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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable6 hours ago

Volkswagen, Toyota and Stellantis back Trump

Several major automakers, including Volkswagen, Toyota and Stellantis, have voiced their support for Donald Trump's policies.

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StoryThe electric car market in Italy in 20261 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Classement des voitures électriques les plus vendues en Italie

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Peugeot launches the 308 SW GT Hybrid in Japan, limited to 80 units

Peugeot has been marketing the 308 SW GT Hybrid in Japan since June 2026, a low-consumption hybrid estate produced in a limited series of 80 units.

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StoryVolkswagen refocuses its electric strategy on Chinese technologies1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable6 hours ago

Volkswagen would study Xpeng software for its European cars

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StorySouth Korea: rise of Chinese EVs and public support for local production1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Corée du Sud : un éditorial appelle à renforcer la technologie face aux VE chinois

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StoryThailand: 35% tax on imported electric vehicles from 20271 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable6 hours ago

La Thaïlande porte à 35 % la taxe sur les véhicules électriques importés dès 2027

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MotorsportSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

A student from Ceuta stands out in university Formula 1 with FSVitoria's electric car

Iván Jiménez, from Ceuta, is making a name for himself in a university electric single-seater competition at the wheel of FSVitoria's car.

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StoryEMB braking : development and debate in China1 sub-ev.·
Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low6 hours ago

Le châssis automobile entre dans l'ère de la coordination globale des domaines

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StoryChinese automakers' global expansion2 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low6 hours ago

The 2026 GWM Haval H7 launched starting at €35,990

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable7 hours ago

Great Wall Motor voit ses profits sous pression au troisième trimestre

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low6 hours ago

Le fournisseur de gestion thermique Xinfu Technology vise une IPO à Pékin

Xinfu Technology, spécialiste de la gestion thermique pour véhicules à énergies nouvelles, prépare son introduction au Beijing Stock Exchange et prévoit 400 millions de yuans d'investissement pour augmenter sa capacité.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Hyundai Steel deploys its generative AI platform Steel-X

Hyundai Steel has launched an internal generative AI platform, Steel-X, developed with Hyundai Autoever, for document research and data analysis.

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StoryHyundai and Kia: record sales in the United States, pressure on the South Korean market2 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable6 hours ago

Bilan du CEO de Hyundai, José Muñoz, après deux ans à la tête du groupe

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Hyundai : les hybrides préservent les résultats, l'électrique reste le chantier

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StoryChery iCar V25: launch in China and test drive in Spain1 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Test drive of the iCaur V25, a Chery Group SUV whose arrival in Spain is not confirmed

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StoryCIIE 2026 in Shanghai: Volkswagen and Nissan present their models1 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low6 hours ago

Volkswagen Group China présentera sept modèles au CIIE 2026

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Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Voyah lance sa politique d'achat de novembre avec jusqu'à 50 000 yuans de prime

Voyah annonce des offres commerciales de novembre incluant jusqu'à 50 000 yuans de prime à la reprise.

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Honda markets the Stepwagon e:HEV in Thailand

Honda Automobile Thailand has offered the Stepwagon e:HEV minivan since February 2026, equipped with high-end features such as ottomans and power sliding doors.

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StoryIreland: sharp rise in electric car registrations in 20261 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low6 hours ago

Les ventes de voitures neuves en Irlande bondissent de 15 % en octobre

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StoryUnited Kingdom: measures to reduce the cost of electric vehicle charging1 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info6 hours ago

Le comté de Pembrokeshire accorde un allègement de taxe locale de 100 % pour la recharge électrique

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

The 20 best-selling electric cars in Spain in October 2026

Ranking of the most registered electric models in Spain during October 2026.

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Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

China: strategic partnership to develop the automotive aftermarket cluster

Chinese automotive aftermarket players sign a cooperation agreement on resource pooling and export expansion.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

BMW campaign mocking competitors backfires

BMW launched an advertising campaign mocking its competitors, which provoked a strong negative reaction online.

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

EMTA to unveil its first electric kei car at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2027

The EMTA brand, intended for the Japanese market, announces the world premiere of its first model, an electric kei car, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2027.

