Automotive publications for 2 July 2026

Audi abandons the "global car" concept: now models will be created separately for China, Europe, and the USA
The company admitted that buyers in different regions expect too different cars, so a unified development strategy no longer works

1981 Volkswagen Dasher Drives Across America on Used Vegetable Oil: An Unusual Experiment Gains Popularity
Two bloggers decided to cross the USA in a diesel station wagon, not buying fuel and only filling up with used oil from restaurants

Lotus abandons full electrification after record losses: brand brings back hybrids and internal combustion engines
After billions in losses, the British manufacturer rethinks its strategy, cuts staff, and opens its factory for another brand's car production

Who would drivers trust to change a tire? A study revealed an unexpected leader and Generation Z's complete failure
A survey of 3,000 motorists from different countries showed how repair habits are changing in the era of the internet and artificial intelligence
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