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Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles lead US counties in electric vehicle ownership

Data shows that Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties rank among the top in the United States for the share of electric vehicle owners.

Brazil: Chery Tiggo 7 tops FIPE price drops in November

The Chery Tiggo 7 records the largest monthly drop in the November FIPE table among the 40 best-selling models, at -1.7%, while the GWM Haval H6 falls further over twelve months.

Renault unveils its first military ground drone

Renault presents a military ground drone boasting 400 km of range and a one-tonne payload capacity.

Gasgoo Review: BYD records October sales peak, CATL and Blue Vector focus on eVTOL batteries

Gasgoo's daily review covers BYD's record October sales, the CATL-Blue Vector partnership for eVTOL batteries, and the ECARX-Arm collaboration on embedded computing.

The Chevrolet Trax 2027 would gain power in its facelift

According to US press, the Chevrolet Trax 2027 will receive a more powerful version of the same engine as part of its mid-cycle update, among other changes.

Western manufacturers diversify into arms production

An analysis reviews the growing involvement of Western automotive manufacturers in arms production, presented as strategic diversification rather than a response to Chinese competition.

125cc scooter launched in Spain for under €1,500

A new 125cc scooter is being marketed in Spain at one of the lowest prices in its category, with compromises on performance and equipment.

ECARX and Arm jointly develop an AI computing platform for automobiles

Chinese company ECARX announces a partnership with Arm to co-develop a next-generation physical AI computing platform intended for vehicles.

L&F secures around 1 trillion won LFP cathode contract with LG Energy Solution

L&F announces an LFP cathode supply contract worth around 1,034.9 billion won with LG Energy Solution and its subsidiary, for the period 2028-2031. The Korean supplier is thus expanding its offering beyond NCM cathodes and counts the three major Korean battery manufacturers among its customers.

The Denza Z selected among TIME's best inventions

The Denza Z features in TIME magazine's selection of the best inventions, highlighted for its magnetorheological suspension provided by Jingxi Zhixing.

KPMG: nearly one in two executives sees Chinese manufacturers in the global top 6

A KPMG survey indicates that nearly half of sector executives anticipate the arrival of Chinese manufacturers among the world's top six groups. The study reflects growing confidence in the competitiveness of Chinese players.

Test drive of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV GR Sport

The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid in GR Sport trim, tuned by Gazoo Racing, has been tested and included among the Wards 10 Best.

Karma unveils Eximius 1, a unique 6.2-liter V8 hybrid

Karma presents the Eximius 1, a one-of-a-kind hybrid sedan featuring a 6.2-liter V8 and a carbon-fiber body.

A highly profitable manufacturer retreats to its core range

An analysis reviews the strategy of one of the sector's most profitable manufacturers, which is returning to its historical segments to preserve its margins.

Denmark: 88.4% of October registrations were electric cars

In October, electric cars accounted for 88.4% of new registrations in Denmark, and nearly 98% of private purchases. In total, 18,875 new cars were registered, an increase of 16.9%.

Geely Xingyuan among the most stable NEV models in the Chinese market

Analysis of the Chinese New Energy Vehicle market in 2026 shows the Geely Xingyuan among the models with the most stable sales.

The ten finalists for Japan Car of the Year 2026-2027 unveiled

The top ten cars of the year were selected in Japan on November 2, 2026; the winner of the Japan Car of the Year will be chosen from among them.

Study finds German automotive industry ahead on connected cars but unprepared for the future

The Center of Automotive Management publishes a study indicating that while the German automotive industry leads in connected vehicle pace, it appears less prepared for future developments.

Sweden: more than half of October registrations are electric

Sweden records a monthly record with more than 50% electric cars among the 24,660 new registrations in October.

GWM ORA 5 nominated for World Car of the Year 2027

The GWM ORA 5 electric SUV is among the nominees for the 2027 World Car of the Year title.

Honda accelerates launch of its upcoming hybrids, including the CR-V

Honda plans to accelerate the rollout of its future hybrid models, including a new generation of the CR-V.

Haas F1 denies rumors about Oliver Bearman's future

Haas F1 director Ayao Komatsu answered questions about Oliver Bearman's contract extension, while rumors mention salary demands of six million euros per year.

ADAC test of the new BMW i3

ADAC publishes a test of the new BMW i3 and questions its ability to become the benchmark among electric cars.

Tata, Mahindra and Maruti lead Indian electric vehicle exports

The ranking of Indian electric vehicle exporters places Tata, Mahindra and Maruti among the main players.

The Italian army orders Ineos Grenadiers, deliveries starting early 2027

The Italian Army has placed an order for Grenadiers, the first significant order from an NATO country for Ineos, with deliveries starting in early 2027.