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Software-defined vehicles flagged as ‘major target’ for cyberattacks within three years
Cybersecurity is set to become a critical engineering capability for the global automotive industry as the risks from sophisticated cyberattacks against software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are predicted to spiral. An overwhelming 85% of UK automotive software developers believe SDVs will become a major target for cyberattacks by 2029 A new report

iCaur V25 midsize SUV breaks cover but UK arrival uncertain
Chery’s iCaur brand has swiftly followed its plans for global expansion by unveiling the V25 SUV at the Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The all-new, mid-sized SUV has been uncovered just days after Chery International confirmed the UK arrival of the iCaur brand from early 2027, starting first

Expert ‘Future of Fleet’ webinar now available on demand
Fleet World has released the full recording of its ‘Future of Fleet’ webinar, produced in association with the AA, Geotab, Jaama, KGM and Matrix iQ. The expert webinar is now available to watch on demand Now available to watch on demand, the expert webinar will help businesses navigate the next

Matrix iQ unveils iQ360 fleet and asset data platform for AI-powered tracking
UK telematics specialist Matrix iQ has launched its next-generation iQ360 platform, bringing advanced AI-powered data insights and risk management to global fleet operations. The redesigned platform brings advanced AI-powered data insights and risk management to fleets The redesigned platform provides operations with in-depth data insights to help proactively identify risk

Source ultra-rapid chargers now available on GreenFlux roaming network
Source has integrated its expanding UK network of ultra-rapid charging hubs into GreenFlux’s European roaming platform, opening up its high-powered infrastructure to millions of international electric vehicle drivers. The deal connects GreenFlux’s roaming network to Source’s growing UK hub infrastructure The new roaming partnership allows users of more than 100

Tesla unveils flying Roadster with SpaceX thrusters
Tesla has unveiled a flying, rocket-assisted version of its long-delayed second-generation Roadster during a live demonstration in Texas. Uncovered nearly a decade after the first concept was shown, the “last best drivers’ car” was inspired by films such as James Bond’s Lotus Esprit in The Spy Who Loved Me, and

Denza confirms intelligent drive tech for Europe in 2027
Denza – BYD’s premium technology-oriented automotive brand – has announced that its Z9GT grand tourer will receive an upgrade for its intelligent driving assistance system, significantly boosting its urban driving capabilities. The Z9GT grand tourer will get an upgrade for its intelligent driving assistance system, significantly boosting its urban driving

UK outperforms most European used car markets, Indicata reports
The UK used car market continues to outpace its European counterparts, according to the latest Indicata Market Watch Report. Delivering factory-level specification and fitted-options data for individual vehicles, VINView Pro is designed to eliminate data gaps and inaccuracies in valuations Used vehicle values remain broadly stable while several key European

Peugeot unveils 816hp E-T16 all-electric concept to preview next-generation 208
Peugeot has given a design preview for the upcoming next-gen 208 in a new concept that pays tribute to the brand’s motorsport heritage. Unveiled this week at the Paris Motor Show, the all-electric E-T16 Concept arrives exactly 40 years after the iconic 205 T16 secured its back-to-back World Rally Championship


