Events

Seres and Changan publish their third-quarter revenues

Seres reports quarterly revenue of 28 billion yuan and Changan 36.2 billion yuan for the third quarter.

Sensor manufacturer Meixin presents four applications, including automotive perception

Meixin Semiconductor details four usage scenarios for its magnetic sensors, ranging from vehicle perception to embodied intelligence.

Toyota Aqua GR Sport revisited for equipment close to Z trim level

The GR Sport trim of the Toyota Aqua incorporates many features from the Z version but omits some, sparking criticism.

Lexus prepares the TZ, its first three-row electric SUV

Lexus is set to introduce the TZ in Japan this winter of 2026, a 5.1-meter-long, three-row electric SUV with around 400 hp, destined to become the brand's future flagship.

Ford hints at electric return of the Escape in 2029

Ford describes the discontinuation of the Escape as a pause and hints at the model's return in electric version in 2029.

BYD begins deliveries of its high-end electric sedan with 1,000 km range

BYD has begun deliveries in China of a flagship electric sedan claiming 1,000 km of range, featuring air suspension and autonomous driving. The manufacturer is thus strengthening its offensive in the Chinese premium segment.

InnoTrans 2026: more discreet bus exhibitions

Berlin's InnoTrans rail trade show is hosting bus presentations this year that are less prominent than in previous editions.

Japan: used Land Cruiser Prado 120s hold above 2 million yen

Prices for third-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (120) models remain high in Japan, still above 2 million yen despite their age.

New car-sharing service in Milan with free electric vehicles until 2030

A new car-sharing service has been launched in Milan, offering free electric vehicles until 2030.

BYD Yangwang will unveil the Dingyao (ALTIOR) sedan in Dubai in November

BYD's premium brand announces the Dingyao, the first sedan in its Series U range, with a solid-state battery and a world premiere scheduled for November in Dubai. The report also mentions Chery's profit of 13.9 billion yuan over nine months.

Hyundai Steel: 51% rebound in operating profit

Hyundai Steel, the steel subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group, sees its operating profit rebound 51% while remaining below last year's level.

CATL continues battery swap rollout, lithium sector Q3 results rise

A sector report indicates that CATL is deepening its battery swap network while Chinese lithium companies mostly show year-on-year quarterly profit growth.

Ducati launches the Monster Dark 2027, 111 hp and cheaper

Ducati adds a Dark version of the 2027 Monster to its range, featuring 111 hp, a more sober finish, and priced 1,200 euros lower.

Hyundai Mobis: operating profit up 17.2% in the third quarter of 2026

Hyundai Mobis reports revenue of 15,723.3 billion won and an operating profit of 914.1 billion, driven by electrification in Europe and after-sales services. The supplier announces it is turning towards humanoid robotics components.

Shandong's automotive supply chain includes 28 listed companies

Shandong hosts 28 listed companies in the automotive sector, highlighting the industrial density of the Chinese province.

BYD surpasses 30,000 sales in Spain

BYD crosses the 30,000 vehicles sold mark in Spain, driven by the Song Plus and Seagull models.

Hyundai Steel: steel growth facing dilemmas

A series of analyses on Hyundai Steel, whose activity developed alongside the Korean automotive industry, and the tensions this dependence creates.

Toyota deploys mobile hydrogen station for fuel cell trucks in North America

Toyota North America is setting up a mobile hydrogen refueling station for its fuel cell trucks and developing high-pressure refueling comparable to diesel in duration.

Vingroup plans a $500 million electric vehicle plant in the Philippines

Vietnamese group Vingroup, parent company of VinFast, is considering investing $500 million in an electric vehicle plant in the Philippines.

Ford targets 5 million annual sales by 2032

Ford CEO Jim Farley sets a target of 5 million vehicles sold per year by 2032.

Glass sand market driven by automotive demand until 2035

A market study forecasts growth in glass sand demand, driven by construction and automotive glass, through 2035.

Alpine considering a combustion coupe to complement the all-electric A110

While the new A110 is planned to be fully electric, Alpine is reportedly considering offering a combustion-engine coupe as well.

Zeekr unveils 2027 update for 7X, more powerful at unchanged price

The 2027 model year Zeekr 7X receives minor styling tweaks, more power and slightly increased range, at an unchanged price.

FAW enriches its $6,735 electric city car with rear doors

FAW updates its low-priced small electric car with rear doors and more than tripled trunk volume.

Valuation criteria for new energy vehicle manufacturers evolve

Sector value analysis shows that investors no longer rely solely on monthly sales but use new criteria to evaluate Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturers.

New energy vehicle sales in China in August 2026: BYD leads

In August 2026, BYD continues to dominate new energy vehicle sales in China, with Chery and Leapmotor seeing strong growth.

TSMC could play an increased role in Tesla's Terafab project in Texas

Tesla is said to have reopened discussions with TSMC for a more significant role in its Terafab foundry project in Texas. Ownership conditions remain to be defined.

JAC confirms discussions with Huawei and Stellantis

JAC Motors indicates it is holding exploratory discussions with Huawei and Stellantis regarding potential strategic cooperation. No agreement has been announced yet.