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Earthquake in Japan Halts Toyota and Nissan Plants: Lexus and Infiniti Supplies at Risk
After the 7.1 magnitude tremors, automakers temporarily ceased car production due to supply chain disruptions and infrastructure damage.

Subaru updates BRZ sports coupe: manual transmission version gets new EyeSight with three cameras
The 2026 model year features an upgraded safety system and improved gear shifting mechanism

MG opens pre-orders for the MG 07 liftback: up to 845 km on a single charge and a starting price of 1.5 million rubles
The new model features 5C charging, lidar, and even a semi-solid-state battery in the base version

Audi Unveils Flagship Q9: New SUV Proves Larger Than BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS
The largest SUV in the company's history features a seven-seat interior and a panoramic roof spanning over 1.5 m²

Hongqi tests battery with up to 70% charge in less than four minutes
New battery developed in collaboration with Lishen Battery

Toyota Adds New Signature Honeycomb Color for 2027 TRD Pro SUVs
The yellow hue debuted on the Tundra and Sequoia, while the Tacoma and 4Runner received a similar Hot Honey variant

BYD Unveils Flagship Da Han Sedan: Longer Than Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Up to 764 HP
The new model will be the largest in the Dynasty lineup and will offer electric and hybrid versions with a range of over 1,000 km according to the CLTC cycle

Xiaomi prematurely revealed the specifications of the new Skynomad hybrid crossover: electric range up to 380 km
The official technical debut of the lineup will take place on July 30

Toyota is preparing a new Probox: the legendary budget wagon may switch to a modern platform
The next generation will debut by 2028, featuring the TNGA-B architecture, an updated hybrid, and more modern equipment

BYD challenges traditions: the first foreign electric kei-car debuts in Japan
The compact Racco can travel up to 320 km on a single charge

Genesis prepares its answer to the Germans: the Magma lineup could get even more extreme versions
The company does not rule out the appearance of a supercar that will compete with Mercedes-AMG and BMW M

Hongqi overtakes Rolls-Royce in China: national luxury brand changes the expensive car market
The Chinese brand focuses not on power and speed, but on traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and exclusivity - and this is already yielding results

AvtoVAZ Halts Production Lines for Three Weeks: The Company Prepares for New Model Launches
During the annual corporate vacation, the plant will undergo equipment modernization, including preparations for the production of Lada Azimut and a new version of Granta

Zeekr to Change Overseas Car Locking System After High-Profile Incident in Kazakhstan
The company will add the ability for self-unlocking via an app and allow owners to disable the cross-border protection feature

Xpeng wants to produce cars in the US: why even its own factories don't guarantee market entry
The head of the Chinese company stated that political and regulatory barriers remain the main obstacle

Ayrton Senna's personal Honda NSX is up for auction again: the legendary sports car could fetch $1 million
The car driven by the three-time Formula 1 champion played an important role in the model's history and is now looking for a new owner

Two Schoolchildren Created an Exhaust Filter That Converts Harmful Gases into Oxygen
The development using microalgae has already shown reduced emissions during tests and could become a new direction for ICE development

BMW for the first time compared the electric M3 with the gasoline one: the company has already named a favorite
The next generation will be released simultaneously with an internal combustion engine and a fully electric powertrain, but engineers are confident that the electric car will be the fastest and most technologically advanced

Peugeot, Opel, and Vauxhall to become almost identical: Stellantis to transfer three brands to Chinese platform
The concern will start production of four models based on Leapmotor's development, and a CATL gigafactory will open next to the plant in Spain

Subaru Prepares New Iteration of Sports Models: Company Changes Approach to STI Development
The manufacturer has created a separate division and has already confirmed work on three new models with manual transmissions

Geely Unveils Galaxy Cruiser 700: An SUV with Five Screens, 1113 HP, and Serious Off-Road Preparation
The new flagship SUV features a body-on-frame design, rich equipment, and factory preparation for modifications.

Toyota Updates Sequoia: Huge SUV Gets Trailhunter Off-Road Version and New Multimedia System
The flagship SUV for the US market retains its hybrid V6, but gains an expanded set of electronic assistants and a package for serious off-roading.

Volkswagen Prepares Level 3 Autopilot, But Only for China First: What Will Change in 2027
The new automated driving system is being developed jointly with Horizon Robotics and will allow the car to drive autonomously without constant driver supervision.

Mercedes-Benz unexpectedly under threat of restrictions in the US: Chinese shareholders are the reason
A new Senate bill targets companies with significant Chinese involvement, but the German automaker could also fall under its scope

Porsche Prepares New Wave of Layoffs After Electric Vehicle Strategy Failure
The company may lay off up to 6,000 employees while reviewing its model lineup and refocusing on internal combustion engine vehicles.

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

