Automotive publications for 5 October 2026

Fiat revives Multipla philosophy: new Multiplay transforms from pickup to SUV
The concept will be shown in Paris on October 12: the company wants to combine a passenger compartment with an open cargo area

BMW invested 1 billion euros in a battery plant for the new i3 and launched series production
The plant in Bavaria has been operating in two shifts from day one due to demand for Neue Klasse models

Tesla allows driving away from Supercharger with cable connected
The Emergency Drive Away feature allows bypassing the selector lock in an emergency: the cable breaks, but the car's charging port and the station are damaged

"Quacker" is no longer just for special vehicles: Mazda CX-6e gets a loudspeaker
The standard external speaker was created to warn pedestrians and cyclists, but the driver can enter their own messages and play them outside the car

VinFast US Sales Down 63%, But Company Prepares New Attempt with VF 8
The Vietnamese manufacturer updated its main crossover and launched a certified pre-owned car program
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October 5, 2026