Events

Tesla confirms its entry into the Vietnamese market

Tesla has officially confirmed its arrival in Vietnam and the launch of recruitment efforts, marking an internal confirmation for the first time. VinFast holds approximately 36% of new car sales in the country.

Une étude chiffre le gain climatique du remplacement d'une essence par un VE

Une analyse relayée en Italie estime que mettre à la casse une voiture essence au profit d'un véhicule électrique bénéficie au climat.

In Indonesia, BYD and Wuling attract Gen Z and Millennial buyers

A survey indicates that young Indonesian buyers are increasingly turning to BYD and Wuling, with an average purchase budget of 493 million rupiah.

Used car boom in Madrid highlights environmental stickers

Strong growth in Madrid's used car market is reviving the debate over the role of environmental stickers in distinguishing vehicles.

Audi Japan launches the new plug-in hybrid RS5

Audi Japan presented the new RS5 in plug-in hybrid form on September 29, 2026, with sales starting October 20 and a biturbo V6 engine.

Nio highlights its three-minute battery swap

A Brazilian media outlet presents Chinese brand Nio and its battery-swapping technology, which allows the pack to be replaced in about three minutes.

The JMEV Easy 3 becomes Argentina's cheapest electric car

The JMEV Easy 3 is offered at 17,900 dollars in Argentina, making it the country's most affordable new electric model.

Comparison between the BYD Atto 3 Evo and the Renault Scenic E-Tech

A comparison pits the restyled BYD Atto 3 Evo against the Renault Scenic E-Tech in the compact electric SUV segment.

Nio exceeds 130 million battery swaps

Nio has completed an additional 10 million battery swaps in 88 days, bringing its cumulative total to over 130 million, with more than 110,000 daily swaps.

Royal Enfield's Manaus plant must start production in May 2027

Royal Enfield's global CEO confirms that the brand's own plant in Manaus, Brazil, should begin motorcycle assembly in May 2027.

Kia estimates that too much technology harms driving pleasure

Kia judges that modern cars lose driving pleasure due to an abundance of onboard technologies.

Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX sold at auction for 6.3 million reais

A 1991 Honda NSX owned by Ayrton Senna, who had participated in the model's development, was sold for 6.3 million reais. The vehicle was kept in Portugal.

US dealers face technician shortage

US distributors highlighted by Automotive News detail their solutions to the technician shortage: career paths, bonuses and benefits.

Sustained production of new energy vehicles in Nanchang

Production of new energy vehicles is intense in Nanchang, Jiangxi province.

Entroview lève des fonds pour se déployer dans l'après-vente automobile

La société Entroview annonce une levée de fonds destinée à accélérer son déploiement sur le marché de l'après-vente automobile.

BYD outpaces established automakers in electric car sales

BYD's electric vehicle sales are growing faster than those of traditional automakers, according to specialized press.

Volkswagen bets on LFP batteries with new alliance

Volkswagen announces the creation of a new alliance dedicated to LFP batteries for its electric vehicles.

Used electric car prices jump by up to 28% in the UK

Rising fuel prices are boosting demand for used electric cars in the UK, pushing their values up by as much as 28%.

Stellantis trains employees in China for Zaragoza battery plant

The first employees of the future Stellantis-CATL battery plant in Zaragoza are training in China on CATL production lines to acquire the necessary expertise.

Citroën adds Prime trim to C5 Aircross

Citroën is enriching its C5 Aircross SUV range with a new high-end Prime trim, available to order on all powertrains.

NHTSA revises SUV and pickup classification from 2030

The NHTSA is preparing a revision of vehicle classification rules in the United States: starting with the 2030 model year, SUVs, crossovers and minivans will have to meet stricter criteria to be classified as light trucks. This change could reshape the US market and automakers' strategies.

Electric vehicle imports in Azerbaijan fall 56%

In the first nine months of 2026, electric vehicle imports in Azerbaijan declined 56% compared with the same period last year.

BYD signs agreement with SMA Italia for grid energy storage

Chinese automaker BYD is partnering with SMA Italia to deploy its battery storage systems on major Italian power grids.

Test of the BYD Atto 1 Premium 2026

A test of the BYD Atto 1 Premium 2026, a spacious and efficient electric city car, is published in Australia.