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Chinese supplier patents anti-error device for welding molds for air conditioning parts

Huaxing Fire Protection obtains a patent for a device ensuring the stability of welding molds for automotive air conditioning parts at the workstation.

Study: potassium titanate market driven by lightweight friction materials through 2035

A market study forecasts growth in potassium titanate through 2035, supported by demand for lighter friction materials for automobiles.

Study: double-sided adhesive tape market driven by automotive through 2035

A market study forecasts growth in the double-sided adhesive tape market through 2035, driven notably by demand from electronics and automotive.

Dongfeng files patent for body structure with tubular beams and integrated casting nodes

Dongfeng Motor Group has filed a patent application for a body frame structure combining tubular beams and integrated casting nodes, aimed at reducing machining equipment investment.

Electric Chery Q sales surge in South Africa

Sales of the electric Chery Q city car have risen sharply in South Africa, driven by soaring fuel prices.

France remains well ranked on used-car transparency

According to CarVertical's 2026 transparency index, France remains reliable on the used-car market despite a rise in fraud and a risk of slipping in the rankings.

In-car AI assistants presented as a privacy risk

Artificial intelligence assistants integrated into vehicles are raising concerns about the collection and protection of occupants' personal data.

BYD executive delegation visits a UK dealership

Around 40 senior executives from BYD visited a Glyn Hopkin dealership in the United Kingdom as part of an audit of its international distribution operations.

Export competitiveness of South Korean EVs declines against China

A South Korean study estimates that the country's export competitiveness of electric vehicles has been halved against China and calls for increased public support.

Jeep Avenger produced in Porto Real begins exports

Stellantis has launched exports of the Jeep Avenger manufactured in Porto Real, Brazil, to South American markets, opening a new frontier for the hybrid SUV.

Deepal S05 REEV launched in South Africa at an attractive price

Changan markets the Deepal S05 SUV in South Africa in extended-range electric vehicle (REEV) version, highlighted for its price.

Toyota Considers Hybrid Vehicle Assembly Plant in Bangladesh

Toyota is considering setting up a hybrid vehicle assembly plant in Bangladesh within one to two years, which would open up prospects for local automotive production.

Two Indian states compete for an investment by a Korean manufacturer

Two Indian states are competing to attract the establishment of a South Korean automotive manufacturer and the associated jobs.

Test drive of the third-generation Audi Q7, still offered with diesel MHEV

The new generation of the Audi Q7 is tested in Spain with two V6 TDI MHEV powertrains producing 245 and 299 hp, available in 5, 6, or 7-seat configurations.

Compressed-air Audi prototype presented in Romania

A prototype built in Romania from an Audi moves solely using compressed air, without a thermal engine or electricity.

The UK introduces a per-mile tax in its budget

The British government has slipped a per-mile tolling scheme for motorists into its budget, a measure that is sparking driver opposition.

Verstappen mentions possible Ricciardo crew at 24 Hours of Le Mans

Max Verstappen joked about Daniel Ricciardo's qualities, cited as a sound choice for a three-driver crew at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Study on the dynamism of the automotive aftermarket

A study by HKTDC describes the vitality of the global automotive aftermarket and its prospects.

Chinese electric vehicles encroach on Korean, German, and Japanese supply chains

Driven by electric vehicles, Chinese suppliers of critical components are encroaching on the automotive supply chains of South Korea, Germany, and Japan.

Iranian threats target Formula 1 teams' hotels

An Iranian news agency has published a list of potential targets including Formula 1 teams' hotels, raising concerns about the security of a race weekend.

In China, the budget for one electric car buys five

An article compares electric vehicle prices in China, where the budget required for one model is equivalent to five vehicles, highlighting the cost gap with other markets.

A student from Ceuta stands out in university Formula 1 with FSVitoria's electric car

Iván Jiménez, from Ceuta, is making a name for himself in a university electric single-seater competition at the wheel of FSVitoria's car.

Why the Toyota RAV4, a U.S. best-seller, is suddenly hard to find

Toyota extended production of the 2025 RAV4 into the fourth quarter before launching the new 2026 model year, disrupting the SUV's availability in the U.S. market.

Kenya studies a new road maintenance tax amid rise in electric vehicles

Kenya is considering instituting a new road maintenance tax as the number of electric vehicles increases, reducing revenue from fuels.

China: 70% of Southwest automotive glass produced in Chongqing Wansheng

The Wansheng district in Chongqing accounts for about 70% of automotive glazing production in southwest China.

South Korea: K-Car ranks first in used car sales service category

K-Car tops the 2026 ranking of Korean services in the used car sales service category.