Industry

A generational change is brewing at Volkswagen Group: the Porsche-Piëch dynasty may update its leadership
The departure of two family members could change the balance of power in the concern precisely when it needs stability most

Europe faces growing diesel fuel deficit: why motorists are threatened with a new price hike
The problem is no longer so much the cost of oil, but the lack of refining capacity and reduced supplies of finished diesel fuel

XPeng loses momentum: 38,000 cars a month is no longer enough to impress the Chinese market
Sales growth was incomparable to the results of its main competitors

Honda for the first time entrusted the development of a car platform to an Indian company: the bet is on cost reduction
The new architecture can be used for gasoline, hybrid, and electric models, and the project could be a turning point in the Japanese automaker's strategy

General Motors and SAIC Extend Partnership Until 2047: Focus on Electric Vehicles and Hybrids
The joint venture plans to release at least 30 new models with electrified powertrains and expand car exports from China

Toyota prepares to set a historic record: hybrid sales to exceed 5 million vehicles for the first time
The company is increasing production of new-generation batteries, anticipating further growth in global demand

Nissan changes chief designer: the man who created the Z and Ariya leaves after 10 years
Starting in October, the company's global division will be headed by Matthew Weaver, the author of the first Nissan Juke

Tesla Sues Over Cybertruck: Dispute with Supplier Could Affect Production of Thousands of Pickups
The company demands the return of production tooling, without which vehicle production could be severely slowed down

Honda Sets Hybrid Sales Record in US: Demand Surges Amid High Gas Prices
In July, Honda sold over 36,000 hybrids, with CR-V and Accord achieving their best results in years

Which cars best protect the driver in an accident?
New IIHS statistics show that most cars with minimal driver fatalities belong to the SUV class

Ferrari sold out until 2027 and prepares two mysterious new models: the company is not in a hurry to say goodbye to ICE
The Italian brand confirmed the release of two more models by the end of 2026 and stated that biofuels remain part of its long-term strategy

China introduces unified EV battery assessment standard for the first time: degradation can no longer be hidden
New regulations limit the error in displaying the state of the traction battery and set benchmarks for its lifespan after 5, 8, and 10 years of operation

Chinese Pace Becomes a Threat to Auto Giants: Nissan Almost Triples New Model Development Speed
The Japanese manufacturer reduced the development cycle to 26 months, trying to catch up with competitors who release new products in just two years

Toyota Retains Title as World's Largest Automaker Despite Sales Decline
In the first half of 2026, the company sold over 5.3 million vehicles, once again surpassing Volkswagen Group by more than a million units
