Events

Great Wall Motor publishes results of bond conversion and option exercise

Great Wall Motor announces the conversion of its convertible bonds into shares and the results of the exercise of options from its 2023 incentive plan, with corresponding capital changes.

GAC: own brands exceed 50% of sales but loss reaches 6.99 billion yuan

Over the first nine months, GAC's own brands account for more than half of sales, but the group recorded a loss of 6.987 billion yuan according to the published figure.

Debate on ways to block the expansion of Chinese manufacturers

An article reviews attempts to block the expansion of Chinese automotive manufacturers and their actual effectiveness.

NIO presents its fifth-generation battery swap station at Wuhan salon

NIO exhibits its fifth-generation battery swap station at the Wuhan auto show, capable of swapping batteries in an average of three minutes.

Prices of used electric cars surge by 20% since January in Germany

According to autohaus.de, prices for used electric vehicles have increased by approximately 20% since January on the German market.

Audi prepares the return of the A2 model

Audi is working on the return of the A2 nameplate for a future model, whose contours are beginning to take shape.

Chery buys back HK$5.2 million worth of its own shares

Chery Automobile repurchased 221,000 of its shares for an amount of 5.2076 million Hong Kong dollars on November 2.

Toyota sold around 6,400 vehicles in Vietnam in October 2026

Toyota sold nearly 6,400 cars in Vietnam during the month of October 2026.

In the EU, electric car sales surpass combined petrol and diesel sales for the first time

For the first time in the European Union, registrations of electric cars have exceeded the combined total of petrol and diesel model sales.

A new manufacturer is set to open a distribution network in Vietnam

An automobile manufacturer is preparing to open sales outlets in Vietnam offering electric vehicles as well as petrol models equipped with electricity generation functionality.

The Fiat 500e electric sees price drops of several thousand euros in the Netherlands

The Fiat 500 Electric has seen its price reduced by several thousand euros on the Dutch market, a drop that could boost sales of the model.

Qingdao allocates 250 million yuan in subsidies for vehicle trade-ins in November 2026

The city of Qingdao announced a budget of 250 million yuan for scrappage and vehicle trade-in bonuses in November 2026.

A used Mercedes S-Class listed under €70,000 with a €30,000 discount

A used Mercedes S 350 d equipped with the chauffeur pack, massaging seats, and active rear-axle steering is offered for under €70,000 on the German used car market, representing a discount of approximately €30,000.

Hanyang district launches 10 million yuan in automotive coupons

The Hanyang district in Wuhan has opened the distribution of 10 million yuan in automotive purchase coupons, with subsidies of up to 6,000 yuan.

A private Citroën 2CV concept presented, more refined than the Paris Motor Show version

Citroën's director showed his team a 2CV concept-car judged to be more successful than the one exhibited at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, but which was never revealed to the public.

The Renault Twingo electric offered on lease from €112 per month

Renault offers the new Twingo electric on lease starting from €112 per month in Germany.

The BYD Seal U electric gets an update with integrated Google

The BYD Seal U electric is to be presented on November 19 with improvements to the infotainment system, battery, and charging, and possibly an 800-volt architecture.

The ten finalists for Japan Car of the Year 2026-2027 unveiled

The top ten cars of the year were selected in Japan on November 2, 2026; the winner of the Japan Car of the Year will be chosen from among them.

A recent Peugeot 5008 GT listed under €30,000 on the German used car market

A few months old Peugeot 5008 GT is offered for less than €30,000 on the German used car market, with a depreciation of nearly 40%.

Honda significantly lowers prices for CR-V and ZR-V

Honda has lowered the prices of its CR-V and ZR-V, with a particularly marked discount on the ZR-V.

European manufacturers bet on the return of classic models against Chinese brands

Analysis of the strategy employed by European manufacturers who are reviving historical names to counter the offensive from Chinese brands.

Skoda announces increased sales over nine months

Skoda has published its results for the first nine months, marked by a growth in its sales.

Electric commercial vehicles gain market share in Europe

During the first three quarters of 2026, nearly 1.7 million new vans, trucks, and buses were registered in Europe, with significant progress in electrified models whose market share remains highly variable across segments.

The Changan Q06 exceeds 10,000 deliveries in its first month

The Changan Q06 exceeded 10,000 deliveries during its first month on sale, with 45% of versions equipped with the Tianshu Pilot Ultra system.

Toyota and Waymo industrialize production of their robotaxi

Toyota and Waymo are moving to the industrialization of their robotaxi, with integrated assembly on a production line. This new development extends their collaboration in autonomous driving.

Malaysia: BYD owners book workshop appointments via the OneGo app

BYD now allows its Malaysian customers to book maintenance appointments via the OneGo app.

The ten most affordable electric cars in Brazil in November 2026

Ranking of the cheapest electric models available on the Brazilian market in November 2026.

Xinzhou district distributes 6 million yuan in automotive vouchers

The Xinzhou district in Wuhan has launched a distribution of 6 million yuan in vehicle purchase vouchers.

Chinese cars evolve from curiosity to a reference studied by rivals

Chinese press highlights that foreign manufacturers are now actively studying Chinese models, signaling a shift in status on the market.

The Toyota bZ4X becomes an autonomous car-sharing vehicle for 2027

Toyota is preparing an autonomous version of its electric SUV bZ4X intended for car sharing, including in Europe, with a launch targeted for 2027.

Solid-state batteries presented as the next revolution for electric vehicles

An explanatory article on solid-state electrolyte batteries and their promises for the range and cost of electric vehicles.

Chinese company Puhua launches eight open-source projects for AI-defined vehicles

Chinese automotive software publisher Puhua unveils eight results and opens a new open-source phase around the concept of AI-defined vehicles.

Renault Twingo E-Tech reaches 26,000 sales in 2026

The new Renault Twingo E-Tech electric, priced from €13,413, has already accumulated 26,000 units sold in 2026, marking the success of Renault's retro strategy.

Peugeot resurrects the RCZ name with the electric RCZ Vision concept

Peugeot unveiled the RCZ Vision concept on October 11, 2026, a 500-horsepower electric coupe that revives the RCZ designation after an eleven-year absence.