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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercedes-Benz opens the first charging station near Starbucks

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks officially opened their first joint DC fast-charging station on Interstate 5 in Red Bluff, California.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 27, 2025, 8:47 a.m.
Plug-in hybrids surpass diesel cars in sales across Europe

In the first 10 months of 2025, Europeans purchased more plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) than diesel cars. Diesel models are now ranked fifth in popularity, also falling behind gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 26, 2025, 9:48 a.m.
Xpeng surpasses one million vehicles milestone

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng announced the achievement of a significant milestone — the company’s one-millionth car has rolled off the production line.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 24, 2025, 9:47 p.m.
Toyota to increase model refresh cycle to nine years

Toyota is reviewing its vehicle update strategy. According to Nikkei Asia, the life cycles of key models will increase from seven to nine years.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 19, 2025, 8:18 a.m.
Ford started selling used cars on Amazon

Ford Motor announced the launch of used car sales on the Amazon platform. The service is currently available in the USA.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 18, 2025, 9:26 a.m.
BYD is building the world's largest car factory in Zhengzhou

The new flagship BYD factory in central-eastern China sets standards against which other gigafactories seem tiny.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 14, 2025, 10:18 a.m.
GM abandons parts of Chinese origin

General Motors is demanding that several thousand of its suppliers completely abandon components from China, Reuters reported citing four sources.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 13, 2025, 9:27 a.m.
Dongfeng Honda launched a lifetime warranty on the powertrain

The "Lifetime Companion" service is available only to the first owner if it is a private individual.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 22, 2025, 10:11 a.m.
Porsche has a new CEO

The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has appointed Dr. Michael Leiters as CEO of Porsche AG, effective as of January 1, 2026. Dr. Oliver Blume, who has led Porsche AG as CEO for ten years, will continue to serve as CEO of Volkswagen Group.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 20, 2025, 10:02 a.m.
Duracell will create its own network of charging stations for electric vehicles

The famous battery manufacturer will invest £200 million over ten years to create a network of charging stations with a capacity of up to 1000 kW. The first six sites will open in the UK in 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 16, 2025, 9:02 a.m.
Bosch has started operating its first fuel cell truck in in-plant logistics

The German technology company has started using a 40-ton Iveco with its own fuel cell system at its Nuremberg plant. Range - up to 800 km

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 13, 2025, 11:09 a.m.
Hyundai will abandon dual-clutch transmissions in favor of torque converter automatics

DCT (dual-clutch transmission) is distinguished by high efficiency and speed, but the complexity and maintenance issues force Hyundai to return to classic gearboxes.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 13, 2025, 9:12 a.m.

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