Events

Guangdong supports vehicle exchange in its consumption stimulus plan

The Chinese province of Guangdong has published a consumption expansion plan supporting, among other things, the trade-in bonus for automobiles, home appliances, and digital products.

Nissan India offre la conversion au CNG sur Magnite et Gravite

Nissan Motor India propose jusqu'au 16 novembre 2026 la gratuité de la conversion au CNG sur certaines versions des Magnite et Gravite, un avantage pouvant atteindre 85 999 roupies.

China tightens rules on giant screens and interior equipment

Chinese authorities intend to regulate the excesses of car interiors, particularly large screens and gadgets deemed superfluous.

The Slate Truck loses functions without a smartphone

The electric Slate pickup, at around $25,000, sees some of its functions depend on the driver's smartphone, which raises questions in case the device is forgotten.

Les constructeurs chinois face aux défis de leur implantation en Europe

Analyse des obstacles que rencontrent les constructeurs chinois pour passer de la simple exportation à une implantation durable sur le marché européen.

CITIC Securities prévoit 3 960 GWh de demande mondiale de batteries en 2027

CITIC Securities publie sa stratégie 2027 pour le secteur du lithium et estime la demande mondiale de batteries à 3 960 GWh.

Toyota and Waymo industrialize production of their robotaxi

Toyota and Waymo are moving to the industrialization of their robotaxi, with integrated assembly on a production line. This new development extends their collaboration in autonomous driving.

Honda considers restarting car production in the EU

Honda is studying the possibility of restarting car production in the European Union as new regulatory rules take shape.

Chinese automakers face challenges in establishing themselves in Europe

Analysis of the obstacles Chinese automakers must overcome to move from vehicle exports to a lasting establishment on the European market.

Suzuki offers Night Metal trim on Fronx in Japan

Suzuki offers its Fronx coupe SUV with the Night Metal pack, launched in April 2026, which adds black elements and a more refined interior presentation.

China: tightening of regulations on automotive safety parts

China is tightening regulations on vehicle safety components, aligning its requirements with those of Europe and the United States.

NXP: automotive revenue exceeds $2 billion in third quarter

Semiconductor manufacturer NXP announces automotive division revenue of more than $2 billion in the third quarter.

Japan: buying guide for previous-generation Suzuki Spacia on the used market

A Japanese media outlet details prices for used Suzuki Spacia models, starting at around 350,000 yen but with a recommended budget of over 600,000 yen for a good example.

China: MIIT publishes 35th catalog of new energy vehicles

China's Ministry of Industry unveils the 35th list of new energy vehicle models, announcing upcoming market launches.

Fermeture d'une usine automobile à Civac, au Mexique, et inquiétude locale

La fermeture d'un site automobile à Civac, dans le Morelos, plonge les familles et l'économie locale dans l'incertitude faute de plan de soutien effectif.

Nissan closure causes local economy decline in Mexico

The closure of a Nissan site in Mexico has heavily weighed on the local economy, prompting stakeholders to call for measures to consolidate investments.

Manufacturers support US project to reduce fuel consumption standards

Automotive manufacturers are backing the US administration's plan to relax fuel consumption standards.

Aisin and five other companies selected by NEDO for quantum-AI materials project

SoftBank, Aisin and four other companies have been selected under a NEDO program aimed at accelerating material development through quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

BMW campaign mocking competitors backfires

BMW launched an advertising campaign mocking its competitors, which provoked a strong negative reaction online.

Lamborghini celebrates 50 years of the Silhouette

Lamborghini is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Silhouette, the brand's first series-production convertible, presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1976. The model, designed by Bertone based on the Urraco, combined a V8 engine with a targa roof.

Zeekr 9X tops resale value report in China

The Chinese Association of Automobile Dealers publishes its report on residual value rates, dominated by the Zeekr 9X in two rankings.

Le SMMT réclame un soutien public ciblé pour l'investissement automobile britannique

L'organisation professionnelle SMMT appelle le gouvernement britannique à soutenir l'innovation et l'investissement du secteur automobile.

BYD opens public test tracks to promote Chinese car culture

BYD is setting up public test tracks to develop car culture in China.