Russia launches first driverless train on Moscow central circle

On Wednesday, August 28, Moscow witnessed a significant milestone in public transportation as Russia's first autonomous train, Lastochka, began carrying passengers on the Moscow Central Circle (MCC).

Baku Metro sees surge in passenger numbers and revenue in first half of 2024

Canada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

IVECO truck production project receives multi-million investment

Az-Tex-Import, a leading Azerbaijani company, has announced a substantial investment of 10 million manats (approximately $5.9 million) in a project to manufacture IVECO light commercial vehicles.

BYD partners with Huawei to revolutionize autonomous driving

Chinese automaker BYD Co. is embarking on an exciting collaboration with tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. to revolutionize the world of autonomous driving.

Azerbaijan's rail sector: Fewer workers, higher wages in 2024

The number of railway workers in Azerbaijan has decreased by 15.3% by the end of the first half of 2024.

Yerevan and Tbilisi reconnect via railway

Azerbaijan to export 70% of locally produced IVECO vehicles

Az-Tex-Import LLC, a resident of the Araz Valley Economic Zone and Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park, is set to export approximately 70% of the trucks that will be produced under the IVECO brand, according to Samir Ibadullayev, the company's founder.

Japan's car exports to Azerbaijan plummet by 32% in first half of 2024

Azerbaijan's interest in Japanese automobiles has sharply declined since the first half of 2024.

Uber slapped with massive €290 million fine in data breach scandal

American ride-hailing and food delivery giant Uber Technologies has been slapped with a staggering €290 million fine by Dutch authorities for violating the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

South Korea bans full charging of electric vehicles due to fire risk

In a bid to prevent potential fire hazards, South Korean authorities are set to implement new regulations on electric vehicle charging.

BMW surpasses Tesla in July EV sales in Europe

German automaker Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) has overtaken Tesla Inc. in sales for the first time in July.

Riyadh Metro will open this year: Minister

Saleh Al-Jasser, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, confirmed that the Riyadh Metro will begin operations this year, in line with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s previous announcement.

Cruise's driverless taxis to hit US roads via Uber partnership

Air Astana and Japan Airlines agree on code-sharing for new Almaty - Tokyo route

Air Astana and Japan Airlines have signed a code-sharing agreement, under which they will place their codes on the new flight from Almaty to Tokyo. Its launch is planned for spring 2026.

Infiniti Q50 sedan "living out" its last days in market

The current model year will be the last for Infiniti Q50, a sedan model that has been in production for about 11 years.

Azerbaijan's SSC reveals revenues earned from cargo transportation in transport corridors

In January-June of this year, revenue from freight transportation through the transport corridors crossing Azerbaijan amounted to 276,189.4 thousand manats, a 2.6% decrease in annual comparison, State Statistical Committee informs.

Azerbaijan Railways: Railway transit freight within framework of North-South Corridor increased by 25%

In January-July of this year, 434,651 tons of transit freight were transported by railways through the territory of Azerbaijan within the framework of the North-South Corridor

China’s BYD to Start Electric Bus Production in Azerbaijan

Electrify Azerbaijan Company and China's BYD Company Limited (BYD) on Tuesday signed a framework agreement to modernize the passenger bus fleet in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan, Georgia create joint railway venture

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