 17, 2026 -- HNTB Corporation has appointed Henrika Buchanan as its transit and rail market sector leader, tasking her with steering strategy and client service across the firm's passenger rail, transit and multimodal transportation programs.

Buchanan brings 27 years of transportation leadership to the role

Buchanan joined HNTB in 2021 after holding senior posts at the Federal Transit Administration, including associate administrator for transit safety and oversight and chief safety officer. In those federal roles, she oversaw national transit safety, capital investment and program oversight initiatives, including major federal funding and recovery programs.

Stokke, Norway – September 16, 2026 -- Yutong Bus officially opened its first comprehensive Service Center in Europe on September 8 in Stokke, Norway, consolidating vehicle delivery, after-sales support, spare parts supply and technical training under one roof.

Facility spans nearly 39,000 square meters to support electric bus fleets

The center covers approximately 38,941 square meters of land, with total building space of 6,074 square meters, including a 2,300-square-meter parts warehouse. It integrates a brand showroom, vehicle delivery zone, after-sales service, parts supply and training facilities, complementing Yutong's existing network of local partners.

Zagreb – September 16, 2026 -- Pony.ai and Verne have begun fully driverless Robotaxi test rides with passengers on public roads in Zagreb, marking the first such deployment in Europe.

Driverless rides now run a 22-kilometer route in Zagreb

The route connects Verne's headquarters and a main business district with Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb. Pony.ai and Verne plan to expand fully driverless coverage over the coming months to encompass the entire operating area in Zagreb.

Sulzbach – September 16, 2026 -- SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH has been added to the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt's (KBA) official register of authorized Technical Services for conducting GRA training, expanding its regulatory training portfolio for the automotive sector.

KBA grants SGS-TÜV Saar authorization for GRA compliance training

GRA refers to approval-relevant requirements tied to automated and connected vehicles, a regulatory category increasingly central to modern vehicle homologation. The listing allows SGS-TÜV Saar to formally deliver training on these approval and evaluation processes to manufacturers, suppliers, and other automotive industry stakeholders.

Hangzhou – September 16, 2026 -- ZEEKR's Shooting Brake lineup delivered over 10,000 units globally in August, marking the third consecutive month of five-figure monthly deliveries and pushing cumulative worldwide sales past 400,000 units.

ZEEKR captures roughly 70% of the global Shooting Brake market

The milestone gives ZEEKR a commanding lead in the segment, with the brand's cumulative deliveries far outpacing rival offerings combined.

The 007GT leads H1 2026 segment sales with 26,738 units delivered

ZEEKR's total Shooting Brake sales exceeded 42,000 units in the first half of 2026, surpassing the combined total of every other brand competing in the category during the same period.