Events

Comparison between the MG 4 Urban and the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo

Comparative test between the Chinese electric compact MG 4 Urban and the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo on the European market.

Verstappen jokes about rain risk at Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen jokes about the rainy conditions expected in Brazil, after software problems related to power limitation encountered at the start in the rain at Sepang.

9-minute rechargeable firefighting vehicle presented at Changsha auto show

A firefighting drone vehicle made in Changsha, rechargeable in 9 minutes, will be unveiled for the first time at the Changsha International Motor Show.

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.

Test drive of the new Hyundai Bayon in India

The Indian press test drove the new Hyundai Bayon during a national press event in Goa, highlighting its technology features and safety.

Triumph Tracker 400 spotted with TFT screen and cruise control

A TFT version of the Triumph Tracker 400 was spotted testing, equipped with a new control set shared with the Bonneville T40, ahead of its launch.

Toyota will sell updated Tundra presented in the United States in Japan this winter

Toyota announced on November 6 that the improved version of the Tundra, unveiled in the United States, will also be sold in Japan through the Toyota dealer network starting this winter.

BlackBerry's QNX platform wins several contracts from Chinese automakers

BlackBerry announces that its QNX software platform has been selected for several programs by Chinese automakers, strengthening its presence in this market.

Panasonic unveils new China strategy including new energy vehicle applications

Panasonic presents a new strategy in China focused on AI infrastructure and smart welding, extended to new energy vehicle applications.

Exicom seeks $85 million from Tritium sale to develop charging in India

Indian company Exicom plans to sell Tritium for around $85 million to finance its growth in electric vehicle charging in India. It also aims to raise the export share from 10% to 30% of revenue within three years.

Xiaomi Auto: First quarter results show increasing sales pressure

Following the publication of its first-quarter results, Xiaomi Auto faces significant pressure to meet volume targets and may need a commercial boost.

A 455-horsepower Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark loses nearly 20,000 euros on the used market

A recently registered Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark with 455 horsepower and 3,000 kilometers is undergoing depreciation of nearly 20,000 euros on the used market.

Hankook Tire announces operating profit of 598.8 billion won in third quarter

Hankook Tire & Technology reports quarterly revenue of 5,465 billion won and operating profit of 598.8 billion, up 2.2%, driven by the profitability of Hanon Systems.

Loki Coach unveils luxury Prevost-based motorhome

Loki Coach presents a luxury motorhome based on the Prevost chassis for 2026, featuring automatically made beds and advanced home automation.

Polestar transfers legal domicile from Sweden to Netherlands

Polestar is moving its legal domicile from Sweden to the Netherlands as part of a restructuring underway for two years, while keeping its operations in Gothenburg.

Xpeng G6 and G9 recall for workshop intervention

Xpeng is recalling units of its G6 and G9 models, which must be taken to a workshop for a technical intervention.

Comparison of three electric SUVs highlights Volkswagen ID.AURA T6

A comparative test of three popular electric SUVs in China places the Volkswagen ID.AURA T6 among the recommended family choices.

China: sharp drop in models declared in November 2026 MIIT catalog

The November batch of the Chinese administration's (MIIT) catalog includes significantly fewer declared models than previous months, a sign of a slowdown in launches.

Reliability sheet for the second-generation Volvo V40

Overview of the reliability issues of the Volvo V40 II (2012-2020), a premium compact marketed in France starting in 2012.

Toyota launches refreshed Innova Zenix in Thailand

Toyota's Thai subsidiary presents on November 3, 2026 the improved version of the seven-seat MPV Innova Zenix, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder of 201 horsepower.

Germany: new automotive air conditioning competency certificates, old ones invalidated in 2029

New competency certifications for automotive air conditioning maintenance come into force in Germany; old certificates will lose their validity in March 2029.

Broadleaf launches official sale of recycled parts for trucks and buses

In Japan, Broadleaf begins official marketing of "Refine Parts", reused parts intended for commercial vehicles.

Chinese supplier patents exhaust valve feeding device

Mingkai Auto Parts obtains a patent for a device allowing an individual exhaust valve to be separated from a stack of valves.