Transportation & Mobility

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 18, 2025 - A new B2B-focused nautical event, the Napoli Boat Show (NBS), will debut from March 18-22, 2026 at Marina di Stabia in Castellammare di Stabia, positioning itself as a "Boutique Boat Show" built around a simple commercial premise: every boat on display is ready to sail, and sea trials are the norm rather than the exception.

A "Ready-to-Sea" exhibition model built for sales conversations
Unlike traditional dockside showcases, NBS is designed to reverse exhibition logic by putting on-water testing at the center of the buying process. The show's proposition is that there is a material difference between viewing a vessel moored at the quay and experiencing it underway-especially in a setting that allows shipowners and professional buyers to evaluate handling, comfort, and performance in real conditions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 15, 2025 - Dubai Airshow 2025 opened at Dubai World Central with the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft, signaling a higher-profile push by Chinese aerospace players to showcase commercial, unmanned, and next-generation aviation technologies to global buyers.

C919 debut puts China's narrowbody on a new international stage
At the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow, the appearance of the C919 marked its first showing in the Middle East, with a flight demonstration at the venue. The aircraft's presence matters beyond the air display: for airlines, lessors, MRO providers, and airport stakeholders, international showcases help shape early market perception around supply-chain maturity, support ecosystems, and longer-term export ambitions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 15, 2025 - ARIDGE has introduced new details on its next-generation A868 flying car concept and confirmed fresh progress at its flying car manufacturing plant, as the company positions two flight systems to serve different segments of China's emerging low-altitude mobility market.

Two flight systems target distinct low-altitude travel needs
ARIDGE framed the low-altitude economy as the next major growth frontier following new energy vehicles, and outlined a dual-product strategy built around different operating missions. The company is developing:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 15, 2025 - XPENG AEROHT has completed a public manned flight of its modular flying car, the "Land Aircraft Carrier," in Dubai and signed purchase agreements totaling 600 flying cars across the Middle East, as the company accelerates overseas expansion and rebrands as ARIDGE.

Dubai manned flight pairs technology validation with commercial traction
The October 12 milestone combined a fully manned demonstration flight with what the company described as record-breaking regional demand, lifting total global orders to over 7,000. The event was witnessed by regional dignitaries, members of the local Chinese community, and more than 100 media outlets, signaling both regulatory interest and market visibility as the "low-altitude economy" shifts from concept showcases to procurement discussions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 15, 2025 - XPENG AEROHT has secured a manned aircraft special flight permit from the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for its modular flying car "Land Aircraft Carrier" in Ras Al Khaimah, enabling manned flight tests across the country and marking a notable step in the overseas commercialization of China's low-altitude eVTOL technology.

Aviation permission becomes a market-entry signal for advanced air mobility
The permit, granted in Ras Al Khaimah, is positioned as the first such authorization obtained by a Chinese flying car company overseas. For B2B stakeholders-from mobility operators to public-sector agencies-regulatory access is often the gating factor that turns "future mobility" narratives into measurable pilots, procurement conversations, and infrastructure planning.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 15, 2025 - XPENG AEROHT, the flying car affiliate of Chinese EV maker XPENG, has begun trial production at what it describes as the world's first intelligent factory for mass-produced flying cars-an operational milestone as next-generation mobility moves from prototypes to industrial output.

Trial production signals a commercialization inflection point
The company started trial production on November 3, 2025, positioning the facility as a bridge between engineering validation and repeatable manufacturing. For the broader eVTOL and "low-altitude mobility" ecosystem, factory readiness matters because it shifts the discussion from flight demonstrations to supply chains, quality systems, and scalable assembly-areas that typically determine whether new vehicle categories can reach customers on schedule.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 11, 2025 - Mercedes-Benz is expanding its sustainability playbook with "Tomorrow XX", a cross-portfolio technology program designed to decarbonize vehicle components, scale circular materials and turn end-of-life cars into a strategic raw-materials source. For OEMs, suppliers and material innovators, the initiative signals how one of the world's leading premium automotive brands plans to industrialize low-carbon, circular design across its global lineup.

Holistic sustainability roadmap across the Mercedes-Benz portfolio

Tomorrow XX extends the holistic, multi-disciplinary approach first showcased in the VISION EQXX and CONCEPT AMG GT XX to the entire product portfolio, across all drivetrains. From the earliest design stages through to end-of-life, every component and material is being scrutinized for CO₂ impact, resource intensity and recyclability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - VisIC Technologies has raised $26 million in a Round B financing that positions its Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices at the center of the next wave of electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain innovation for global automotive and mobility markets. Led by a global semiconductor leader with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia (HKMC) joining as strategic investor, the funding will help VisIC industrialize its D³GaN™ platform for high-volume traction inverters and adjacent high-voltage applications.

GaN Steps Forward as EV OEMs Push Beyond Silicon and SiC

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 5, 2025 - Stellantis Pro One is using Solutrans 2025 in Lyon to underline its leadership in Europe's light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, combining a strong electric line-up, factory-integrated CustomFit conversions, V2G pilots and renewable fuel demonstrations to help craftsmen, SMEs and large fleets decarbonize without compromising capability.

Electric and Custom-Built Vans for Every Professional Use Case

On its Solutrans stand, Stellantis Pro One presents a broad mix of electric and combustion-powered vans configured through its CustomFit program, designed to address different trades and duty cycles from city logistics to specialist services. The display underlines that electrification and tailored conversions are now core to the Stellantis business model rather than niche options.

Key vehicles on show include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 5, 2025 - Stellantis is preparing a leadership handover at the top of its global motorsport operations, appointing seasoned engineer and team principal Olivier Jansonnie as Head of Stellantis Motorsport from January 31, 2026, as long-time motorsport chief Jean-Marc Finot retires after nearly four decades shaping performance programs across multiple brands.

Leadership transition at Stellantis Motorsport from 2026

From early 2026, Olivier Jansonnie will assume responsibility for Stellantis Motorsport, reporting to Emanuele Cappellano, Head of Enlarged Europe, European Brands and Stellantis Pro One. The transition will be managed jointly with outgoing leader Jean-Marc Finot to ensure continuity across factory programs, customer racing and high-performance road car initiatives.