Industry

Women are less likely than men to consider electric vehicles fast
BMW study revealed differences in the assessment of dynamics, range, and charging requirements of electric cars

BMW M produced its millionth car - an orange M3 Competition
The anniversary sedan was assembled in Munich 54 years after the division's founding

Why Omoda, Geely, and Chery are getting new names
Scrappage fee and localization are changing the Russian car market: familiar Chinese models are transitioning to new Russian brands

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

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

Why the Chinese automotive industry is caught in a price trap
Production and exports remain huge, but companies face falling margins and weak brand issues

Electric vehicles for the first time surpassed gasoline cars in the EU: the gap is still only 6,600 cars
From January to August 2026, 1.641 million "electric cars" were registered in the European Union, compared to 1.635 million cars with gasoline engines

Bentley abandons strict electrification plan and accelerates development of new models
The company no longer names a date for a full transition to electric vehicles and wants to produce cars with different powertrains on the same line

Mercedes admits possibility of closing two plants in Germany: focus on cheaper production
The company demands increased productivity from German sites, while the Hungarian plant ramps up capacity to 400,000 cars per year

Ford, GM, and Toyota Unite Around Restrictions for Chinese Cars in the US
Automakers fear not only price competition: connected technologies, software, and component origin have become the main issues

AM radio wants to be returned to all new cars: why car manufacturers abandoned it
The US House of Representatives approved a bill that could make the receiver mandatory equipment

Toyota found a way to overcome the main drawback of the electric Hilux - hydrogen will provide more range and traction
Toyota is betting on alternative fuels where long journeys and towing are important

Hyundai Head Warns of Chinese Cars in the US: Market Could Repeat European Scenario
Jose Munoz believes that brands from China could rapidly increase sales in the US if access conditions change