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Jaguar boss defends controversial design of the Type 01

Jaguar's managing director says the polarizing design of the Type 01 is attracting customers, figures to back it up.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

Report highlights hidden deforestation linked to electric vehicle batteries

An investigation sheds light on the impact of raw material extraction for electric vehicle batteries on deforestation.

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable7 hours ago

Mahindra prepares its UK launch in 2027 with three electric SUVs

Indian manufacturer Mahindra plans to enter the British market in 2027 with a range of electric SUVs designed in Oxfordshire, according to Autocar.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

120 km/h range test of the Xpeng P7+

The Chinese electric sedan Xpeng P7+ undergoes a 120 km/h range test from 100% to 5% charge, with an examination of design, equipment and trunk.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable7 hours ago

Why the Toyota RAV4, a U.S. best-seller, is suddenly hard to find

Toyota extended production of the 2025 RAV4 into the fourth quarter before launching the new 2026 model year, disrupting the SUV's availability in the U.S. market.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

In China, hybrids presented as the new trend against internal combustion

A Chinese article analyzes the future of internal combustion engine vehicles and highlights the development of hybrid powertrains as a new market trend.

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

Yamaha presents the 2027 model year NMAX 125 Tech MAX for Europe

Yamaha Europe unveiled in October 2026 the 2027 version of its NMAX 125 Tech MAX scooter, with integrated navigation and new upholstery.

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Denza N9: a 100% electric three-motor version in preparation

The Denza N9, a BYD SUV, will receive a fully electric variant with a three-motor powertrain developing 890 kW (1,194 hp) and 5- and 6-seat configurations.

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StoryStellantis and Renault temporarily cut production1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable7 hours ago

Stellantis : pénurie de composants pour la Pandina, arrêts possibles à Mirafiori et Pomigliano

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StoryChina: growth in vehicle exports and ship orders1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Chinese manufacturers bet on after-sales for export commercial vehicles

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StoryOctober 2026 car sales in China: Tesla 8th, exports support2 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

SAIC-GM-Wuling dépasse 142 700 ventes mondiales en octobre 2026

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable7 hours ago

BYD signe un record en octobre mais ses exportations ralentissent

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StoryToyota and Honda unveil several concepts at SEMA 20262 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

Toyota expose l'Urban C-HR au SEMA 2026

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

HRC dévoile ses pièces de performance officielles au SEMA 2026

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StoryLuoyang Bearing: diversification and prospects in automotive bearings1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

Luoyang Bearing anticipates a margin increase in automotive

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StorySmart automotive ETF index gains nearly 1% in China1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

China's smart car sector rises on the stock market

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Chinese automakers multiply promotions for last two months of 2026

As the end of the year approaches, Chinese automakers are launching numerous promotional offers and the question of the best time to buy arises.

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StoryNio: slowdown in October deliveries and stock market volatility1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Le secteur des actions liées à Nio s'envole en Bourse en Chine

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Kenya studies a new road maintenance tax amid rise in electric vehicles

Kenya is considering instituting a new road maintenance tax as the number of electric vehicles increases, reducing revenue from fuels.

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StoryEICMA 2026: New models presented in Milan1 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

TVS présente à l'EICMA 2026 un iQube compatible Android Auto

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StoryElectric vehicle purchase incentives in Germany1 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Germany's 2026 electric car incentive exceeds expectations

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StorySEMA 2026: Nissan concepts, Toyo Tires, and vehicle modifications1 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Nissan présente un Armada Jungle Patrol sans toit au SEMA 2026

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StorySkoda Epiq: launch, production in Spain and national offers2 sub-ev.·
Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Skoda Epiq Easy 35 orderable from 25,900 euros

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

Skoda Epiq : présentation du SUV électrique en Espagne

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MotorsportSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix, the final stretch of the F1 season

Formula 1 begins its last four races of the 2026 season in São Paulo, with a battle for the vice-championship title between Verstappen, the Ferrari drivers and Russell following Antonelli's championship win in Mexico.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info7 hours ago

Algeria: customs simulator to calculate duties on imported cars

Algerian customs make available a simulator allowing calculation in four steps of the duties and taxes applicable to an imported car.

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