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Mazda discontinues CX-70 despite strong sales growth

Mazda is ending sales of the CX-70, deemed redundant in its lineup, even though its sales jumped 296 percent over the last two months.

Skoda recalls tens of thousands of vehicles

The Czech subsidiary of Volkswagen must carry out a new recall covering several tens of thousands of models.

In Seattle, an electric charging station takes five years to come online

The construction of an electric vehicle charging station in Seattle has taken more than five years, illustrating deployment delays.

Marco Amendolagine takes the lead in Targa Telematics' insurance business development

Targa Telematics has appointed Marco Amendolagine as head of commercial development for its insurance sector, a key area where the company expects strong growth.

Proliferation of models at BMW and German manufacturers criticized

A financial column deems a BMW lineup of 85 models absurd and believes German manufacturers have become too dispersed. The criticism focuses on the complexity and cost of their lineups.

Recall of Dodge Durangos for possible rear light defect

A recall concerns Dodge Durangos due to a risk of defect in the rear lights.

Sainz's teammate doubts equality of cars at Williams

Carlos Sainz's teammate at Williams questions equal treatment between the two cars, as the team sits in next-to-last place in the constructors' championship after 19 races.

BMW Motorrad invests in startup Venna

BMW Motorrad announces an investment in the young company Venna, specializing in high-performance electric motorcycles, to position itself on the emerging off-road electric two-wheeler market.

BMW M 1000 RR: M Motorsport frame standard from 2027

From the 2027 model year, the BMW M 1000 RR will receive as standard the third generation of the M Motorsport frame, derived from competition, to improve riding precision.

Recall of 35,000 Ford F-Series trucks

Ford is recalling approximately 35,000 F-Series trucks in North America.

Suzuki reintroduces K5 engine in 2027 on 152 hp sports model

Suzuki is relaunching its K5 engine for a new 152 hp sports model in 2027, midway between superbike sensations and less extreme use than the GSX-R1000R.

Stellantis battery theft from service provider near Hordain

Battery cells and modules intended for Stellantis electric vehicles were stolen from a logistics service provider near the Hordain plant in the Nord department, with estimated losses of 500,000 euros.

1997 Bentley Brooklands for sale at 18,000 dollars

A 1997 Bentley Brooklands in good condition with low mileage is offered at 18,000 dollars, with the risk of high repair costs.

Mercedes-Benz president says it will not abandon diesel

The president of Mercedes-Benz states that the automaker will not give up diesel cars, in a context of several automakers maintaining diesel.

McKinsey study on drivers returning from electric to internal combustion

A McKinsey study highlights a "return effect": some electric car buyers are considering returning to diesel or gasoline, while electric vehicles account for 27% of registrations in Europe.

ESB raises public charging prices in Northern Ireland for a second time

ESB raises the tariff for public electric vehicle charging in Northern Ireland for the second time in five months.

Wave of insolvencies in German automotive trade

After the bankruptcies of the Wahl and Autohaus König groups, an expert estimates that a third of German car dealerships are threatened with insolvency.

Carvana bets on agentic AI to defend its distribution model

CEO Ernie Garcia believes that Carvana's vertical integration and digital distribution give it an advantage against the rise of agentic AI in the used car market.

Bugatti reportedly studying V16 paired with manual gearbox

According to rumors, Bugatti is considering combining its V16 engine with a manual gearbox, or even abandoning the electrification of its powertrain.

Pato O'Ward urges Mexico to host an IndyCar round

Following confirmation of an IndyCar race in Barcelona in 2027, Mexican driver Pato O'Ward believes Mexico must make a collective effort to secure a round.

Debate on future of internal combustion cars amid rise of new energy vehicles

An article examines the contraction of internal combustion vehicle market share amid the growth of new energy vehicles and questions their future.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers become profitable

Chinese electric car manufacturers are no longer content to produce good models: they are starting to turn a profit.

MINGA project's autonomous MAN electric bus opens public tests in Munich

The MINGA project will allow test users to board an autonomous MAN electric bus in Munich starting November 17, after more than 2,000 preregistrations.

Switzerland adopts European energy label for electric vehicles

Switzerland is adopting the European Union's energy label to inform electric vehicle buyers about their consumption.

Mansour Group aims for electric vehicle plant in 6th of October City by early 2027

The Egyptian Mansour Group plans to complete its electric vehicle plant located in 6th of October City in the first quarter of 2027.

Electric transition weighs on Lorraine automotive sites

In the Grand Est region, the transition to electric is weakening the activity of Lorraine automotive sites and their industrial fabric.

JAC files patent for AI-driven intelligent HIL test bench

Chinese automaker JAC has filed a patent application for a method of building HIL test benches based on AI to reduce manual configuration errors.

Blue Electric files patent for high-tolerance identification method

Chinese automaker Blue Electric (蓝电汽车) has filed a patent application for a high-tolerance vehicle identification method.