Events

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.

Shanghai regulator opens an investigation into SAIC Volkswagen

The Jiading District Market Administration in Shanghai has opened an investigation targeting the sales company Shanghai SAIC Volkswagen Automobile.

Kia: a Jeonnam-Gwangju dealer exceeds 4,000 cumulative sales

A Kia distributor in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region crosses the 4,000 vehicles sold threshold and obtains "Grandmaster" status.

Chery launches production of Arrizo 7 hybrid with 1,700 km range

Chery's Arrizo S concept becomes the production Arrizo 7, with a 1.5T gasoline engine and C-DM hybrid powertrain announcing up to 1,700 km of range.

Test drive of the BYD Atto 2 DM-i, plug-in hybrid under 27,000 euros

BYD offers the Atto 2 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid SUV priced under 27,000 euros, an aggressive pricing position on the European market.

Manufacturers support US project to reduce fuel consumption standards

Automotive manufacturers are backing the US administration's plan to relax fuel consumption standards.

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.

Jetour T1 launched in China starting at 89,900 yuan

Chery has launched the Jetour T1 in China, featuring a new 1.5T front-wheel-drive version and a plug-in hybrid C-DM variant offering 150 km of electric range, priced from 89,900 yuan.

In Indonesia, Haka Auto relies on fast charging and BYD's DM technology

Indonesian distributor Haka Auto develops its electric vehicle offering by highlighting flash charging and BYD's DM hybrid technology.

Green light for electric charging stations at Meadow Mall in Boothbay

The project to install electric vehicle charging stations at Meadow Mall in Boothbay clears an administrative step.

Assessment of Donald Trump's automotive policy in the United States

An article analyzes the effects of the Trump administration's automotive policy on the US sector, covering tariffs, standards, and support for local production.

BYD Sealion 5 DM-i reliability: Failure rates scrutinized

A Czech article details the reliability and failure rates of the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV.

Toyota and Nissan acknowledge quality discrepancies on vehicles manufactured in the United States

Toyota and Nissan admit that certain models produced in the United States and sold in Japan present finish defects (thin paint, bodywork adjustments) compared to Japanese standards.

Washington considers reduced tariffs for manufacturers investing in the United States

The Trump administration would be preparing tariff relief for automakers investing in the United States, according to Japanese press reports.

Italy: Supreme Court accepts refusal of compensation after theft

The Italian Supreme Court ruled that an insurer can refuse to compensate for car theft even if the victim has filed a police report.

Volkswagen admits it went too far with touch controls

Volkswagen's quality manager admits that replacing buttons with touch surfaces was not a good decision and announces the return of physical controls.