Industry

China exported over a million cars in a month for the first time: half are now electric vehicles
June 2026 was a record-breaking month: overseas shipments exceeded industry expectations, with new energy vehicles being the main growth driver

BYD released its 17-millionth electric vehicle: the flagship Seal 08 became the new record holder
In just six months, the Chinese automotive giant increased production by two million units, and the new sedan has already accumulated over 100,000 orders

Toyota Abandons Hybrid Hilux: Company Considers Technology Still Immature
The manufacturer stated that modern plug-in hybrids are not yet capable of providing the payload and towing capabilities that pickup owners expect.

Tesla Semi competitor embroiled in scandal: Windrose startup accused of delayed salaries and missing truck
The company developing electric long-haul trucks faces claims from former employees and scrutiny after a series of controversial incidents

Subaru unexpectedly revived WRX sales: price reduction increased demand almost fourfold
The return of the base version and a revision of the entire lineup's pricing helped the sports sedan sharply increase its presence in the American market

Why New Cars Have Become Less Affordable: Analysts Found an Unexpected Reason for Rising Costs
Cox Automotive believes the problem isn't just the disappearance of budget models

Xiaomi Abandons Primary Aluminum: New EV Alloy is 100% Recycled Metal
The company introduced Titan Alloy 2.0 - a material for body power elements that reduces CO₂ emissions by 93% and is already used in mass production

Why modern cars are getting bigger and what this means for cities
European experts believe this trend is already leading to a shortage of parking spaces and propose limiting the dimensions of new cars through tax incentives

"The main task is to make cars even better": new Toyota president responds to criticism
Having taken over the company after a career in finance, Kenta Kon stated that he does not intend to change Toyota's philosophy and will continue the course set by Akio Toyoda

Why supercar manufacturers are mass-producing crossovers: it's not just about profit
The history of the Porsche Cayenne changed the entire market: today, SUVs help sports brands finance the development of new models

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

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

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

New J.D. Power rating changes perception of Chinese cars
Chinese cars are increasingly chosen not only for their price, but also for their build quality
