Events

UK: protected zones excluded from home charger simplification

Despite the relaxation of planning rules for home charging point installation, residents of British conservation areas remain excluded and face additional costs and delays.

Cadillac Escalade IQ affected by suspension squeak with no fix

A preliminary GM service bulletin points to an upper control arm bushing as the probable cause of a squeak on the Cadillac Escalade IQ, with no solution available.

The seven finalists for Car of the Year 2027 are all electric

The list of finalists for the 2027 edition of the Car of the Year award has been unveiled: for the first time, the seven selected models are all 100% electric.

F1 cars reportedly running with a form of top speed limit since start of season

According to a Dutch article, Formula 1 single-seaters are evolving with a sort of maximum speed, making records like Bottas' 372.5 km/h at Mexico in 2016 improbable.

Chinese automaker accused of failing to pay travel expenses

An automaker is accused of unpaid travel expenses, according to reports circulating in China.

Shandong: financing meeting for the automotive industry

Shandong authorities organized a matchmaking meeting between the financial sector and the automotive industry to support its development.

Alliance Automotive Group focuses on resource sharing to help independent workshops

Faced with the proliferation of electronic control units and the locking-in of electronic functions, Alliance Automotive Group France aims to preserve the ability of independent repairers to intervene while controlling their investment costs.

S-Klub LA presents a modified Mercedes CLK GTR

California-based tuner S-Klub LA unveils a heavily reworked version of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, a GT1 model produced in very few road-going examples.

JD launches meter-based charging cable installation service

JD offers a charging cable installation service for electric vehicle charging stations billed by the meter.

Nexteer files patent for automatic rotor assembly equipment for power steering

Nexteer's Liuzhou subsidiary has filed a patent application for automatic rotor assembly equipment intended for electric power steering systems.

Complaint targeting Foton's after-sales service published on 12315 platform

A consumer filed a complaint on the 12315 platform regarding after-sales service issues related to Foton.

Complaint targeting Wuling's after-sales service published on 12315 platform

A consumer complaint targeting Wuling's after-sales service has been published on the Chinese 12315 platform.

Automobile seat manufacturer patents bending machine for frames

Zhongde Auto Seat Manufacturing has obtained a patent for a bending machine intended for the manufacture of automobile seat frames, improving productivity.

Chinese supplier patents anti-error device for welding molds for air conditioning parts

Huaxing Fire Protection obtains a patent for a device ensuring the stability of welding molds for automotive air conditioning parts at the workstation.

Japan: second-generation Porsche Panamera on the used market

As new car prices rise, the second-generation Porsche Panamera is becoming accessible on the used market in Japan, according to a local buying guide.

TotalEnergies commissions its first megawatt charging station in France

TotalEnergies has commissioned a 1 MW MCS charging installation at the AS 24 station in Phalsbourg, Moselle, which will also serve as a pilot site for electric heavy goods vehicles.

Digital vehicle registration arrives on smartphone

The digital version of the vehicle registration certificate can now be presented on a phone during a roadside check, replacing the paper document.

Citric acid and vitamin C process recovers 97% of lithium from batteries

Research shows that a mixture of citric acid and vitamin C can recover up to 97% of the lithium contained in electric car batteries.

Analysis of the impact of ultra-fast charging on the electric vehicle industry

An article examines the effects of ultra-fast charging technology on the development of the new energy vehicle sector.

Chinese supplier patents quick-installation tool for rivet nuts

Kunhou Auto Parts obtains a patent for a quick-installation tool for rivet nuts intended to improve equipment adaptability and production continuity.

Study: potassium titanate market driven by lightweight friction materials through 2035

A market study forecasts growth in potassium titanate through 2035, supported by demand for lighter friction materials for automobiles.

Mid-2026 automobile sales ranking in Europe

Ranking of manufacturers by car sales in Europe for the first half of 2026.

Mer inaugurates BK lounge area at its Constance charging hub

Charging operator Mer partners with BK World and equips its hub on Carl-Benz-Straße in Constance with a lounge area.

The Chery Tiggo 2 gets zero stars in the Latin NCAP crash test

The Chery Tiggo 2 fails the Latin NCAP crash test with a zero-star rating despite four airbags and ESP, a result described as concerning for safety.

In Flanders, road tax reformed starting in 2027

Flanders will apply a new road tax starting in 2027, presented as more favorable to diesel.

Study: double-sided adhesive tape market driven by automotive through 2035

A market study forecasts growth in the double-sided adhesive tape market through 2035, driven notably by demand from electronics and automotive.

BMW and Mercedes temporarily drop Level 3 autonomous driving

BMW and Mercedes provisionally remove their Level 3 autonomous driving systems from their lineup, while Xpeng demonstrates Level 2++ capabilities in Paris and automakers bet on assistants.

China: investigation opened into misleading promotions by automakers

An investigation has been opened in China into promotional practices deemed misleading, reminding automakers of the obligation to comply with commercial communication rules.

Ukraine: a new leader in the new car sales ranking

The ranking of best-selling new cars in Ukraine sees a change in leadership.