Events

Study: exterior accessories market driven by EV aerodynamics and ADAS by 2035

A market study predicts that automotive exterior accessories will grow until 2035, driven by the aerodynamics of electric vehicles and the integration of ADAS systems.

Chery announces success of Q212 eVTOL test flight

Chery reports that its electric flying car, the Q212, has successfully completed a test flight, strengthening the Chinese manufacturer's position in the low-altitude economy.

Tata Motors considers localizing Iveco products in India

Following the acquisition of Iveco, Tata Motors is exploring the localization of Iveco products in India and the application of FPT engines to boost volumes and revenue.

ABT unveils limited series RS5-R based on Audi RS 5

German tuner ABT presents the RS5-R, a power- and torque-boosted version of the new Audi RS 5, produced in a limited series.

Modified Plymouth Barracuda resold at auction triples buyer's investment in one month

A customized Plymouth Barracuda was resold at auction for three times the price paid just a month earlier, illustrating the volatility of the modified American car market.

Vehicle-to-grid could save British motorists 620 pounds a year

According to a study, bidirectional vehicle-to-grid charging would allow electric vehicle drivers in the United Kingdom to save around 620 pounds a year.

Study quantifies climate benefit of replacing a petrol car with an EV

An analysis circulated in Italy estimates that scrapping a petrol car in favor of an electric vehicle benefits the climate.

In Indonesia, BYD and Wuling attract Gen Z and Millennial buyers

A survey indicates that young Indonesian buyers are increasingly turning to BYD and Wuling, with an average purchase budget of 493 million rupiah.

Audi Japan launches the new plug-in hybrid RS5

Audi Japan presented the new RS5 in plug-in hybrid form on September 29, 2026, with sales starting October 20 and a biturbo V6 engine.

A study compares used electric and hybrid vehicles

A study compares the cost and appeal of a 100% electric car against a hybrid on the used market.

South Africa: fuel prices announced for November 2026

Confirmed petrol and diesel prices in South Africa for November 2026 provide for a one-cent decrease in petrol from November 4.

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.

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.

A British family-run dealership closes following alleged fraud

A premium car dealership has closed after 11 years of operation, with its directors claiming to have been victims of fraud.

Solite Indigo Racing secures three wins in TCR Europe 2026

The South Korean team Solite Indigo Racing concludes the TCR Europe season in 4th place with three victories, while Park Jun-sung steps onto the TCR World Tour podium.

Tesla cuts prices in South Korea and quadruples sales

Tesla has reduced its prices in the South Korean market, resulting in a fourfold increase in its sales.

South Korea: Mixed performance of electric vehicle-related stocks

Electric vehicle-related stocks in South Korea are moving in mixed directions, with Samsung Energy Solutions surging while battery values recede.

South Korea: Kia EV5 sales jump 209% despite eight-month wait

Kia EV5 sales in South Korea are up 209%, with delivery times reaching eight months for new orders.

Global electric vehicle penetration deemed irreversible

An analysis by the South Korean steel sector estimates that the global transition to electric vehicles is irreversible and that the current slowdown does not call into question the penetration trajectory.

In South Korea, one out of five national cars sold is electric

Domestic sales of Korean brand electric vehicles have reached a level where one in five models sold on the national market is electric, signaling the end of the slowdown period.

GM launches Buick brand in South Korea with plug-in hybrid SUV Electra E7

GM Korea officially announced the launch of Buick in the South Korean market at the end of September with the Electra E7, a plug-in hybrid SUV sold alongside Chevrolet, a strategy that raises questions about the brand's positioning.

Vehicle cloning, an unknown fraud on the used car market

Le Figaro warns about vehicle cloning, a fraud consisting of duplicating a vehicle's identity to resell a stolen or disguised car on the used car market.

VinFast rebounds in registrations in the Netherlands

Longtime ignored in the Netherlands, VinFast sees its electric models suddenly rank well in registrations, ahead of the Peugeot 2008 and just behind the Cupra Raval.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Market Faces Domestic Demand Ceiling

The Chinese electric vehicle market is experiencing a slowdown in domestic demand that even affects BYD, according to South Korean press. Manufacturers are facing a deceleration in their home market.