Events

Michelin presents two new tire technologies at the Shanghai Import Expo

At the CIIE 2026 in Shanghai, Michelin unveils tires incorporating up to 75% renewable materials and a tactile perception technology.

BYD raises the price of the Atto 2 by 17,000 reais in Brazil

BYD has increased the price of the Atto 2 by 17,000 reais in Brazil, making the model more expensive than the Honda HR-V.

JTEKT achieves 97.1% success rate in random picking thanks to physical AI

Japanese supplier JTEKT announces a 97.1% success rate for a random picking operation driven by physical AI within its production processes.

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.

Maserati boss details his plan to relaunch the brand

Santo Ficili, recently in India, explains the strategy to revive Maserati, an Italian brand in difficulty that needs quick support.

New electric drivetrain system achieves record efficiency

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

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.

Renders sketch Bentley's future SUV

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

Autonomous vehicles could be hacked by drones

A Chinese publication raises questions about the possibility of hacking autonomous vehicles using drones, highlighting a cybersecurity risk for smart cars.

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.

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.

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.

NHTSA grants GM a deadline extension in braking module investigation

The US road safety agency has granted General Motors additional time in its investigation concerning a braking module.

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.

Škoda launches a range of accessories printable by customers

Škoda becomes the first manufacturer to offer a wide range of accessories that customers can print themselves in 3D, for both recent and older models.

By 2040, nine out of ten cars sold in China are expected to be electric

A forecast estimates that by 2040, nine out of every ten vehicles sold in China will be electric.

Lexus markets the partially updated RX in Japan

Lexus launched a revised version of the RX on September 30, 2026, featuring a reworked chassis, enhanced comfort and safety equipment, and a standard digital rearview mirror.