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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

China finds a replacement for imported raw materials for sodium-ion batteries: betting on coal
Battery manufacturers are switching from coconut shells to anthracite to reduce costs and accelerate mass production

Fiat Unveils Four Unusual New Models: From a Beach Tricycle to a Modern Multipla
The Italian brand presented concepts and special versions of compact city models, focusing on micromobility, design, and practicality

Toyota Takes to the Skies: Auto Giant Launches Joint Air Taxi Production with Joby Aviation
The Japanese company is increasing investments in the mass production of electric vertical take-off aircraft

Alpine and Lacoste created the most unusual hot hatch of the year: 290 crocodiles hidden in the interior
French brands unveiled the one-of-a-kind Alpine A290 Rallye, combining rally technology, Lacoste's signature style, and dozens of unusual design solutions

Zoox autonomous taxi updated before mass production launch
The company has refined the interior and exterior of the autonomous shuttle and is preparing to expand its service to new US cities.

Speed limits on Russian roads will be set according to new rules
The Ministry of Transport is preparing a new methodology that will allow taking into account real traffic conditions when choosing speed limits

Mercedes wants to make employees work more without a pay raise
The company is considering a transition to a 40-hour work week and has already postponed part of the earnings payment for almost 90,000 employees

BYD Wins Series of Lawsuits Against Car Bloggers: Hundreds of Thousands of Yuan Recovered for False Publications
The company continues its tough campaign against the spread of unreliable information about its cars and batteries

Hyundai and Kia devised a way to disinfect car interiors with ultraviolet light right during the trip
The new technology is designed to destroy viruses and bacteria while people are inside

Shell has developed an electric car that charges in less than 10 minutes, but the main point here is not the car itself
The oil giant showcased the Triple 10 concept to demonstrate new battery cooling technology

Dutch startup promises to revolutionize the hypercar world
Sanrivatti wants to abandon the traditional driving position and make the driver part of the car's structure

Hyundai finally abandons station wagons: the company has bet on crossovers
Demand for this body type no longer justifies the investment

CATL found a way to make electric vehicles lower: new battery will help sports cars get rid of the "thick floor"
The largest battery manufacturer has patented a design that could change the layout of future electric vehicles

Authorities once again target right-hand drive cars: MVD and Ministry of Transport begin risk assessment
Amidst growing imports of cars from Japan, the state is studying the impact of right-hand drive on road safety

Mini drove a million kilometers without an engine replacement, and the owner is not stopping
The diesel hatchback covered a distance comparable to 25 circumnavigations of the globe along the equator

Gasoline crisis expands: fuel sales restrictions introduced in 16 Russian regions
In some regions, there is a complete ban, in others, limits are imposed on refueling and selling fuel in canisters

Russians are massively switching to hybrids, sales more than doubled
The PHEV segment shows one of the highest growth rates in the country's automotive market

Renault Updates Megane E-Tech: Hatchback Gets 500 km Range and Faster Charging Than Tesla
The French electric car has become longer-range, more technologically advanced, and features a design with references to the legendary Megane RS

Europe Unites Against China: BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Stellantis Create Common Automotive Software
Major automakers admit they can no longer keep up with the pace of the Chinese industry

BYD withstood the impact, while a gasoline sedan caught fire: a real accident once again raised the question of battery safety
After a serious collision, the hybrid's battery pack remained intact, while the other car involved in the accident was completely engulfed in flames





