Industry

Prius is no longer Toyota's main hybrid: why the family minivan unexpectedly took the lead
While the legendary sedan remains a symbol of hybrid technology, Toyota's real success is increasingly driven by completely different models

US includes BYD and Nio in military list: What does this threaten China's largest automakers with?
The Pentagon has expanded the list of companies that, according to Washington, are linked to the Chinese military-industrial sector

Subaru is Not Going to Bury the Manual Transmission: Why the Manual Gearbox May Still Have a Chance to Survive
Despite the transition to hybrids and electric vehicles, the Japanese manufacturer does not rule out the appearance of new models with a manual transmission

Ford abandoned sedans and doesn't regret it, but is still ready to bring them back to the market
Management considers the focus on crossovers and pickups to be the right decision, but demand for classic passenger cars may force the brand to reconsider its strategy

Why engineers mark bolts with paint
Color coding of parts helps avoid errors on the assembly line and simplifies assembly control

The world is approaching an oil deficit: why gasoline prices could skyrocket this summer
Reserves are rapidly dwindling, and industry experts warn of the risk of a new surge in fuel prices and transportation costs

BYD Eyes Maserati: Why the Chinese Giant Wants the Legendary Italian Brand
The largest automaker does not rule out buying Maserati, which could become one of the most high-profile deals in the automotive industry in recent years.

The average age of cars in the US is approaching 13 years, and Ford wants to capitalize on it
The American automotive giant is launching a large-scale campaign to attract car owners to service centers, changing the traditional model of the automotive business

Chery to Start Producing Cars at Nissan Plant
From 2027, they will be assembled at the British plant in Sunderland - one of Europe's largest car factories

How "Niva" Inspired the Creators of Suzuki Vitara
Japanese journalists, engineers, and buyers appreciated the Soviet car in their own way, which became a rarity in the local market.

Americans began massively getting rid of electric vehicles
The share of EVs in trade-ins has reached a record level, and demand is increasingly returning to hybrids and gasoline models

Chinese auto industry enters a new phase: the era of easy growth ends, the struggle for survival begins
Even the heads of the largest Chinese companies admit that the market is no longer growing as before, and competition is becoming increasingly fierce

Chinese EVs began to depreciate faster than gasoline cars
The sharp drop in residual value threatens not only owners but also the entire growth model of China's automotive industry

Tesla built a line for the new Roadster, but the supercar still remains a "ghost"
Almost nine years after the announcement, the company is preparing for production without naming a launch date

Xiaomi loses $5,600 on each car, and this could make the company a new threat to Tesla
The Chinese tech giant sharply increased EV business losses for scaling and price war