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StoryChinese automakers accelerate their global expansion3 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Omoda 2: A budget SUV with a 1.0 engine expected in Brazil

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Les véhicules électriques chinois poursuivent leur percée mondiale

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable5 days ago

Consultations Chine-UE sur le commerce des hybrides avant dépôt du dossier

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StoryXiaomi invests in Sunwoda, which develops its solid-state batteries1 sub-ev.·
Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Sunwoda présente une batterie solide résistant à 200 °C visant 1 000 km

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StoryRepairing out-of-warranty electric vehicles: costs and repairability under debate2 sub-ev.·
Used cars and pricesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Réparer un véhicule électrique après un choc coûte 20 % de plus qu'un thermique

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Used cars and pricesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

China: After-sales costs of electric vehicles scrutinized

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Turkey reduces electricity consumption cap, penalizing electric vehicles

Turkey is lowering the household electricity consumption limit, making electric car charging more expensive and impacting their total cost of ownership.

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StoryLIUX BIG: presentation of the mini electric car and repair costs1 sub-ev.·
Used cars and pricesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Le coût de réparation de la LIUX BIG en fibre de lin détaillé

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StoryChery: Share buybacks and first report after Hong Kong listing1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable5 days ago

Chery publishes first financial report after Hong Kong listing

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StoryPortugal: Purchase aid for electric cars up to 17,000 euros1 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Le Portugal détaille ses aides à l'achat de voitures électriques

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StoryMaserati: possible Chinese partnership and revival plan1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Maserati boss details his plan to relaunch the brand

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

New electric drivetrain system achieves record efficiency

A new electric vehicle powertrain system is presented as particularly efficient, with significant efficiency gains.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Xizhong Auto bets on battery swapping to decarbonize long-distance logistics

The Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer Xizhong Auto presents a bottom-swap battery solution designed for zero-carbon long-distance logistics corridors.

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StoryKimi Antonelli World F1 Champion, Tensions at Ferrari Ahead of São Paulo2 sub-ev.·
MotorsportSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Antonelli s'attend à une lutte très difficile face à Verstappen en 2027

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MotorsportSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Fernando Alonso estime qu'Antonelli s'est mieux adapté que quiconque à la nouvelle réglementation

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StoryKia EV2: Small Electric SUV Launched in Europe, Not in Korea1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable5 days ago

Kia lance la production de sa petite voiture électrique abordable

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Renders sketch Bentley's future SUV

Specialized press has published illustrations of a potential future Bentley SUV, without official confirmation from the manufacturer.

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StorySmart automotive ETF index gains nearly 1% in China1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Les ventes record des constructeurs chinois soutiennent l'indice des ETF automobiles

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StoryChina: debate and regulation on vehicles developed too quickly1 sub-ev.·
Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Autonomous vehicles could be hacked by drones

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StoryChina: Acceleration of automotive exports in November 20263 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

China: Automobile product trade up 9.3% in September

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Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Chinese cars exported to Ecuador via Lianyungang port

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

China: Automotive product trade reaches $33.44 billion in September

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StoryDebates on the Competitiveness of the Chinese Automotive Industry1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Debate on new competitiveness challenges for the Chinese automotive industry

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StoryChina: October 2026 NEV sales exceed forecasts1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Leapmotor en forte croissance et en route vers le million

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StorySpain: electric vehicle sales growth and purchase incentives threatened2 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Espagne : les ventes de voitures électrifiées bondissent de 41,3 % en octobre

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Castilla y León : les immatriculations accélèrent, les électrifiés en record

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable5 days ago

China: exemption from consumption tax for sodium-ion batteries

China is exempting eligible sodium-ion batteries from consumption tax until 2028, while Hina plans a 10 GWh factory in Wuhan for utility electric vehicles.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable5 days ago

India defends its demand for 11,000 crore rupees in customs duties against Volkswagen

The Indian government maintains its demand for around 11,000 crore rupees in customs duties targeting Volkswagen, which it accuses of underpaying taxes on its imports.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Manufacturers divided between all-electric and a return to hybrids

The automotive sector is split between manufacturers sticking to an all-electric strategy and those reinvesting in hybrid powertrains.

