Events

Suzuki signs disaster assistance agreement with Nagano

Suzuki has concluded a disaster assistance convention with the city of Nagano, providing free access to electric vehicles and small utility vehicles.

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.

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.

Lynk & Co 10+ recharges from 10% to 97% in less than 9 minutes

The Lynk & Co 10+, part of the Geely group, charges at over 1.1 MW and goes from 10% to 97% battery in less than nine minutes, faster than an equivalent BYD model.

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).

Energy density of electric car batteries rising sharply

A statistical review shows the increase in energy density of electric car batteries in recent years, with gains in range and weight reduction.

Expresso News: the weekly automotive news review

BlogAutomobile publishes its weekly recap of automotive news.

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.

Xiaomi rules out cheap electric cars for now

Xiaomi explains that it does not intend to position itself in the segment of low-priced small electric cars, preferring other product ranges.

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.

Australia: street-side charging points soon unusable

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

Corferias Auto Show announces its dates

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

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.

A solid-state battery with 1,500 km range tested on the road

A solid-state electrolyte battery announced with a 1,500 km range moves from the laboratory to the road, illustrating the progress of this technology.

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.

An Italian charging station recharges in 10 minutes

Presentation of a fast-charging station designed in Italy, capable of recharging an electric vehicle in about ten minutes.

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.

A new market developing around electric vehicle batteries

Demand for electric vehicle batteries is opening up new industrial outlets, particularly in second-life applications and recycling.

Chinese luxury electric cars set sales records

High-end electric models from Chinese manufacturers are recording unprecedented sales volumes on the domestic market.

Italy: The automotive decree is unblocked, purchase incentives expected

The Italian automotive decree has been unblocked, paving the way for possible vehicle purchase subsidies.

China aims for mass-produced solid-state batteries by 2030

China wants to industrialize mass-produced solid-state electrolyte batteries by 2030, a goal considered difficult.

Battery and range of a Tesla Model Y after 140,000 km

Measurements of battery capacity and remaining range of a Tesla Model Y that has covered 140,000 km.