Events

Weeve exceeds 925 electric vehicles available for rent in Canada

Mont-Royal-based company Weeve offers electric vehicle rentals to ride-hailing drivers and claims to have more than 925 cars distributed across four Canadian markets.

Dacia Claims 4,000 Euro Lower Operating Cost Than Chinese City Cars

Dacia claims its new Spring II, produced in Europe and eligible for the bonus, costs 4,000 euros less to operate over three years than Chinese city cars. Press tests are taking place near Lisbon.

19% of electric car owners consider returning to internal combustion engines

A survey indicates that 19% of electric vehicle owners are considering switching back to petrol or diesel cars.

Hyundai patents a motorized dual-action tailgate

Hyundai has developed a transmission mechanism that allows a single motor to raise or lower the entire tailgate or pivot one of its side sections laterally.

China: a metal five times thinner than a hair improves electric vehicle range

Chinese researchers have identified an ultra-thin metal that could increase the range of electric car batteries.

ABB E-mobility and Oreve extend their truck charging network in France

ABB E-mobility and Oreve plan twelve new charging sites for heavy goods vehicles in France by the end of 2028, around 100 points and 18 MW, with a first MCS-compatible installation in 2027.

Tesla Obtains a Patent for the Model S Design

This week, Tesla secured a patent filed in May 2025 protecting the design of the Model S for fifteen years, even though the sedan is no longer in production.

Chinese automotive paint manufacturer exceeds 3 billion yuan in revenue

China's leading domestic automotive paint manufacturer reports annual revenue of over 3 billion yuan and production exceeding 120,000 tonnes.

FUTURUS turns windshield into screen and claims 1.2 million units delivered

Chinese company FUTURUS presents an integrated windshield display technology and announces 1.2 million units delivered.

XPeng claims 10,000 cars delivered in France in two years

Two years after its arrival in France, XPeng announces more than 10,000 electric vehicles delivered, while remaining far behind BYD and MG.

Onvo (Nio) claims more than 690,000 collisions avoided by its AEB

The Onvo brand of the Nio group publishes its safety data and announces that its automatic emergency braking system has avoided more than 690,000 collisions.

In the US, used electric cars resell for more than internal combustion engines

A new study shows that used electric cars are appreciating in value and now sell faster and for higher prices than thermal models in the United States.

CATL, Hithium and EVE dominate global energy storage battery deliveries

Global deliveries of batteries for energy storage jump 73% from January to September, with Chinese suppliers led by CATL, Hithium and EVE dominating the market.

Singapore: COE reform could disrupt the electric vehicle market

Changes to the registration certificate (COE) regulations in Singapore could profoundly alter the structure of the automotive market and the adoption of electric vehicles.

In China, electric vehicles could generate income while parked

A video presents the possibility for an electric vehicle parked at home to resell electricity to the grid and generate income for its owner.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) now affordable on the used market

A buying guide reviews the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 generation, which has become accessible on the used market, highlighting key points to check before purchase.

Chinese applicant patents method for classifying automotive parts defects

A Chinese patent application describes a lightweight knowledge-distillation-based method for classifying surface defects of automotive parts in production or inspection.

A Chinese supplier patents a welding defect detection method

Chinese supplier Oulang has filed a patent for a method of detecting welding defects on intake resonators. The technique aims to shorten delivery times.

Chinese aluminium industry player patents alloy for electric vehicle bodies

Xingfa Aluminium has filed a patent for an Al-Mg-Si alloy intended for new energy vehicle body structures.

Chery and Luxeed file patent for load-sensing roof rails

Chery and Luxeed have filed a patent for roof rails integrating load and noise detection to ensure safe use.

Chery patents brake monitoring system

Chery Intelligent Automotive Technology has filed a patent for a brake monitoring system that tracks brake pad temperature, vibrations, and wear in real time.

Software-defined vehicle disrupts automakers' hardware and software purchasing

With the SDV and automated driving, relationships between automakers and hardware and software suppliers are evolving, with semiconductor manufacturers increasingly supplying software with their chips.

Volkswagen's smallest electric car will be called ID. Up

The production version of the ID. Every1 concept, expected in 2027, would adopt the Up name under the designation ID. Up, according to German sources.

Chinese supplier patents crack detection method for aluminum parts

Huali Auto Parts has filed a patent for a method and system for detecting cracks in cast aluminum parts, aimed at improving quality control efficiency.

JAC files patent for multimodal exterior voice interaction

JAC Motors has filed a patent for a secure exterior voice interaction method based on multimodal perception, designed to improve safety.

Mercedes-Benz: Ola Källenius says well positioned against sector upheavals

The chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz believes the automaker is well placed, both in terms of products and technology, to cope with disruptions in the global automotive market.

BAIC Research Institute files a patent on software requirements document generation

Beijing Automotive Research Institute filed a patent application for a method of automated generation of software requirements documents intended to improve the reuse of engineering knowledge.

Chinese supplier patents door limiter removal structure

Chinese supplier Dejing obtains a patent for a quick removal and reinstallation structure for an automotive door limiter.

Tuhu becomes long-term partner of China Formula 1 Grand Prix

Chinese automotive maintenance company Tuhu announces it is becoming a long-term partner brand of the China Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Nexteer patents quick replacement device for worm gear bearing in power steering

Supplier Nexteer obtains a patent for a quick replacement device for the worm gear bearing of an electric power steering system.

Wanrun obtains patent for shear feed mechanism

Chinese manufacturer Wanrun has obtained a patent for a multi-position feed mechanism for a shear used to cut automotive parts.

A Chinese supplier patents a feeding mechanism for shearing machines

Wanrun Automotive has obtained a patent for a multi-position feeding mechanism for shearing machines, intended for parts production.

SAIC claims 3.577 million vehicles sold over ten months and obtains two Level 4 licenses

The Chinese automaker announces 3.577 million vehicles sold from January to October 2026 and the obtaining of two licenses for Level 4 autonomous driving tests.

Yuancheng Precision patents demolding device for suspension parts

Chinese manufacturer Yuancheng Precision files a patent application for a demolding device intended for cast-iron automotive suspension parts.

Indicata warns about the impact of ZEV targets on the value of used electric cars

Specialist firm Indicata warns that British zero-emission vehicle sales targets are weighing on the resale values of used electric cars in the United Kingdom.