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StoryVolkswagen reorganizes its Chinese strategy, between local technologies and European sites1 sub-ev.·
Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Panorama des électriques que Volkswagen produit et vend en Chine

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Recalls and safetySeverity 4 out of 5: Serious5 days ago

Toyota launches large global recall of the latest generation RAV4

Toyota has initiated a significant global recall campaign affecting the latest generation of its RAV4 SUV, the world's best-selling model in 2025.

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Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Piaggio Commercial listed in the UGAP catalog

Piaggio Commercial announces its listing in the UGAP catalog and presents its Porter NP6 and Porter NPE light commercial vehicles at the Salon des maires 2026.

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

South Korea: Registrations rebound by 18.9% in September 2026

New vehicle registrations in South Korea increased by 18.9% in September 2026, with the Tesla Model Y remaining the best-selling model for the eighth consecutive month.

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StorySEMA 2026: The Aftermarket Auto Show Opens in Las Vegas1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Hankook expose ses pneus Dynapro et une rallye-car WRC au SEMA 2026

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StoryFuel prices in Spain early November 20261 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Fuel prices remain high in Spain at the beginning of November 2026

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StoryTesla launches Optimus preproduction and postpones orders1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Tesla pourrait bientôt ouvrir les commandes de son robot humanoïde Optimus

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Assessment of Donald Trump's automotive policy in the United States

An article analyzes the effects of the Trump administration's automotive policy on the US sector, covering tariffs, standards, and support for local production.

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StoryIn Brazil, a wave of promotions on new cars1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

In Brazil, discounts of up to 82,000 reais on new cars

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Hyundai Staria: sales up 48% thanks to hybrid

Hyundai Staria sales rise 48% in South Korea, driven by the hybrid version with a delivery time of three weeks.

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Toyota to unveil new Fortuner on December 1, 2026

Toyota is preparing to reveal the next generation of its body-on-frame Fortuner SUV, with an expected launch in India in early 2027.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Manufacturers unveil their strategy to regain customer trust

Automotive manufacturers are multiplying initiatives to restore customer confidence, which has become a central issue in competition.

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StorySwitzerland: electric cars lead the market in October 20261 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

The Swiss automotive market grows slightly in October

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Mercedes-AMG CLE V8 prototype spotted on the Nürburgring

A video shows a Mercedes-AMG CLE prototype powered by a flat-crankshaft V8 undergoing testing on the Nürburgring.

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Recalls and safetySeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Recall of 120 Suzuki Satria F150 units in Vietnam over fuel leak risk

Suzuki is recalling 120 units of the Satria F150 sold in Vietnam due to a fuel leak risk.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Spanish university develops a rechargeable battery using vitamin B-12

The University of Cordoba presents a rechargeable battery powered by vitamin B-12, representing a research path towards more sustainable chemistries.

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StoryItalian car market: growth in October 2026 and rise of Chinese brands1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

BYD réalise 6 058 immatriculations en Italie en octobre 2026

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Used cars and pricesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Charancha launches Weekly Car discount service on certified used cars

The Charancha platform, part of the Deutsche Automobil group, launches Weekly Car, a lottery service offering a discount of 10 million won on the purchase of a certified used vehicle.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Western manufacturers diversify into arms production

An analysis reviews the growing involvement of Western automotive manufacturers in arms production, presented as strategic diversification rather than a response to Chinese competition.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info5 days ago

Innovation and management in the automotive sector on the agenda at Expo Mecânica in São Luís

Expo Mecânica in São Luís, Maranhão, hosts debates on innovation and management within the Brazilian automotive sector.

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low5 days ago

Russia slashes prices on the Aurus Senat to avoid financial imbalance

The Russian luxury limousine Aurus Senat is offered with a significant discount to prevent financial difficulties for the manufacturer.

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