Events

Italy: Supreme Court accepts refusal of compensation after theft

The Italian Supreme Court ruled that an insurer can refuse to compensate for car theft even if the victim has filed a police report.

Japanese auto exports return to growth for April-September 2026

Japanese vehicle exports grew for the first time in three years during April-September 2026, driven by Europe despite a sharp decline in the Middle East, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).

Easing of US customs duties in favor of Audi

Audi benefits from an easing of US customs duties, in a context where US midterm elections are weighing on automotive policies.

In Spain, insuring an electric car now costs as much as a diesel

According to data reported in Spain, the cost of insuring an electric vehicle now matches that of a diesel, altering the economic equation of electric mobility.

Expresso News: the weekly automotive news review

BlogAutomobile publishes its weekly recap of automotive news.

NHTSA demands all GM failure records for the 6.2L V8 before November 13

The US highway safety agency has asked General Motors to submit all records of failures related to its 6.2L V8 engine before November 13, as part of its investigation.

Regional dealers drive BYD's next phase of growth

BYD relies on a network of regional distributors to support its next phase of commercial growth.

German dealer Autohaus König insolvent

Bavarian auto distributor Autohaus König is insolvent; the future of its sites in Bavaria remains uncertain.

British sports car manufacturer prepares its return

Another British sports car manufacturer is looking to be reborn with a new model.

Driver victim of Tesla Summon function malfunction in a parking lot

A Tesla owner reports that a Summon call in a parking lot went wrong, illustrating the limits of the automatic maneuvering system.

Seat vehicle recall for a screw defect

Seat launches a recall campaign concerning a screw that complicates workshop handling.

A2A wants to densify its charging network in provincial Italy

The head of A2A advocates for a dense territorial network of charging points to accelerate the transition to electric cars in Italy.

Ionity wants to deploy fast chargers without strengthening the power grid

Ionity presents a solution to accelerate the deployment of its fast charging stations in Europe by bypassing grid limitations.

Corferias Auto Show announces its dates

The auto show organized at Corferias, in Bogota, communicates the dates of its next edition.

Australia: street-side charging points soon unusable

Electric vehicle charging points installed on Australian streets risk becoming unusable, according to an ABC report.

Lamborghini says it is not overly concerned about the Chinese market, for now

The Italian supercar manufacturer says it is not concerned in the short term about the Chinese automotive market, while remaining attentive to its evolution.

Mobileye wins contract with major US automaker

Mobileye announces an agreement with a major American automobile manufacturer, boosting its stock price.

Peterbilt opens its electric trucks to public fleets via Sourcewell

Peterbilt adds its range of medium and heavy-duty electric trucks to its cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell, facilitating the electrification of state and municipal fleets.

Texas police integrate a 710 hp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

The Texas Department of Public Safety adds a 710 hp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat to the fleet of its North region.

Citroën reportedly working on an electric 2 CV return around €15,000

According to Spanish press, Citroën is working on an electric reinterpretation of the 2 CV positioned around €15,000.

Evolution of global electric car sales by country from 2010 to 2025

A review traces the trajectory of electric vehicle sales across different countries between 2010 and 2025.

2026 ranking of after-sales satisfaction for brands in China

A 2026 ranking of automotive brand after-sales satisfaction in China places Nio at the top with 814 points, followed by Chery and GAC Honda tied.

Bentley no longer outsells Rolls-Royce

Bentley, which once sold three times more cars than Rolls-Royce, no longer dominates its British rival in sales volume.

Subaru aims to win over more American customers

Subaru plans to gain American buyers through a strengthened lineup, more flexible production, and reduced manufacturing costs.

Forecasts for the regenerative braking systems market by 2035

A market study anticipates the evolution of the regenerative braking systems market until 2035, driven by demand for electric vehicles and efficiency standards.

Merz surprised by Asian reluctance to European automotive "Made in Europe" plan

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was surprised by the reservations expressed by Asian countries regarding the European local content project for the automotive industry.

MG hints at future rivals for the Mitsubishi Pajero and BYD Shark 6

MG suggests it may offer future pickup trucks competing with the Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 and the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid on the Australian market.

The electric vehicle, showcase of China's state industrial project

An analysis presents the electric car as the visible part of China's state-led industrial dominance project, beyond just the automotive sector.