Automotive publications for 18 July 2026
Chinese automakers face profit decline due to rising raw material and chip prices
Most major companies expect losses or a sharp reduction in revenue in the first half of 2026 amid rising component costs and price competition
BMW Launches ChatGPT-Powered Car Configurator
The new AI tool allows users to configure a car using a simple text query and receive recommendations on model selection.
Toyota admits it might have overdone the touchscreen in the new RAV4
The company does not rule out bringing back some physical buttons if owners find controlling via the display not convenient enough
Tesla ordered to fix overly bright headlights on nearly 20,000 electric vehicles
The American regulator rejected the company's request not to conduct a recall, stating that exceeding the permissible parameter could pose a threat to road safety