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Kawasaki unveils the 2027 KLE650, a rally-styled road trail bike

Kawasaki presents the 2027 KLE650, a touring trail bike featuring a 650 cm³ parallel-twin engine, a rally look, a 21-inch front wheel, and an SE version.

France: record sales of used electric cars in October 2026

In October 2026, the French used car market fell by 7.2% to 448,983 units, but used electric vehicles reached a record of 27,961 transactions, up 42.8% year-on-year.

Toyota updates the Crown Estate in Japan

Toyota launches on November 2, 2026, a slightly revised version of the Crown Estate in Japan, featuring the Z hybrid plug-in trim with a 2.5-liter system and new climate control.

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.

Comparison between the Mercedes C-Class SW and the Audi A5 Avant

Italian press compares the premium Mercedes C-Class SW and Audi A5 Avant estate cars, both offered with efficient hybrid powertrains.

Spain: a judge clarifies rules for installing a charging point in a parking lot

A court decision clarifies the conditions under which a co-owner can install an electric vehicle charging point on their parking space in Spain.

Subaru may consider a return of the WRX STI in its sixth generation

According to unconfirmed reports, Subaru could bring back the STI badge on a sixth-generation WRX.

The Hyundai N Festival 2026 closes its season

The Hyundai N Festival 2026 concludes its season with events ranging from electric racing to endurance.

Kia Carnival tops used vehicle sales in the third quarter of 2026 in Korea

According to Autoinside data, the fourth-generation Kia Carnival was the best-selling used model in the third quarter of 2026, ahead of the Genesis G80 and Hyundai Grandeur, with hybrids progressing by 46.4%.

Nio's 925 V engine wins an engineering award in China

Nio's 925 V electric motor, boasting a power density of 19.06 kW/kg and a boosted charge function of 202.78 kW, has won the first prize of China-SAE.

Production end announced for Polestar 2

Production of the Polestar 2 would be halted, raising the question of availability of new models in stock in France.

Toyota plans to sell affordable electric vehicles in Southeast Asia

Toyota is considering marketing affordable electric vehicles in Southeast Asia to develop its zero-emission model sales there.

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.

United Arab Emirates: new 2027 traffic law will sanction ignored recalls

The new traffic law in the United Arab Emirates, applicable in 2027, could restrict transactions for owners who ignore vehicle recalls.

In Brazil, BYD slashes the price of its 531 hp Seal to compete with the Honda Civic

BYD is offering discounts of up to 30,000 reais on its 531 hp Seal in Brazil to attract customers from the Honda Civic.

Samsung OLED screen shortage: Li Auto adapts production of the Mega

Due to a shortage of Samsung OLED screens, Li Auto is temporarily equipping its Mega with LCD screens of the same size to meet delivery deadlines. Supply should return to normal towards the end of the year.

China: What allows major manufacturers to grow despite pressure

An analysis of the drivers behind the growth of China's leading automakers as smaller rivals in the electric vehicle sector face margin compression.

Ranking of electrification component suppliers in China (January-August 2026)

The firm Gasgoo publishes the ranking of Chinese electrification component suppliers for January-August 2026, where automakers capture more than half of the battery pack market.

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.

China: Recourse sought after accident following OTA update and charging fire

Chinese media examines possible legal recourse following an accident that occurred after an OTA update and a fire during charging, once insurance compensation has been settled.

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.

Changan highlights its new lineup and deployment of assisted driving

A presentation showcases Changan's succession of successful models and the arrival of its intelligent driving systems on its vehicles.

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.

Wuhan highlights the two engines of its automotive industry

Wuhan authorities present the development of the local automotive sector, focusing on intelligent and new energy vehicles alongside industrial strengthening.

Test of Xpeng's NGP autonomous driving in Paris

At the Paris Motor Show, Xpeng had its supervised autonomous driving system, NGP, tested under real-world conditions, positioning it as a rival to Tesla.

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.

Mazda CX-5 receives AI-powered voice assistant

The Mazda CX-5 gains embedded artificial intelligence capable of controlling navigation and air conditioning via voice commands.

Li Auto explains the Changzhou giant parking lot

Li Auto responded to a video showing hundreds of display and test vehicles stored on a site with 3,900 spaces in Changzhou, clarifying that these are models awaiting processing.

Audi plans five new S and RS models in 2027

Audi is preparing five new S and RS sporty variants for 2027, expanding its high-performance offering.