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New York State's largest electric bus depot has been commissioned in Buffalo, featuring 36 overhead charging systems for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's fleet. The facility is expected to serve as a model for the state's public transit transition to clean energy, supporting goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in urban areas.

Autonomous driving technology firm Nuro has announced a collaboration with automotive manufacturers and mobility service providers through licensing its Nuro Driver™ platform, aiming to accelerate the adoption of autonomous driving technology in the transportation sector. The Nuro Driver™ integrates advanced AI software with custom hardware to support Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, focusing on enhancing reliability and safety, and propelling the industry towards an autonomous future.

In August 2024, Indonesia's car sales showed a month-on-month increase, with wholesale sales reaching 76,304 units, up 2.8%, and retail sales at 76,808 units, up 1.6%. However, year-on-year, the wholesale sales for January-August 2024 decreased by 17.1%, and retail sales dropped by 12.1%. Toyota, Daihatsu, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, and Suzuki are the top five best-selling brands.

Hycan, the new energy vehicle brand established by GAC Group and NIO, plans to introduce its all-electric vehicle models to the Malaysian market in the first quarter of 2025. Hycan has appointed a Malaysian company, Concept Fields, as the general agent for the brand in Malaysia and international markets, responsible for import, sales, and after-sales services. The first batch of models is expected to arrive in February or March 2025, including the Z03 SUV, A06/A06 Plus sedans, and V09 MPV. Initially, they will be imported as CBU units, with plans to switch to CKD local assembly around April. Hycan is currently in talks with various companies to explore assembly options and is working on the conversion from LHD to RHD for the incoming models.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid plans to challenge Tesla's Model Y with a midsize electric crossover set to launch in 2026. Built on a midsize platform and featuring a new drive unit called Atlas, the upcoming model promises greater cabin space and efficiency, aiming for longer range with less energy consumption and therefore fewer batteries than competitors. Lucid has not disclosed specific performance details but aims for a starting price under $50,000, competitive against the Model Y without factoring in the US federal tax credit and Tesla's own "gas savings" incentives.

Malaysian car brand Perodua has officially launched an online booking platform, allowing customers to browse models, select configurations, and apply for loans with partner banks after paying a refundable deposit. The platform also offers test drive scheduling and trade-in services to enhance the car buying experience.