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BYD to open over 9,000 vacancies amid record global sales growth
The Chinese automotive giant is expanding production in Shenzhen, preparing for further increases in exports and localization of vehicle manufacturing abroad.
Ford and Geely to Establish Joint Venture in Spain for New Car Production
Production in Valencia will be shared by the two companies, with the first models appearing in 2028
Toyota has figured out how to protect SUV and pickup batteries from frame twisting
The company has patented a new battery mounting design that should reduce stress on the battery when driving off-road
FAW continues Bestune T77 sale: crossover price reduced by almost 900 thousand rubles
2023 model year cars are now available from 1.8 million rubles, while last year the starting price exceeded 2.6 million rubles
Heavy Electric Vehicles Create New Problem for China's Roads
The rapid growth in the number of large electric crossovers and minivans increases the load on infrastructure, while declining fuel tax revenues complicate repair funding
BMW Upgrades Inline-Six and V8 Engines to Retain Powerful Units After Euro 7 Introduction
The brand's engineers have updated the S58 and S68 gasoline engines to meet future environmental requirements and remain in production until the next decade.
New Car Sales in Russia Down Another 3% in a Week
The passenger car market maintains stable demand, but July results may be slightly weaker than June's
Sales of the Jeland J7 Crossover Have Started in Russia
The new model is available in three versions, priced from 2.85 million rubles, and is offered with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Passenger car imports from China to Russia tripled in a year
In June, the volume of supplies reached $1.24 billion, thanks to which Russia maintained its second place among the largest purchasing countries.
Bentley with an orchestra: the company will create a unique soundscape for its first electric car instead of imitating a V8
The Torcal electric crossover will feature a sound system based on live musical instruments
Solid-state battery successfully tested in China, but still far from cars
The experiment confirmed operability in extreme conditions, but their application in the automotive industry will require additional research
New Freelander 8 Appears at Dealers in China Before Sales Start
Chery Jaguar Land Rover has launched a large-scale presentation of the first crossover of the new Freelander brand, combining dealer shows and a roadshow across the country
NASCAR to reduce car power before Daytona race for more spectacular competition
Championship organizers will reduce engine power to 465 hp and shorten the height of the rear wing to make overtakes easier and increase the role of driver skill
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.
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
Jensen prepares for Interceptor GTX premiere: new sports car to become a test platform for future models
The British company has shown a pre-production track prototype with an aluminum body and a supercharged V8, which will form the basis of production cars
Japanese automakers consider component standardization to reduce costs
Major manufacturers are discussing the unification of certain parts to focus resources on software development, driver assistance systems, and new technologies
Russia proposes to assign all traffic violation fines exclusively to the State Traffic Inspectorate
The National Automobile Union believes that a unified procedure will help overturn disputed penalties issued to drivers in forced road situations.
Alpina's successor is closer to buyers: online configurator launched for 790-hp Bovensiepen 05 GT
The new brand from the Bovensiepen family has started accepting individual configurations for the hybrid wagon, and the dealer network is already expanding beyond Germany
Daihatsu updates the compact Taft: new versions, digital panel, and expanded safety suite introduced
Six years after its debut, the Japanese kei-crossover received special Rugged Venture and Active Mode editions, as well as modern electronic assistants
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Joins BYD: Chinese Auto Giant Strengthens Position in Europe
Péter Szijjártó to Focus on International Relations and New Business Development
This Land Rover Defender Costs More Than Two New OCTAs: Restomod Retains Legendary Diesel
American workshop Helderburg completely redesigned the classic car but abandoned the popular V8 engine swap
Nissan to Retire Altima and Rogue PHEV: Company Bets on New Hybrids
As part of a major model range reorganization, one of the most famous sedans and a plug-in hybrid crossover will leave the assembly line
Bugatti Opens New Plant for Tourbillon Hypercar: Production Enters a New Era
The La Manufacture complex has opened in Molsheim, where the new car with an atmospheric V16 and a hybrid powertrain of approximately 1800 hp will be prepared for production.
Robots toil, humans strike: Hyundai employees announce strike over factory automation plans
Workers demand not only wage increases but also job security guarantees amid the company's preparations to implement Atlas humanoid robots
Volkswagen Prepares for Massive Model Lineup Reduction: Jetta, Taos, and Even Porsche Taycan at Risk
According to German media, the concern is considering discontinuing several models to cut costs and improve business efficiency.
China's First Region to Completely Ban New ICE Vehicles: Prohibition to Take Effect by 2030
Hainan will become a pilot area for a complete transition to new energy vehicles, relying on a developed charging infrastructure and its own energy sector
Aston Martin found a way to keep the V12 until 2035: an exception in environmental regulations made all the difference
The British manufacturer is not abandoning the legendary 12-cylinder engine, leveraging its status as a low-volume automaker while simultaneously revising its electrification strategy