Events

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.

Geely publicly questions the future of internal combustion engine vehicles

Geely raises the question of the future of internal combustion engine vehicles, in a context of strong growth of new energy vehicles in China and technological diversification of the group.

Honda Vietnam: two-wheeler sales up, car sales down 50% in October

In October 2026, Honda sold 5.5% more two-wheelers in Vietnam than a year earlier, while its passenger car sales halved.

Aito announces rapid deliveries for certain versions of the new M8

Aito has issued a notice regarding accelerated deliveries of the new M8, with some versions potentially being delivered within a week.

Mercedes-Benz: Ola Källenius says well positioned against sector upheavals

The chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz believes the automaker is well placed, both in terms of products and technology, to cope with disruptions in the global automotive market.

Tesla authorized to produce battery storage systems in Texas free trade zone

The US Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized Tesla to conduct production activities for battery storage products and components in FTZ 84 in Brookshire, Texas.

Opening of a lithium-ion battery safety evaluation center in Yonezawa

The Daigas Group, via its subsidiary Enex, opens in Yonezawa (Yamagata) the "Necolabo" center dedicated to lithium-ion battery safety evaluation.

Belgium: registrations down 5.9% in October, Chinese brands grow

Passenger car registrations in Belgium fell by 5.9% in October 2026, while most Chinese brands, including BYD and Jaecoo, recorded strong growth.

STMicroelectronics launches automotive safety sensor after integrating NXP sensors

STMicroelectronics presents its first composite automotive safety sensor intended for the mass market, following the integration of NXP's sensor activities.

Shares of parts supplier Zhenghai Industrial soar on the stock market

Zhenghai Industrial's shares hit a second consecutive daily upper limit, driven by the concept of humanoid robot components combined with that of automotive parts.

Hangzhou seeks solutions for electric vehicle charging in old neighborhoods

A consultation meeting in Hangzhou examined ways to facilitate electric vehicle charging in old residential areas, where parking spaces and charging stations are scarce.

China Automotive Innovation Alliance supports easing of consumption standards

The China Automotive Innovation Alliance speaks out in favor of easing fuel consumption standards, arguing cost reduction and efficiency gains for manufacturers.

Japan: recall of 435 Honda Accords due to battery discharge risk

Honda recalls 435 Accord units in Japan due to a risk of battery discharge.

Tesla and Chinese automakers strengthen their presence in Europe

Electric vehicles, driven by Tesla and Chinese automakers, are shaking up the dominance of internal combustion engines in the European market.

Chinese new energy vehicle owners younger than Europeans

An analysis explains why Chinese new energy vehicle owners are on average younger than their European counterparts.

Argentine entrepreneur develops electric sports car with original design and Chinese engineering

Italo Grottini presents a project for Argentina's first electric sports car with an original design, based on Chinese engineering, for a budget of under 20 million dollars.

BAIC Research Institute files a patent on software requirements document generation

Beijing Automotive Research Institute filed a patent application for a method of automated generation of software requirements documents intended to improve the reuse of engineering knowledge.

Honda to publish financial results on November 10

Honda Motor announces the publication of its financial results before markets open on November 10.

In Vietnam, a 250-million-dong electric car withstands a tire blowout

An article compares the performance of an electric car sold for around 250 million dong in Vietnam, which, according to the article, can maintain control after a tire blowout at 140 km/h.