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Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets
Cartech

Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets

Fleet operators in New Zealand get a lower-cost electric van option as Farizon targets businesses facing rising fuel bills and charging gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Vehicles stories

Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Firewalls

Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend

Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Software-as-a-Service

Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts

Higher annual sales and profit at Pinewood were helped by new contracts, as testing of its software began at Lithia's US dealerships.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards
Digital Transformation

Adobe names winners of 2026 Experience Maker Awards

Customer engagement gains, including a USD $1 billion revenue impact at Lenovo, topped Adobe’s 2026 Experience Maker Awards shortlist.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
UK reindustrialisation investment set to fall sharply
Semiconductors

UK reindustrialisation investment set to fall sharply

Planned UK reindustrialisation spending is set to halve next year as firms become more selective about reshoring and domestic sourcing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Firewalls

How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs

Predictable monthly payments are helping organisations avoid emergency firewall failures, cut downtime and keep security budgets under control.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
Network Infrastructure

AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands

As AI workloads strain bandwidth and reliability, the renamed unit is widening its testing range to cover faster, more software-defined networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs
Digital Transformation

SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs

SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Vehicles stories

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
Cartech

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding

The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Virtualisation

Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV

Centralised computing is set to cut hardware complexity in Leapmotor's D19, which starts mass production this month with up to eight displays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Australians eye electric vehicles as fuel costs bite
Cartech

Australians eye electric vehicles as fuel costs bite

Rising petrol bills are nudging more Australians towards electric and hybrid cars, though most are still weighing price and charging concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y
Cartech

Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y

Australia’s car buyers now face far more choice as the market has shifted from local sedans to imported SUVs and electric vehicles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Cartech

Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs
Digital Transformation

Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs

The South Korean vehicle rental group expects annual software support costs to fall by more than 50 per cent, freeing cash for AI and cloud projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
Unified Communications

Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap

Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit
Smart Cities

SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit

Southwest Research Institute backs Detroit essay contest inviting young innovators to reimagine US transport with artificial intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn
Cartech

UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn

UK goods exports surged 6.7% in January, led by EU and non-EU gains, even as sales to the US slid amid fresh tariff and trade pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026