Transportation & Mobility

Helsinki – September 7, 2026 -- Nurminen Logistics will add a second weekly departure to its Sweden–Italy block train service starting the first week of October 2026, doubling capacity on the route launched earlier this year.

Second weekly departure cuts waiting times on Parma-Örebro corridor

The block train connects the Castelguelfo terminal near Parma in northern Italy with the Frövi terminal in Örebro County, central Sweden, with a rail transit time of approximately 2.5 to 3 days. The added frequency is designed to reduce waiting times and improve delivery predictability for shippers moving freight between Southern Europe and the Nordic region.

Expanded wagon fleet enables dangerous goods transport

Nurminen Logistics will deploy a more versatile wagon fleet alongside the added departure, increasing flexibility to accommodate a wider range of container types and enabling the transport of dangerous goods on the route.

Chongqing – September 09, 2026 -- The 24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMAMotor 2026) will convene more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 100 global motorcycle and electric two-wheeler brands at the Chongqing International Expo Center from September 19-22, 2026, marking the largest edition in the event's history.

Hannover – September 09, 2026 -- CDTL will present its EA5000NP distributed e-axle for heavy-duty commercial vehicles alongside a new electromechanical braking (EMB) system at IAA Transportation 2026, running Sept. 15-20 in Hannover with a press day on Sept. 14.

CDTL frames actuation as the missing link for driverless commercial vehicles

Under the theme "E-Drive + EMB — Defining Actuation for Driverless Commercial Vehicles," the Hangzhou-based supplier will argue that as trucks and buses become electrified and software-defined, the industry's next challenge is converting digital commands into reliable physical motion, not just perception or decision-making.

Beijing – September 09, 2026 -- FOTON exported 149,000 commercial vehicles between January and August 2026, a 44.3% year-on-year increase, as the Chinese manufacturer prepares to unveil its European strategy at IAA Transportation in Hannover on September 14.

FOTON has led Chinese commercial-vehicle exports for 15 consecutive years

The company has shifted from volume-driven exports to what it calls Globalization 3.0, a model integrating products, technology, manufacturing, supply chains and service networks rather than pure unit shipments.

Taipei – September 09, 2026 -- A new DIGITIMES Intelligence report finds that BYD's Xuanji A3 smart-driving system-on-chip has entered scaled production on a 4nm automotive-grade process, marking the culmination of a semiconductor strategy the company began building more than two decades ago.

BYD's chip roadmap moved from power devices to 4nm smart-driving silicon

BYD's semiconductor efforts started with IGBT and silicon carbide (SiC) power devices for electric-vehicle control systems, according to the report. That foundation has since expanded into higher-compute automotive SoCs, positioning the Xuanji A3 as a flagship product of a vertically integrated manufacturing model spanning chip design, wafer fabrication and mass production across multiple in-house fabs.

Aliso Viejo, California – September 09, 2026 -- UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group, combining nearly six decades of automotive design heritage with UST's artificial intelligence and digital engineering capabilities.

UST buys controlling interest in Italdesign from Audi Group

The deal pairs Italdesign's design and engineering pedigree, built over almost 60 years, with UST's expertise in automotive engineering, AI, software-defined vehicles and digital ecosystem design. The companies said the partnership aims to help automakers manage the growing complexity of next-generation mobility by accelerating innovation from concept through production.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – September 09, 2026 -- UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group, combining nearly six decades of automotive design and engineering heritage with UST's artificial intelligence and software-defined vehicle capabilities.

UST Targets Software-Defined Vehicle Complexity With Italdesign Deal

The transaction pairs Italdesign's design and engineering legacy with UST's expertise in automotive engineering, AI, and digital ecosystem design. The companies said the alliance is intended to help manufacturers manage rising complexity in next-generation mobility and speed development from concept to production as the automotive industry shifts toward connected, AI-enabled, software-defined vehicles.

Paris – September 09, 2026 -- Segway Powersports has equipped former enduro world champion Mathias Bellino with its Super Villain SX20T off-road vehicle, marking his entry into the powersports brand's roster of riders.

Bellino brings a decorated enduro record to the partnership

Bellino won the World Junior Enduro Championship in 2012 and the E3 World Enduro Championship in 2015. He was also part of French teams that captured the ISDE Junior World Trophy three consecutive years, from 2011 to 2013.

A 2018 rally crash ended his professional riding career

In August 2018, during his first off-road rally, the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, Bellino suffered a serious spinal injury while training for a planned Dakar Rally bid. The accident ended his career as a professional rider.

Shenzhen – September 09, 2026 -- INFiLED completed a new digital wayfinding installation at Shenzhen North Railway Station in June 2026, deploying its GeminiLED Series at key passenger circulation points as the company expands LED display deployment across China's rail network.

Dual-sided display targets converging passenger flows at major interchange

Shenzhen North combines high-speed rail with three metro lines, generating passenger flows that converge, divide and change direction throughout the hub. INFiLED's GeminiLED Series addresses this with a dual-sided structure that integrates two independently controlled display faces within a single suspended unit, allowing content to address passengers approaching from opposite directions simultaneously. The unit carries a 25.5 mm ultra-slim profile, a design constraint aimed at operating stations where structural loading, available space and short installation windows limit refurbishment work.

Liverpool – September 09, 2026 -- DELIVAN, the European-focused commercial vehicle brand backed by Chery Holding, will unveil its first production models at IAA Transportation 2026, following its global debut at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show in April 2026. DELIVAN operates as a subsidiary of Chery Commercial Vehicle.

DELIVAN to reveal two fully electric production vans in different size classes

The two production vehicles represent distinct segments of DELIVAN's planned European lineup and are designed to address varied professional use cases. Four converted variants will accompany the base models, demonstrating the platform's adaptability for specialized applications.