Events

Honda recalls nearly 100,000 vehicles over safety issue

Honda launches a recall affecting nearly 100,000 cars in the United States due to a major safety defect.

Rising auto loan rates weigh on new car purchases in Japan

Interest rates on auto loans are rising in Japan, slowing down the purchase of new vehicles, particularly among Honda and Mazda customers.

Geely Automobile issues apologies

Geely Automobile has published public apologies, without the specific reason being detailed in the excerpt.

First electric car: recent used models as an alternative

A advice article compares the interest of buying a recent used electric car versus a new model for a first electric purchase.

Mercedes-Benz prepares electric batteries with greater range

Mercedes-Benz is working on new battery cells intended to increase the range of its electric vehicles.

Nissan cuts development lead times by 20 months to counter Chinese manufacturers

Amid restructuring, Nissan is revising its development methods to shorten the time-to-market for its future models, including the new Skyline, by approximately 20 months.

Stellantis aims for an electric car at €15,000: conditions to be met

Stellantis is studying the launch of an electric car around €15,000 and details the industrial and regulatory conditions necessary to maintain this price point.

Luxury market in Chennai driven by electric vehicles and younger buyers

The premium segment is growing in Chennai, driven by demand for electric vehicles and a younger clientele.

Washington considers reduced tariffs for manufacturers investing in the United States

The Trump administration would be preparing tariff relief for automakers investing in the United States, according to Japanese press reports.

EU: hybrids at 36% and electrics at 23% of the automotive market in 2026

In the European Union market, hybrid powertrains account for 36% of sales and electric vehicles 23%, showing an increase.

Pioneer makes its COCCHi navigation service compatible with five Honda models

Pioneer announces that its COCCHi for Automotive embedded navigation application equips five Google-enabled Honda models, for 700 yen per month.

Mexican industry sees possible second wave of nearshoring

Mexican industrial players believe a second wave of relocations to Mexico is feasible, with expected effects on the automotive sector.

South Korea: semiconductors and automotive support activity in the third quarter

Semiconductor and automotive production drive a rebound in activity in South Korea during the third quarter, while consumption declines.

Transition to electric vehicles progresses at different paces across markets

An analysis describes a global electric transition at varying speeds, with pioneer markets already mature and others in the startup phase.

Skoda launches Sportline trim for Kylaq in India

Skoda India adds a Sportline trim to its compact SUV Kylaq, featuring black styling and a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Brazilian carbon market could change rules for cars and fleets

The evolution of Brazil's carbon market could modify obligations imposed on vehicles, fuels, and corporate fleets.

Hino upgrades Blue Ribbon Z EV electric bus

Hino updates its Blue Ribbon Z EV electric bus with a cold-climate version and a relocated charging port.

Jeju: loss of tax revenue from electric vehicle registrations

Each electric vehicle registration in Jeju costs approximately 1.5 million won in tax revenue, creating a dilemma for the island's carbon neutrality goals.

Record pay for US automotive executives in 2025

Executives at major US automakers received record compensation in 2025, with Elon Musk far ahead despite mixed financial results.

Evaluation card market driven by automotive until 2035

A market study predicts accelerated growth in the evaluation card market until 2035, driven by the automotive sector and industrial automation.

Report analyzes automakers' shift toward robotics and physical AI

A Japanese report examines how physical AI and robotics are redefining the competitive domains of automakers beyond the vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz's future 'baby' G-Class will not be exclusively electric

Mercedes-Benz plans to offer its future small G-Class with multiple powertrains, not just an electric version.

Next Nissan Serena expected with third-generation e-POWER technology

Japanese press anticipates developments for the upcoming Serena based on technologies introduced in the new Elgrand, notably the third-generation e-POWER system and e-4ORCE.

Battery innovation promises to double range at lower cost

A technological battery innovation could allow drivers to travel twice as far with significantly cheaper batteries, putting an end to heavy and expensive electric vehicles.

Huayu Automotive: new management statements to investors

Chinese supplier Huayu Automotive published a response from its board secretary to investors on October 30.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.