Events

Great Wall boss calls 'absurd' the idea that EVs are consumer goods

Wei Jianjun, head of Great Wall Motor, rejects the idea that electric cars are consumer goods to be quickly replaced.

Spain: which electricity tariff to choose for charging your car

Comparison between the regulated PVPC tariff and the free market for home electric car charging in Spain; the regulated tariff can be more expensive at certain times but offer negative prices.

Battery Manufacturing Day: IT cloud services for cell production

At Battery Manufacturing Day, speakers from V4Smart, MHP, and Cybus discussed implementing cloud computing for battery cell production under tight deadline constraints.

Briton buys used Honda Civic Type R FN2 for about 510,000 yen

A British car dealer recounts buying a used Civic Type R FN2 at an affordable price, judging it as one of the best value-for-money ratios in the lineage.

South Korea: electric vehicle purchase subsidies nearly exhausted in Goheung

Goheung county indicates that most of its electric vehicle subsidy budget is already consumed and specifies which models remain eligible.

The new Volkswagen Caddy launched in Turkey starting at 1.7 million TL

Volkswagen has launched the new Caddy in Turkey, with the cargo version available starting at 1.7 million Turkish lira.

Spanish silicon paper improves battery capacity

Spanish research into silicon paper promises batteries for electric vehicles with increased capacity and faster charging speeds.

JLR judges its distribution network as cleaned up after rationalization

Martin Limpert, head of Range Rover, believes that JLR's dealership network is now in good shape following several years of rationalization.

Morocco produces battery cells, Spanish factories halted

Morocco has started producing battery cells while battery factory projects in Spain remain stalled, highlighting the industrial gap between the two countries.

Japan: Third call for subsidies for slow electric mobility

The Japanese Ministry of the Environment has opened the third call for subsidies for the introduction of low-speed green mobility vehicles, until December 23.

Mercedes-Benz explains the transfer of know-how to battery assembly

Axel Ellinger, Head of Powertrain Production Planning at Mercedes-Benz, details how expertise in engine production is being applied to battery assembly.

Automated dismantling of used batteries debated at Battery Manufacturing Day

A researcher from RWTH Aachen University presents the possibilities and limitations of automated dismantling of used electric vehicle batteries at Battery Manufacturing Day.

A three-door off-road-oriented 4x4 begins European sales

A classic three-door off-road vehicle with an internal combustion engine and oriented towards off-road use has begun marketing on the European market following its presentation at the Paris Motor Show.

JAC reduces losses in third quarter, very low production at Zunjie plant

JAC posted a quarterly loss reduced by 40%, but its plant dedicated to the Zunjie brand is operating at less than 10% of its capacity. The share fell by more than 35% after the controversy over the brake pedal.

Xiaomi invests 1.7 billion yuan in Sunwoda; Dongfeng and CATL extend cooperation

Xiaomi Auto takes a stake worth 1.7 billion yuan in Sunwoda Power, while Dongfeng and CATL seal a new five-year partnership.

Ferrari develops a solution for crossing speed bumps

Ferrari is said to have developed a device allowing its very low cars to cross speed bumps without losing aerodynamic downforce.

Guangzhou bets on automobiles for the next phase of its development

In-depth article on the strategic choices made by the city of Guangzhou to maintain its status as a major automotive hub.

Kumho Tire named electric racing tire manufacturer for the third time

Kumho Tire wins the title of electric racing tire manufacturer for the third consecutive year.

Australia's position in global electric vehicle adoption

An article places Australia relative to other markets in the diffusion of electric vehicles.

India: car sales supported by rising GST revenues

The 23% rise in GST revenues is accompanied by growth in car sales and UPI payments in India.

Automotive assistance requests increase despite lower mileage driven

More than 2.7 million automotive assistance cases were processed between June and September 2026, an increase despite an estimated decline in travel. Extreme heat, an aging fleet, and maintenance issues partly explain this trend.

Nippon Sheet Glass presents materials for electric vehicles at IRC 2026

Japanese glassmaker Nippon Sheet Glass exhibits rubber reinforcements and eco-friendly bonding technologies for electric vehicles and next-generation mobility at the IRC 2026 show in Aichi.

Fiat presents a four-seat electric quadricycle inspired by the 1950s

Fiat unveils a four-seat electric quadricycle with a retro style inspired by a 1950s model, a variant of its family of small urban electric vehicles.

Kumho Tire's electric vehicle tire technology recognized

South Korean manufacturer Kumho Tire has received recognition for its tire technology designed for electric vehicles.