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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.

Dutch study shows electric cars remain reserved for affluent households

A survey on electric vehicle ownership in the Netherlands concludes that electric cars remain largely inaccessible to modest households, despite the image of mass adoption.

Electric vehicle sales in South Africa already exceed the total for 2025

Electric car sales in South Africa for the current year have already surpassed the entire total from last year, according to Reuters.

Chinese automaker Jetour arrives in Singapore via distributor Vincar

Distributor Vincar is importing Chinese SUV brand Jetour into the Singapore market, marking a new step in its expansion in Southeast Asia.

Charging waiting time, main barrier to buying an electric car

A Spanish study measures the waiting time drivers consider acceptable at a charging station, compared with the five minutes of a fuel refill. Charging remains the main obstacle to electric vehicle adoption.

Mitsuoka opens orders for its Buddy SUV 'makeup model' in Japan

Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka launches orders on November 5, 2026 for a 'makeup model' version of its Buddy SUV, built from quality used vehicles and featuring a retro style.

KG Mobility Platform profits plunge as used car sales decline in South Korea

KG Mobility Platform sees its profits collapse in a South Korean used car market in sharp decline.

Fiat prepares the return of the Punto to compete with the Renault Clio

Fiat boss Arnaud Belloni presents the new Punto as a key element of the range alongside the Grande Panda, to rival the Renault Clio.

Croatia opens applications for electric vehicle purchase subsidies, up to 9,000 euros

Applications for Croatian subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles open on Thursday, with amounts reaching up to 9,000 euros.

Nexen Tire launches WINGUARD ice3 winter tire in South Korea

Nexen Tire is marketing the WINGUARD ice3 in South Korea, an Ice Grip-certified winter tire intended for icy and snowy roads.

In South Korea, CHAEVI highway fast chargers up to eight times more heavily used

Charging operator CHAEVI analyzed 117 fast chargers installed at 24 South Korean highway rest areas since July. Daily usage per charger reaches up to eight times that of standard fast chargers.

The Audacious IV, a modern naturally aspirated V8 Audi Quattro

A tuner unveils the Audacious IV, which combines a classic Quattro body with the chassis and mechanics of an RS4, featuring a supercharged V8.

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.

South Korea: EV incentives expected, tariff pressure persists

South Korean automotive and battery industry players hope for public support for electric vehicles, but continue to face customs duties weighing on their operations.

Siemens study quantifies savings from smart charging for European grids

According to a Siemens study, smart charging could reduce by 43% the investments needed to adapt European electricity grids by 2030, representing 10 billion euros in savings.

Volvo Cars opens its Horizon software platform to Accenture and Google Cloud

Volvo Cars is relying on its Horizon software development platform, with Accenture and Google Cloud, to accelerate development on Android Automotive.

Tesla renames its FSD as "Tesla Assisted Driving" in Europe

Tesla is dropping the FSD name in Europe in favor of "Tesla Assisted Driving" and reducing the speed limit exceedance margin from 50% to 10%, in response to criticism from European regulators. The question of adoption in South Korea remains open.

Study: fluorosilicone rubber market driven by aerospace and EVs through 2035

A market report forecasts growth in fluorosilicone rubber, driven in particular by demand for electric vehicles and aerospace through 2035.

Hana Financial and Stellantis Korea sign financing agreement

Hana Financial Group and Stellantis Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen financing for imported vehicles in South Korea.

China: sales plunge despite massive marketing budgets

An analysis looks at a Chinese automaker's 28.9 percent sales drop while marketing spending runs into billions of yuan, and questions possible remedies.

South Korea: controversy over car taxation seen as unfair to electric vehicles

A controversy centers on the fact that electric vehicle owners could pay more taxes than internal combustion engine car owners in South Korea, rekindling the debate over car tax fairness.

Argentine entrepreneur develops electric sports car with original design and Chinese engineering

Italo Grottini presents a project for Argentina's first electric sports car with an original design, based on Chinese engineering, for a budget of under 20 million dollars.

South Korea orders Mercedes-Benz to compensate EV owners

South Korean authorities have ordered Mercedes-Benz to compensate electric vehicle owners for concealing the battery manufacturer's identity.

In the US, used electric cars sell faster than combustion engine models

On the US used car market, electric vehicles find buyers more quickly than petrol models, but Teslas are not the most sought-after: Audi, Toyota and Honda dominate this ranking.

JPMorgan releases its 2026 study on automobiles in Asia-Pacific

JPMorgan releases a report on the automotive sector, suppliers, and tires in Asia-Pacific for 2026.

South Korea: Hyundai sales decline despite electric vehicle market growth

As the South Korean electric vehicle market grows, Hyundai sales are declining, prompting the manufacturer to revise its electrification strategy.