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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.

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.

Industry association advocates for a future for plug-in hybrids

An automotive industry association defends maintaining plug-in hybrids against policies favoring all-electric.

Dongfeng files patent for body structure with tubular beams and integrated casting nodes

Dongfeng Motor Group has filed a patent application for a body frame structure combining tubular beams and integrated casting nodes, aimed at reducing machining equipment investment.

The electric Renault 4 and 5 among the least polluting electric cars

According to InsideEVs Italia, the electric Renault 4 and Renault 5 are among the electric models with the lowest environmental footprint.

Quanfeng Auto reports a decline in automotive production and sales in China over nine months

Supplier Quanfeng Auto indicates that automotive production and sales in China have declined over the first nine months of 2026 compared with the previous year.

BMW prepares an i4 Coupé to succeed the current i4

The future BMW i3 will replace the i4 in the lineup, but BMW would retain a two-door variant of the i4 for its sporty image. The manufacturer provides details on this i4 Coupé.

Mercedes-Benz updates the internal-combustion versions of the C-Class

Mercedes-Benz is evolving the internal-combustion powertrains of the C-Class; the first tests focus on the behavior of the gasoline and diesel versions after this update.

KGM exceeds 3 trillion won in revenue in third quarter

KGM crosses the threshold of 3 trillion won in revenue in the third quarter despite the decline in its new vehicle sales. The Korean automaker improves its revenue.