Look at the language used ... carefully.
A quick observation from the last MD&A and the specific language used: From the MD & A, "Prototypes have passed all functional acceptance testing with our automotive partner and product launch dates and marketing strategy has been confirmed with the company." Note specifically that they did not say potential automotive partner. The German Auto subsidiary is referred to as their partner.
From a legal lingo perspective I sincerely doubt this is a mistake. It is a very specific an carefully chosen phrasing that should remove doubt as to if a partnership exists. We just don't have the details.
I think you'll find that the Directors of the company are sharing everyone's frustration with respect to material disclosures. They are however bound by confidentiality agreements with their partners. The potential for negative impact on the share price is recognized and has not been allowed to manifest. Can you think of any other ticker on the TSX.V where the SP has not faltered or moved to any relative degree with 3 months of no news? I cannot. In fact for most the SP falters within a couple weeks or so of silence. This ticker is testing everyone's patience I am sure. I remain optimistic that the reward will have made the wait worth it. This share price does not appear to be manipulated as much as it appears to be managed.
"Good things come to those that wait."