Events

Automakers renegotiate battery prices with CATL

While their volumes increased by 61 billion yuan for only 2.7 billion yuan in additional profits, Chinese automakers are reopening price negotiations with CATL.

South Korea: EV incentives expected, tariff pressure persists

South Korean automotive and battery industry players hope for public support for electric vehicles, but continue to face customs duties weighing on their operations.

Valeo outlines ADAS strategy between costs and integration

Valeo sets out its vision for autonomous driving, where the widespread adoption of ADAS depends on cost control and the level of system integration.

Siemens study quantifies savings from smart charging for European grids

According to a Siemens study, smart charging could reduce by 43% the investments needed to adapt European electricity grids by 2030, representing 10 billion euros in savings.

Ranking of the best small electric cars 2026 in the United Kingdom

A ranking of small electric cars available in the United Kingdom, as falling production costs and public incentives promote their adoption.

Odisha plans to install 290 new electric charging points

The Indian state of Odisha will install 290 charging points for electric vehicles as part of the federal PM E-DRIVE program.

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory reaches 98% local parts

Tesla's Shanghai plant has raised its component localization rate to 98%, a level that supports China's automotive supplier industry.

BYD and MOGOX unveil an 8.5-meter level 4 autonomous bus at SUMW 2026

BYD and its partner MOGOX present at the SUMW 2026 show a level 4 autonomous electric bus, 8.5 meters long and right-hand drive.

Chery and Luxeed file patent for load-sensing roof rails

Chery and Luxeed have filed a patent for roof rails integrating load and noise detection to ensure safe use.

Chery patents brake monitoring system

Chery Intelligent Automotive Technology has filed a patent for a brake monitoring system that tracks brake pad temperature, vibrations, and wear in real time.

181 hp Hyundai Kona listed for just over €20,000

A 181-horsepower Hyundai Kona with only 26,100 kilometers is listed for just over €20,000 on Carwow.

New cars under 20,000 euros still available in Germany

AUTO BILD lists new models sold below the 20,000 euro mark in Germany, despite the general rise in prices.

Automotive chip stocks lead gains on Shanghai Stock Exchange

The STAR 50 index rises and the semiconductor and automotive chip sectors are among the strongest gainers of the session in China.

Hyundai Steel opens participatory heritage platform H.ARCHIVE

Hyundai Steel announces the creation of H.ARCHIVE, a platform allowing employees to collect and share the historical archives of the company founded in 1953.

Zotye: 3.33 million yuan in credit purchases on November 4

Zotye Auto records 3.33 million yuan in purchases via financing on November 4, for outstanding financing and securities lending of 245 million yuan.

Miyagi Toyota rolls out AutoWEB tool across all sales points

Dealer Miyagi Toyota adopts AutoWEB across all its dealerships to digitize commercial negotiations thanks to 3D vehicle content.

Software-defined vehicle disrupts automakers' hardware and software purchasing

With the SDV and automated driving, relationships between automakers and hardware and software suppliers are evolving, with semiconductor manufacturers increasingly supplying software with their chips.

Mitsuoka opens orders for its Buddy SUV 'makeup model' in Japan

Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka launches orders on November 5, 2026 for a 'makeup model' version of its Buddy SUV, built from quality used vehicles and featuring a retro style.

Maharashtra targets 30% electric registrations by 2030

The Indian state of Maharashtra sets a target of 30% electric vehicles in its registrations by 2030.

The best-selling new cars in Australia in October 2026

Ranking of the best-selling models on the Australian new car market in October 2026.

Stellantis appoints Pablo Di Si as Director of North American Operations

Stellantis announced the appointment of Pablo Di Si as Director of Operations for North America and US brands, effective immediately. He joins the leadership team and reports to CEO Antonio Filosa.

Volkswagen's smallest electric car will be called ID. Up

The production version of the ID. Every1 concept, expected in 2027, would adopt the Up name under the designation ID. Up, according to German sources.

A Chinese executive defends China's ambitions in the automotive supplier industry

CEO and co-founder Brian Chen explains in an interview China's new ambition in the automotive supplier sector, as a complement to automakers rather than as a replacement.