Events

Recall in Germany of 30,123 Ford F-150 and Super Duty pickups

Ford is recalling 30,123 F-150 and Super Duty pickups in Germany due to a technical defect.

Toyota Group's takeover bid for Toyota Industries succeeds, delisting from stock exchange

The Toyota Group's public takeover bid for Toyota Industries was approved with 63.6% of voting rights submitted, paving the way for the company's delisting.

For which drivers is an electric car most cost-effective

Analysis of driver profiles for whom using an electric vehicle is most cost-effective, based on mileage and usage costs.

Korean supplier UniTechno expands into energy storage and physical AI

UniTechno, a Korean automotive parts supplier, is diversifying its activities into energy storage systems and physical AI.

Ferrari accelerates its development in India

Ferrari is betting on India as a future market and targeting a younger clientele while preserving its exclusivity.

United States preparing major overhaul of tire safety standards

US authorities are considering a major update to tire safety regulations, targeting SUVs, pickup trucks and electric vehicles.

Test drive of the Noble M500, British supercar with manual gearbox

The Noble M500, a lightweight supercar with a turbo V6 engine and manual gearbox, is tested. The model is offered at around £180,000.

Facelifted Kia Sorento: new entry-level front-wheel-drive diesel version

The Kia Sorento receives a complete facelift and adds a 194 hp front-wheel-drive diesel version at the entry level.

Volkswagen relies on NXP for electronics and autonomous driving data

Volkswagen concludes a partnership with NXP Semiconductors to develop a zonal electronic architecture and agreements on autonomous driving data.

A car sales event in Korea resembles a global auto show

A commercial automotive event in South Korea, featuring Mercedes-Benz sellers, takes on the appearance of an international motor show.

Subaru maintains price of the 2027 Crosstrek in the US

Subaru of America announces that the 2027 Crosstrek, expected later this autumn, retains its price, featuring high ground clearance and a 194-horsepower engine paired with all-wheel drive.

GM studies LMR battery chemistry to gain up to 20% more range

General Motors is working on an alternative LMR battery chemistry that could provide up to one-third more energy than a conventional battery of the same size.

The Autoferia de LA PATRIA attracts 5,700 visitors in Colombia

The car show organized by the Colombian daily newspaper LA PATRIA welcomed 5,700 visitors eager to discover the latest innovations in the sector.

Ford beats expectations in third quarter despite decline in net profit

Ford reports a decline in net profit and revenue in the third quarter, hit by lower volumes and higher supply costs, but still beats expectations.

Spain warns of a battery shortage for electric vehicle production

The Spanish automotive sector reports a battery deficit estimated at 225,000 units, hindering electric vehicle production in the country.

PTM Auto records ninth consecutive quarter of losses

Automotive distributor PTM Auto sees half of its assets tied up in inventory and records losses on its core business for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Profile of Chinese supplier Jinhongshun and its leader

Portrait of Chinese automotive supplier ST Jinhongshun, specializing in parts weight reduction, and its leader Hong Jiancang.

L3 autonomous driving: safety and industrialization still to come

A representative of the Chinese automotive industry emphasizes that the development of Level 3 autonomous driving must go hand in hand with safety, and that its mass production will take more time.

India: Minister Kumaraswamy calls on the auto industry to invest in electric components

Minister H D Kumaraswamy urges manufacturers to invest more heavily in components for electric vehicles, embedded software, and hydrogen technology.

A type of automotive lighting equipment is becoming scarce

A type of lighting traditionally fitted to cars is increasingly being omitted, with explanations provided for the reasons behind this trend.

Italian UNRAE adopts a new identity and new services

The Italian association of automobile manufacturers and distributors UNRAE unveils a new visual identity and expands its services to promote mobility.

SIAM highlights the driving role of the automotive industry in Indian growth

The Indian Association of Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) states that the automotive industry remains a pillar of the country's economic growth.

China drift championship stops in Wuhan

The Wuhan round of the 2026 China drift championship was held, bringing together drivers and spectators around a motorsport competition.

A new wave of electrification in the luxury segment

The luxury car segment is experiencing an acceleration in its electrification, driven by demand for premium electric models.

Calendar of expected car launches between September and December 2026

Summary of new car models scheduled for the market between September and December 2026.

Vietnam recall of the market's second-best-selling pickup

An automaker recalls in Vietnam the country's second-best-selling pickup model after the segment leader, for an unspecified defect.

Changan chairman Ye Pei wants to build a new growth logic

Changan Automobile chairman Ye Pei acknowledges temporary pressure on the automaker and calls for building a new growth logic for the company.