Events

Nissan and Honda position themselves in military drones in Japan

The Japanese Ministry of Defense is closely interested in Nissan and Honda entering the military drone market.

Great Wall Motor publishes results of bond conversion and option exercise

Great Wall Motor announces the conversion of its convertible bonds into shares and the results of the exercise of options from its 2023 incentive plan, with corresponding capital changes.

The Fiat 500e electric sees price drops of several thousand euros in the Netherlands

The Fiat 500 Electric has seen its price reduced by several thousand euros on the Dutch market, a drop that could boost sales of the model.

Renault Kwid Electric produced in Brazil is exported

The Renault Kwid Electric manufactured in Brazil is being sold in foreign markets, drawing attention to the manufacturer's export strategy.

European manufacturers bet on the return of classic models against Chinese brands

Analysis of the strategy employed by European manufacturers who are reviving historical names to counter the offensive from Chinese brands.

The BYD Seal U electric gets an update with integrated Google

The BYD Seal U electric is to be presented on November 19 with improvements to the infotainment system, battery, and charging, and possibly an 800-volt architecture.

Electric commercial vehicles gain market share in Europe

During the first three quarters of 2026, nearly 1.7 million new vans, trucks, and buses were registered in Europe, with significant progress in electrified models whose market share remains highly variable across segments.

Chinese cars evolve from curiosity to a reference studied by rivals

Chinese press highlights that foreign manufacturers are now actively studying Chinese models, signaling a shift in status on the market.

Peugeot resurrects the RCZ name with the electric RCZ Vision concept

Peugeot unveiled the RCZ Vision concept on October 11, 2026, a 500-horsepower electric coupe that revives the RCZ designation after an eleven-year absence.

Great Wall Motor buys back 1.08 million of its own shares

Great Wall Motor bought back 1.081 million shares for approximately HK$6.72 million on November 2.

Sodium vs lithium batteries: which technologies for EVs in the next decade

Sodium-ion batteries promise to reduce dependence on lithium and improve performance in extreme cold, but still need to compete with current technologies in terms of energy density and industrial costs.

Swiss wholesaler Pistor puts its 30th electric truck into service, an Iveco S-eWay

Pistor has put its 30th electric truck into service, an Iveco S-eWay, and plans to invest an additional CHF 15 million to electrify half of its fleet by 2030.

Seoul Classic Car Show 2026 opens at COEX in Seoul

The second edition of the Seoul Classic Car Show brings together historic vehicles at Seoul's COEX, ranging from the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing to the first-generation Hyundai Grandeur, with an expanded program on preservation and restoration.

PwC estimates that the introductory phase of electric vehicles is over

A PwC analysis of the German electric car market concludes that the introductory phase is complete and the segment is entering a new stage of maturity.

Burgos accelerates on electric vehicles and prepares for hydrogen

The city of Burgos is strengthening its initiatives for electric vehicles while preparing for a transition to hydrogen.

2026 Denza D9 expected soon in Malaysia

The new 2026 Denza D9 is due to arrive soon on the Malaysian market, raising questions about compatibility with BYD fast charging.

XHEART X7 Ultra chip presented for automotive manufacturers

Chinese manufacturer XHEART is highlighting its X7 Ultra chip and the applications it can offer to automotive manufacturers.

SemiDrive bets on all-in-one chip solutions for automobiles

Chinese semiconductor supplier SemiDrive presents its strategy of complete solutions aimed at the automotive and robotics sectors.