Industry

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  Toyota to Launch Car Recycling Plant in Poland

  Toyota Motor Europe has announced the creation of a new Circular Factory in Wałbrzych, Poland. It will be engaged in the recycling of vehicles that are no longer fit for use.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 20, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
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  China will require more physical switches in new cars

  The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China plans to require car manufacturers to equip new cars with physical controls for key functions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 17, 2026, 7:03 p.m.
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  China will ban non-standard steering wheels

  The draft of the new Chinese standard does not provide for the possibility of installing a steering wheel with a cut upper part in a car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 16, 2026, 9:36 a.m.
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  Germany ranks second in the world for EV and PHEV production

  According to the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in 2025, Germany became the second largest producer of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) in the world, after China.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 11, 2026, 8:40 p.m.
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  Škoda reported 1 million cars produced in 2025

  In 2025, Škoda Auto produced 1,065,000 cars worldwide. This is 15% more than the previous year and the best result for the brand in the last six years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 4, 2026, 7:08 p.m.
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  BMW secures the future of the ZF 8HP transmission

  BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen have signed a multi-billion euro contract for the supply of 8-speed automatic ZF 8HP transmissions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 4, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
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  Electric vehicles surpassed gasoline cars in sales in the EU for the first time

  In December, electric vehicles surpassed gasoline cars in sales in the European Union for the first time in history. According to ACEA, the share of EVs in the EU reached 22.6%, which is 0.1 percentage points more than cars with gasoline engines.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 28, 2026, 8:32 p.m.
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  Honda closes US fuel cell plant and revises hydrogen strategy

  Honda and General Motors' ambitious project to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicles lasted only two years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 22, 2026, 9:07 p.m.
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  Euro NCAP named the safest cars of 2025

  The Euro NCAP organization announced the results of car safety tests in 2025. The highest rating was received by the Mercedes-Benz CLA, along with victories in their classes for Tesla, MINI, smart, and Polestar models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 15, 2026, 8:43 a.m.
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  BMW M will start producing fully electric models from 2027

  BMW M electric vehicles will be built on the Neue Klasse platform and receive a new four-motor BMW M eDrive powertrain — one electric motor for each wheel.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 14, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
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  These cars were the most popular in Germany in 2025

  The Federal Motor Transport Authority of Germany (KBA) published statistics on new car registrations last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 9, 2026, 9:36 a.m.
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  Volvo brings back the designer who made the brand popular

  Volvo announced the return of Thomas Ingenlath to the position of chief designer. He will start work in February.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 8, 2026, 9:47 a.m.
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  Every tenth new car in the UK is of Chinese origin

  Chinese car manufacturers have taken a significant position in the UK new car market. By the end of 2025, cars produced in China are expected to account for about 10% of all new passenger car sales in the country.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 2, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
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  China bans electric door handles in new cars

  Chinese authorities have required automakers to equip all new passenger cars with mechanical door handles. The new requirements will take effect in 2027 and will apply to vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 30, 2025, 8:31 a.m.
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  Hyundai recalls more than 51,000 Tucsons in the US due to fire risk

  Hyundai has announced a recall in the US of 51,587 Tucson crossovers from the 2022–2024 model years equipped with optional trailer towing equipment. The reason is a risk of short circuit and possible fire.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 29, 2025, 8:29 p.m.
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  Volkswagen returns to the old model of selling EVs in Europe

  Volkswagen will once again sell electric vehicles to private customers through a traditional dealer network in all European markets, reports Handelsblatt. In Germany, Volkswagen abandoned direct sales last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 29, 2025, 8:26 a.m.
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  Toyota will begin selling three U.S.-made models in Japan

  The Camry sedan, Highlander SUV, and Tundra pickup truck will be imported into Japan from the USA. Sales are expected to start as early as 2026, although the exact delivery schedule is not yet available.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2025, 10:08 a.m.
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  Volkswagen Group launches its own gigafactory for battery production in Germany

  Volkswagen Group's PowerCo company has commissioned a gigafactory in Salzgitter, Germany, and produced the first unified cells labeled "Made in Europe."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2025, 9:49 a.m.
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  EU decides not to ban ICE cars after 2035

  The European Commission has presented a new draft of legislative initiatives to regulate the automotive industry. It no longer includes a complete ban on ICE cars, but the environmental restrictions are still very strict.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 17, 2025, 9:43 a.m.
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  Subaru Forester was awarded "Car of the Year in Japan"

  The Subaru Forester crossover received the title of Car of the Year in Japan 2025-2026 (JCOTY) – an award given to the most outstanding car, according to the award selection committee.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 8, 2025, 9:32 a.m.