Events

Stellantis bets on ethanol and electrification to reduce emissions in Brazil

Stellantis is defending in Brazil a strategy combining ethanol and electrification to reduce emissions from the automotive sector.

Audi Q5L Sportback: discount of 146,000 yuan in Changsha

A dealership in Changsha is offering a discount of up to 146,000 yuan on the Audi Q5L Sportback.

Les concessionnaires américains s'inquiètent de la montée de la vente directe

Aux États-Unis, la vente directe au consommateur gagne du terrain dans plusieurs États et inquiète les réseaux de concessionnaires, qui résistent à ce changement de modèle de distribution.

Shanghai wants to regulate deployment of autonomous vehicles in taxis

Shanghai authorities plan to promote, within a legal framework, the application of autonomous driving to the taxi sector.

Le remplacement de batterie comme alternative à la recharge à grande échelle

Un article examine l'hypothèse du remplacement de batterie plutôt que de la recharge pour un million de voitures électriques, en écho au développement de l'échange de batteries.

Nio tests snack-selling robot at its battery swap stations

Nio is experimenting with a robot offering drinks and snacks at its battery swap stations, a service diversification on its network.

BAIC and CATL want to develop battery swap stations

BAIC and CATL are partnering to promote electric vehicles through the deployment of battery swap stations.

AI takes over the entire automotive value chain, from cockpit to management

Artificial intelligence is spreading from the intelligent cockpit to company management, touching the entire Chinese automotive industry.

Zeekr unveils 2027 update for 7X, more powerful at unchanged price

The 2027 model year Zeekr 7X receives minor styling tweaks, more power and slightly increased range, at an unchanged price.

Indian industrialist criticizes Maserati after-sales service

Gautam Singhania warns buyers about the quality of Maserati's service in India, denouncing a luxury vehicle delivered with numerous defects.

Korean brands under 10,000 monthly sales in China

Korean automakers remain below the 10,000 monthly registrations mark in China, reviving questions about their chances of a rebound in this market.

Shangjie 8 sales decline across all models after launch hype

After the launch effect, Shangjie 8 sales show a widespread monthly decline in August in China.

Italy: new Highway Code changes parking rules

The entry into force of Italy's new Highway Code changes parking rules, including the issue of the "one-meter distance", with consequences for electric vehicles.

Wuhan hosts international conference on optical-automotive integration

The city of Wuhan hosted the 2026 automotive industrial cooperation conference dedicated to the convergence of optical technologies and vehicles, presented as a new growth driver.

Changan Automobile signs strategic agreement with China Mobile

Changan Automobile and telecom operator China Mobile have concluded a strategic cooperation agreement.

NIO retraces eight years of battery swapping development

NIO looks back on eight years of deployment of its battery-swapping technology and claims the results.

Ranking of the most valuable electric cars at resale in China in September

A ranking of the ten electric cars with the best resale values in China in September is published.

Changan reviews its three strategic plans

Changan Automobile presents the culmination of its three major plans and estimates that the group is reaching a structural upward inflection point.

Italy backs swift European approval of Tesla's FSD

Italian Minister Matteo Salvini announces that Italy supports rapid EU-wide homologation of Tesla's assisted driving system, following an exchange with Elon Musk.

Un fournisseur chinois détaille son offre de gestion thermique pour véhicules électriques

L'entreprise chinoise Shangluo Electronics indique que ses solutions de pilotage de la gestion thermique servent au support technique et à l'introduction de produits distribués pour les véhicules à énergie nouvelle.

Le futur Volkswagen Transporter abandonnerait la base technique Ford

La prochaine génération du Volkswagen Transporter ne reposerait plus sur une plateforme Ford, marquant un changement de stratégie de collaboration entre les deux groupes.

Stellantis presents after-sales solutions at Brazilian mechanics congress

Stellantis participates for the fifth year in the Brazilian Mechanics Congress, where it brings together its after-sales brands such as Mopar and bproauto to present integrated solutions to the aftermarket.

Classement des électriques offrant la plus grande autonomie sous 30 000 euros

Sélection des dix modèles électriques affichant la meilleure autonomie pour un prix inférieur à 30 000 euros.

Au Canada, la majorité des acheteurs changent de véhicule en cours d'achat

Selon le rapport Path to Purchase 2026 d'AutoTrader, 69 % des acheteurs de véhicules neufs et 79 % de ceux d'occasion au Canada n'achètent pas le modèle initialement prévu.

Tesla recule de 11,9 % en Chine mais compense par les exportations

Les ventes de Tesla aux clients chinois ont baissé de 11,9 % tandis que les exportations depuis l'usine de Shanghai progressent fortement, amortissant la baisse sur le marché local.

Toyota Racing targets drivers' title at 6 Hours of Monza

Toyota Racing contests the 2026 WEC finale at the 6 Hours of Monza with a chance at the drivers' title. The team has already won the manufacturers' championship in Barcelona.