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HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corp. has unveiled a strategic initiative to assemble electric vehicles.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI—Regent Craft Inc. has conducted a successful test of its 12-passenger battery-powered Viceroy “seaglider” here.

BROOKSHIRE, TX—Tesla is set to build its third Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas, investing $200 million to expand its energy storage production. 

Despite the policy changes coming out of Washington, EVs aren’t going away. If anything, battery power is here to stay and will become even more prominent on American roads.

Yamaha Motor Corp. recently unveiled a hydrogen-powered outboard boat engine.

ZURICH—Advanced manufacturing technology will play a key role as the automotive industry continues to transition to mixed-model assembly lines.

CAMBRIDGE, England—A variety of start-up companies are developing next-generation radar technology for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance system applications.

Since its debut, Super Cruise has been integrated into over 20 GM models, with customers logging hundreds of millions of hands-free driving miles.

TROY, MI—The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Stud reveals that quality-related issues are declining.

Volkswagen has been expanding its presence across Africa, recently creating a dedicated "Sub-Saharan" region to oversee operations. The company already has manufacturing and assembly facilities in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ghana. A similar e-tractor initiative, the GenFarm Project, is already underway in Rwanda, providing sustainable mechanized farming solutions.