Automotive & Mobility

Liverpool – September 09, 2026 -- DELIVAN, the European-focused van brand owned by Chery Holding, will unveil its first two fully electric production vans at IAA Transportation 2026, marking its next step after debuting at the Birmingham CV Show earlier this year.

DELIVAN adds four converted variants to demonstrate platform flexibility

The two production vans, offered in different size classes, will be joined at the show by four transformed variants built on DELIVAN's vehicle platforms, aimed at specialized commercial applications.

New fuel-conversion partnerships extend into Germany

DELIVAN will announce collaborations with several European fuel-conversion sector partners, including new alliances in Germany, as the brand deepens its regional supply and customization network ahead of a European market launch.

Liverpool – September 09, 2026 -- DELIVAN, the European-focused van brand owned by Chery Commercial Vehicle, will unveil its first two all-electric production vans at IAA Transportation 2026, moving from concept to market-ready hardware five months after its debut at the CV Show in Birmingham.

Two production vans and four converted variants go on display in Hall 13

The two all-electric vans represent different size classes within DELIVAN's forthcoming European range, targeting a variety of commercial applications. They will be shown alongside four converted variants built on the same platforms, intended to demonstrate flexibility for specialist fleet uses. DELIVAN will occupy Hall 13, Stand E54 at the show.

Amsterdam – September 09, 2026 -- Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) has signed an operational partnership with Emil Frey France, one of Europe's largest automotive groups, to launch its electric vehicles in the French market ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month.

Emil Frey France will handle import operations while Lucid retains brand control

Under the agreement, Lucid keeps full ownership of its brand, business strategy and customer experience through its own import organization. Emil Frey France's import division will provide tailored operational services to support cross-functional customer experience delivery, giving Lucid an established operational base to scale efficiently in France.

Osnabrück – September 09, 2026 -- Volkswagen's cost-cutting program will not be enough to pull the automaker out of its crisis, according to Stefan Bratzel, director of the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in Bergisch Gladbach. "Savings alone will not save Volkswagen," Bratzel told the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (NOZ).

Bratzel says two plant closures would suffice, not four

While VW must cut costs "drastically and quickly" due to mounting overcapacity at its domestic plants, Bratzel called the planned closure of four German sites excessive. "Two locations should be enough," he said, adding that job cuts combined with longer working hours without pay compensation could help lower production costs.

Wenzhou – September 09, 2026 -- EVB, a supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, announced that its ultra-thin dual-gun DC charger, the BUDC, has won both the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 and the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026.

Charger delivers 150kW output in a 100mm-thick housing

The BUDC provides a total output power of 150 kW while maintaining a housing thickness of approximately 100 mm, addressing space constraints common in European fast-charging DC projects. The flat design allows wall mounting or integration into urban infrastructure, parking facilities, bus and truck depots, and fleet sites.

Valcourt, QC – September 08, 2026 -- BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOO) reported second-quarter revenue of $2,236.8 million, up 18.5% from $1,888.2 million a year earlier, even as the company swung to a net loss of $136.8 million after tariff costs and a supplier restructuring charge hit margins.

BRP raises full-year EPS guidance to $4.00-$4.50 despite margin pressure

The company increased its Fiscal 2027 outlook, now projecting Normalized diluted earnings per share of $4.00 to $4.50, citing strong ORV performance, additional market share gains and reduced net tariff costs. North American Powersports retail sales rose 1% year-over-year, driven by positive SSV industry trends and ORV share gains, partially offset by weaker Seasonal Products sales.

Memphis, Tenn. – September 08, 2026 -- Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) has won a 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Award for its Febreze Cabin Air Filters, marking the automotive filtration supplier's second consecutive year receiving the honor.

PGI secures back-to-back MOTOR Top 20 recognition

The Memphis-based filter manufacturer previously won the award in 2025 for ViAQ, its patent-pending diagnostic technology that assesses cabin air filter performance by analyzing in-vehicle air quality. This year's win for Febreze Cabin Air Filters extends PGI's streak of consecutive Top 20 honors from MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst-owned automotive data provider founded in 1903.

Nanjing – September 08, 2026 -- Scage Future (Nasdaq: SCAG) has fallen below two separate Nasdaq minimum listing thresholds, receiving deficiency notices tied to both its total market value of listed securities and its market value of publicly held shares.

Nasdaq flags dual shortfalls in 30-day trading review

The Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market sent two notification letters dated September 08, 2026. Based on the 30 consecutive business days from July 16 to September 08, 2026, Scage's Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) fell short of the required US$50,000,000 minimum under Rule 5450(b)(2)(A). Nasdaq also noted the company fails the alternative Total Assets and Total Revenue standard under Rule 5450(b)(3)(A). A second letter cited the company's Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (MVPHS) falling below the required US$15,000,000 minimum under Rule 5450(b)(2&3)(C) over the same period.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- The TÜV-Verband will present its "TÜV-Report Nutzfahrzeuge 2026" during an online press conference on September 08, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., drawing on an analysis of 2.4 million main vehicle inspections covering trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles.

Report to detail defect rates ahead of IAA Transportation trade show

The briefing precedes the IAA Transportation trade fair and will cover the technical safety condition of Germany's commercial vehicle fleet based on mandatory inspection data. The findings will address defect patterns identified during roadworthiness testing, performance of electric commercial vehicles, and barriers to electrifying freight transport.

Analysis to include first Chinese-built van in German market

The report will also assess the inspection performance of the first van imported from China to enter the German market, alongside broader fleet safety trends.

Portland, Ore. – September 08, 2026 -- OpConnect, a turnkey EV charging solutions provider, has moved its headquarters to 115 SE Yamhill St. in Portland, marking the company's third relocation since its 2016 founding and expanding its capacity to serve customers across 36 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

U.S. senators and Portland's mayor attend Aug. 18 grand opening

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Oregon State Rep. Rob Nosse and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson joined OpConnect employees, investors, customers, partners and vendors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included facility tours and technology demonstrations.

New facility adds space for advanced charging R&D

The expanded headquarters will support OpConnect's manufacturing operations alongside dedicated electrical infrastructure for research into battery-backed charging, bi-directional charging and microgrid integration.