Events

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.

In the United States, only 11% of internal combustion engine car owners consider switching to electric

An American survey shows that convincing buyers of internal combustion engine cars to switch to electric remains difficult, with only 11% considering it for their next purchase.

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.

A 1928 Bentley 4.5 Litre barn find could top one million dollars

A 1928 Bentley 4.5 Litre with Vanden Plas bodywork, found in a barn, is being auctioned. Its rarity and previous sales of this model suggest a seven-figure value.

Political debate on electric vehicles in Australia

Political figures are judged reluctant to defend electric vehicles, with Australia cited as a possible model.

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.

GM unveils a new more efficient electric platform

General Motors presents a new generation of electric platform allowing batteries up to 20% smaller and a much more powerful electronic architecture.

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.

Toyota tests affordable urban electric SUV prototype in Europe

Toyota is testing in Europe a prototype of an affordable compact electric SUV, intended for the urban segment. The manufacturer has not specified a launch date.

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.

BYD Dolphin Surf: comparison between certified and real consumption

A test compares the certified and real consumption of the BYD Dolphin Surf.

2026 outlook for the Japanese market in-vehicle wireless communications

A study presents the prospects for the Japanese market for short-range in-vehicle wireless communication systems in 2026.

Premium Vannado Altiplano motorhome presented with roof terrace

Vannado unveils the Altiplano, a 6.8-meter motorhome offering up to five berths, a roof terrace, and optional all-wheel drive.

Study compares health of batteries from 20 electric vehicle models

A large study based on 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks compares 20 models and highlights one particular car.

Record axial flux motor presented in China

A Chinese manufacturer unveils the world's most powerful axial flux motor, intended for electric vehicles.

Electric car drivers more satisfied than those with internal combustion engines

A survey indicates that motorists driving electric cars report higher satisfaction levels than those driving petrol vehicles.

Car of the Year 2027: The five finalists in the main category revealed in Brazil

The Brazilian Car of the Year 2027 award has revealed the five finalists in its main category.

Carlos Sainz wins the Historic Asturias Rally driving a Ford Puma Rally1

Carlos Sainz won the Historic Asturias Rally ahead of Sébastien Loeb and François Delecour, driving a WRC-spec Ford Puma Rally1.

Luxury car sales decline in the United States, except for one brand

The US luxury automotive market is down, with only one brand managing to stand out.

Volkswagen admits it went too far with touch controls

Volkswagen's quality manager admits that replacing buttons with touch surfaces was not a good decision and announces the return of physical controls.

Toyota Supra: three powertrains offered, but only one approved depending on the state

The Toyota Supra is offered with three very different powertrains, but local authorities only allow registration of one depending on the state.

Car Blanche enters an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the Asian Le Mans Series

Team Car Blanche, originating from YRB Racing LLC and competing in IMSA, announces its expansion into the Asian Le Mans Series with an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo in the GT class.

Nissan unveils the interior of its new city car

Nissan presents the interior of its new city car, whose launch is expected soon.

Fiat announces prices for the Fastback in Spain

Fiat will complete its Spanish offering in January with two new versions of the Fastback, a C-SUV offered with several engines up to 145 hp and competitive pricing.