Events

Wang Chuanfu recounts BYD's near cash-flow crisis

BYD boss Wang Chuanfu looks back at the automaker's beginnings, saying its cash flow nearly ran out without the project being abandoned, with the determination to show what Chinese cars can do.

Chinese supplier patents crack detection method for aluminum parts

Huali Auto Parts has filed a patent for a method and system for detecting cracks in cast aluminum parts, aimed at improving quality control efficiency.

One-year-old Volkswagen Tayron listed 22,500 euros cheaper

AUTO BILD reports that first-hand used Volkswagen Tayrons, one year old and well equipped, are selling at a steep discount.

Xiaomi Auto opens two new dealerships in Shandong

Xiaomi Auto simultaneously inaugurates two sales outlets in Jinan and Liaocheng, in Shandong province.

Peugeot launches limited-edition Titanium 3008 and 5008 in Japan, restricted to 100 units

Peugeot is offering a limited Titanium Edition series for its 3008 and 5008 SUVs in Japan, featuring a titanium grey paint finish and Alcantara interior. Production is limited to 100 units.

1.84 million new energy vehicles sold worldwide in nine months

According to Cui Dongshu, global sales of new energy vehicles reached 18.38 million units in the first nine months, up 15% year-on-year.

Xpeng seeks to win over younger customers

Analysis of Xpeng's strategy to attract young Chinese buyers and broaden its commercial positioning.

Japan's first NACS fast-charging stations on highway rest areas

Japan plans to install NACS-compatible fast-charging stations at 18 highway service and parking areas by the end of December 2027, a first for the country.

JAC files patent for multimodal exterior voice interaction

JAC Motors has filed a patent for a secure exterior voice interaction method based on multimodal perception, designed to improve safety.

Las Vegas startup bets on X-rays to regenerate used batteries

A young company based in Las Vegas is developing an X-ray-based technology designed to restore the capacity of aging electric vehicle batteries.

Volvo accident data shows equivalent risks for men and women, but tests lag behind

Volvo states that its collision data places women at the same level of protection as men, while noting that crash-test protocols have not kept pace.

Hana Financial and Stellantis Korea sign financing agreement

Hana Financial Group and Stellantis Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen financing for imported vehicles in South Korea.

Nissan offers entry-level Kicks under 3 million yen

The Nissan Kicks is sold in Japan with an X Simple Package trim priced under 3 million yen, cheaper than the previous generation. The brand explains this pricing by simplified equipment.

Jiangling Motors: 577.5 million yuan in credit purchases on November 4

Market data shows 577.5 million yuan in credit purchases for Jiangling Motors on November 4, for outstanding financing of 108 million yuan.

China: sales plunge despite massive marketing budgets

An analysis looks at a Chinese automaker's 28.9 percent sales drop while marketing spending runs into billions of yuan, and questions possible remedies.

Car show in Cuiabá prepares workshops for electric vehicles

A fair brings together the automotive sector in Cuiabá, Brazil, and trains workshops in maintaining electric and hybrid cars.

Toyota Pixis Epoch: updated version draws positive dealer feedback

Toyota launched on August 27, 2026 an updated version of its kei car Pixis Epoch, with revised lineup and reinforced safety equipment; dealers report favorable feedback, particularly on fuel consumption.

South Korea: controversy over car taxation seen as unfair to electric vehicles

A controversy centers on the fact that electric vehicle owners could pay more taxes than internal combustion engine car owners in South Korea, rekindling the debate over car tax fairness.

Xiaomi Pengcheng range detailed in Chinese press

A press roundup presents Xiaomi Auto's second product series, the range-extender SUVs Pengcheng N70 and N90, with their electric ranges and prices.

New Lexus LFA expected, look back at the concept presented in 2025

Japanese press looks back at the Lexus LFA concept unveiled in late 2025, presented as the successor to the supercar, while the GR GT is expected around 2027.

Maiji district launches joint public-private automotive promotion operation for Double 11

Authorities in Maiji district, Tianshui, and private players launch new-car purchase incentives for Double 11.

UK sees boom in used cars imported from Japan

Used Japanese vehicles imported to the UK appeal with right-hand drive and good condition, despite rising transport costs and thanks to the weak yen.

Wuling Xingguang L: five-seat version homologated in China

The five-seat version of the Wuling Xingguang L has been registered with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), paving the way for its launch.