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BMW vs Mercedes: Bavarians widen the lead in the USA thanks to SUVs

BMW increases its lead over Mercedes in the USA thanks to record demand for X3 and X5 SUVs.

Dmitro Kotov

April 10, 2026, 9:50 p.m.
Kia Plan Until 2030: Electricity is Good, but Hybrids Are Still in Play

Kia has updated its global plan, focusing on a variety of powertrains and new market segments.

Maksim Tropko

April 10, 2026, 9 p.m.
BMW and MINI in Canada gained access to Tesla Supercharger

Canadian BMW and MINI owners can now use the Tesla Supercharger network through the My BMW and MINI apps.

Maksim Tropko

April 8, 2026, 9:40 p.m.
Digital passport for every battery: China launches a total control system for batteries

China has introduced mandatory digital identification for all vehicle traction batteries to monitor their journey from manufacturing to recycling.

Dmitro Kotov

April 1, 2026, 10:03 p.m.
Geely unites European engineers: why do the Chinese need a new R&D center

Geely Auto unites engineering operations in Sweden and Germany into a new hub Geely Technology Europe for accelerating global expansion.

Dmitro Kotov

March 27, 2026, 10:37 a.m.
From Convertibles to Air Defense: Volkswagen May Start Producing Iron Dome Components in Germany

Instead of VW T-Roc convertibles, the Volkswagen plant in Osnabruck (Germany) may start assembling launchers for the Iron Dome air defense system.

Maksim Tropko

March 27, 2026, 12:02 a.m.
Billion-dollar bills for politics: how much BMW lost in trade wars

Analysts have calculated that sharp and unpredictable changes in customs rules throughout 2025 may have cost BMW 1.4 billion euros.

Dmitro Kotov

March 25, 2026, 10:02 p.m.
CATL "swallowed" half of the Chinese market: the battery giant set a five-year record

CATL set a five-year record by capturing more than half of the Chinese electric car battery market in the first quarter of 2026.

Dmitro Kotov

March 25, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
Identity Crisis of Smart: Why Large Models Didn't Interest the Market

In China, Smart is trying to sell large crossovers, but buyers are voting with their wallets for the good old compact format, forcing dealers to make huge discounts.

Dmitro Kotov

March 24, 2026, 10:22 p.m.
German Judiciary Sides with Pistons: Court Dismisses Claims Against BMW and Mercedes

In Germany, a court refused to ban the sale of gasoline cars at the behest of environmentalists, sending activists to parliament.

Dmitro Kotov

March 24, 2026, 10:02 a.m.
Gerry McGovern leaves JLR: the chief designer sets sail independently

Gerry McGovern leaves his position as chief designer of JLR to start his own consulting company after 21 years of service.

Maksim Tropko

March 23, 2026, 12:14 p.m.
War in the Middle East and Chip Shortage: Is a New Paralysis a Threat to the Auto Industry?

The conflict in the Middle East threatens the supply of special gases necessary for the production of automotive chips, which could lead to a new crisis in the industry.

Maksim Tropko

March 20, 2026, 10:58 p.m.
Farewell to a Tuning Legend: Why AC Schnitzer Will Cease Operations in 2026

The end of a tuning institution: AC Schnitzer will cease operations in 2026 after almost 40 years – the reasons are a warning for Germany's location.

Maksim Tropko

March 20, 2026, 10:40 p.m.
Volkswagen launched a stationary energy storage system with a capacity of 40 MWh

The company Elli, responsible for charging infrastructure and energy services within the Volkswagen Group, has put into operation its first large stationary battery energy storage system. The facility is located in Salzgitter, Germany.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 9, 2026, 9:46 p.m.
Škoda becomes the largest manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles within Volkswagen Group

Škoda has invested 205 million euros in expanding the production of battery systems at its plant in Mladá Boleslav, becoming the largest manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles (BEV) within the Volkswagen Group.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 27, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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