Sat April 11, 2026 (Run 3) | Mobility Monitor

Rental Car Industry

AutoUnion Rent A Car named to Financial Times' FT1000 fastest-growing European companies list for achieving significant revenue growth Auto Rental News
Surprice opens two new rental branches in Japan, expanding its presence in the Asian market Auto Rental News

AI technology enables car rental companies to optimize pricing through intelligent processes that set rates dynamically at optimal times Auto Rental News
Oshkosh deploys ground support robots at airports to reduce operating costs amid rising fuel prices from Middle East conflict Electrek
UK government backs 8 autonomous mobility projects through £150 million CAM Pathfinder programme to advance the country's £3.7 billion Connected and Automated Mobility industry MoveMnt

Gulf carriers offer low fares between Europe and Asia, but ongoing Iran conflict raises safety concerns for travelers weighing cost versus risk Skift

Royal Enfield launches its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, marking a major milestone for the iconic brand Electrek
Tesla adds Chinese battery maker Sunwoda as its fifth global supplier to diversify supply chain and reduce costs as margins decline from 27% peak in 2021 to 15% Electrek
Tesla China denies Reuters report about developing a new compact electric SUV Electrek
Hyundai unveils two new IONIQ EV concepts: an electric sedan called Earth and a family SUV called Venus Electrek
Honda's retro Super-N electric hot hatch will launch in UK starting under £20,000 ($27,000) Electrek
MEYER WERFT shipyard introduces battery-electric cruise ship concept "Vision" for zero-emissions cruising, potentially launching within a few years Electrek
Nio disclosed 10,600 job cuts in 2025, including 40% reduction in R&D staff, according to US regulatory filing EV Blog
Lucid Motors begins Gravity SUV deliveries in Europe after three-month delay EV Blog
Lucid faces ongoing customer complaints over key fob recognition failures and service delays EV Blog
US Trade Representative confirms Chinese automakers will struggle to enter US market despite discussions about potential Canadian entry EV Blog

Jeep confirms Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will return to lineup this year The Drive
Nissan announces next-generation Z sports car won't arrive until after 2030 The Drive