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Tarek Masoud: Africa Has a Historic Opportunity to Build a Global Auto Industry Hub
Tarek Masoud, President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, called on governments and the private sector to accelerate concrete industrial projects rather than just policies. Speaking at the Africa…
General Motors Sales Drop 5.5% in Q3 as EV Demand Cools
General Motors announced a 5.5% drop in Q3 sales to 670,974 vehicles. Electric vehicle sales plummeted after federal incentives ended, with Equinox EV falling 92.4%. Meanwhile, Toyota's electrified vehicle sales…
Alfa Romeo Unveils the Only 33 Stradale Perla Nera in the World at Arese Museum
Alfa Romeo has unveiled the only unit in the world of its 33 Stradale Perla Nera, featuring a fully exposed carbon fiber body with a matte finish. The car is…
China Faces Crisis as 4 Million Unsold Cars Pile Up — Experts Warn of Golden Era's End
China's automotive industry is grappling with a mounting crisis as more than 4 million unsold vehicles pile up in the world's largest car market. Production stands at 33 million cars…
Toyota Posts Second Straight Global Sales and Production Drop in August
Toyota Motor posted its second consecutive monthly decline in global sales and production in August, with sales falling 6.4% to 790,743 units and output dropping 5.9% to 700,860 vehicles. China…
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario: Special Edition with Only 1,300 Units
Abarth has launched a special edition of the 695 called the 75 Anniversario, limited to 1,300 units globally. The car uses a 1.4-litre turbo engine with 165 hp and a…
Nissan Reveals November Launch for Rogue e-Power Hybrid in the US
Nissan is set to launch the Rogue e-Power hybrid in the U.S. market this November, marking the first broad introduction of e-Power technology in the United States. The company aims…
Diesel Price Surge May Boost Electric Truck Sales in Europe
A Transport & Environment analysis reveals that this year's diesel price surge linked to the Iran conflict has made electric trucks cheaper than diesel in six major European markets representing…
$10 Million Behind Garage Doors: A Tour Inside Karim Benzema's Hypercar Collection
Karim Benzema owns a hypercar collection valued at over $10 million. It includes a Bugatti Chiron worth about $3 million, a Veyron Pur Sang at $1.9 million, and a McLaren…
Porsche Bets on Combustion Again: S1 Supercar with Flat-Eight Engine Above 911
Porsche is preparing a new supercar codenamed S1 with a flat-eight engine, the first of its kind in a road-going production model. It will sit above the 911 with an…
Fuel Price Surge in Germany Pushes Consumers Toward Used Electric Cars
Residual values for used electric vehicles in Germany rose by 1.4 percentage points between May and August 2025, according to DAT. This follows a significant increase in gasoline and diesel…
One Tiny Bolt Triggers Recall of 2.86 Million Cars — Volkswagen and Audi Face One of Their Largest Campaigns
Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 2.86 million vehicles worldwide from its Volkswagen and Audi brands due to a potential defect in a steering gear mounting bolt that could corrode, break,…
Opel Unveils STX Concept Name Ahead of Paris Motor Show
Opel has revealed the name of its new concept car, the Opel Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept, or STX Concept, ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. The…
China's Hybrid Onslaught Reshapes Europe: 12% Record Share Led by BYD
Chinese brands captured a record 12% share of the European car market last month, led by BYD. The surge was fueled by strong demand for hybrid vehicles that currently avoid…
Cars You Won't Buy Now.. But They Reveal Your Car in 5 Years at Paris Motor Show
Stellantis announced it will display 9 concept cars at the Paris Motor Show 2026, bringing concept vehicles back to the spotlight. Alfa Romeo unveils a model expressing its future sporty…
China No Longer a Guest in Europe: 'Alliances of Interest' Reshape Paris 2026 Auto Show
The Paris 2026 Auto Show marked a radical shift in the global auto industry, as Chinese brands are no longer mere guests but strategic partners for European automakers. The prime…
You Can Buy a Car From Your Phone—So Why Do Millions Still Visit Auto Shows? Paris 2026 Answers
A study commissioned for the Paris Motor Show 2026 found that 91% of enthusiasts see auto shows as a place to discover innovations and 84% want to see new cars…
Nissan Unveils Tekton in Johannesburg, Announces Return to Profitability
Nissan has unveiled its all-new Tekton model at a global event in Johannesburg, announcing a return to operating profitability with 80 billion yen in Q1 2026 profits. The model was…
Europe Weighs 15% Cap on Chinese Hybrid Imports — A Repeat of the Japan Playbook?
The European Commission is considering a 15% market cap on plug-in hybrid imports from China as an alternative to additional tariffs. The move echoes Japan's 1986 export agreement but is…
Volkswagen Golf Costs $156K in Singapore — Staggering Price Gaps Across Global Cities
A new Volkswagen Golf costs approximately $156,200 in Singapore — the highest price globally, per Deutsche Bank data. The surge is driven by COE certificates nearing $100,000, heavy taxes, and…
UK Court Bans Mohamed Salah from Driving for 6 Months — His Luxury Fleet at Risk
A UK magistrates' court in Warrington, Cheshire, has banned Mohamed Salah from driving for 6 months and fined him £660. The ruling followed a speed camera capturing a Rolls-Royce registered…
Hyundai to Supply Morocco with 15 Elec City Electric Buses by 2027
Hyundai Motor announced it will supply Marrakech with 15 Elec City electric buses in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The deal includes fast chargers and technical training…
Ceer Unveils Exobot: Saudi Arabia's First Electric Car Inspired by Sci-Fi Film
Saudi startup Ceer has unveiled its first two electric models under the name Exobot, a luxury sedan and an SUV, with design inspired by the film Tron. The company is…
Tesla Faces Major Trial Over Racial Discrimination Against Black Workers in California
Tesla's trial has begun in California over allegations of allowing racial discrimination against Black workers at its Fremont factory. The California Civil Rights Department filed the lawsuit in 2022 and…
Best American-Made Cars of 2026: Japanese and German Brands Steal the Spotlight
Consumer Reports has released its 2026 ranking of the best cars made in the United States, with Japanese and German brands dominating multiple categories. The Honda Civic Hybrid hatchback won…
Saudi Arabia's Ceer Unveils Exobot: First National Electric Car in Sedan and 4X4 Variants
Ceer, Saudi Arabia's national car company, has launched its first electric vehicle, the Exobot, in sedan and 4X4 variants. It is the first of seven models planned over five years,…
Fiat Brings Italian Piazza Spirit to Paris Motor Show
Fiat is preparing for the Paris Motor Show with a pavilion concept inspired by the contemporary Italian piazza, emphasizing accessibility, simplicity, and optimism. The stand will feature iconic A-segment models…
Bugatti Brouillard: A One-Off Masterpiece Valued Near $20 Million
Bugatti has revealed the Brouillard, the first car from its exclusive Solitaire programme, a true one-off that will never be replicated. It packs a W16 engine producing 1,600 metric horsepower…
McLaren Breaks Its Oldest Taboo: First SUV in History Takes Shape with $675 Million Investment
McLaren has officially confirmed it is working on its first-ever SUV, a four-door, five-seat model, as part of an expansion plan with £500 million (around $675 million) in investments. The…
1992 Batmobile from Batman Returns Heads to Auction at $7 Million
The Batmobile from Batman Returns (1992) is heading to auction on November 23, 2026, with an estimated value of $5 to $7 million. The vehicle is the original Hero Car…
Chery Exports One Car Every 16 Seconds: How China Became the World's Auto Factory
Chery Group exported 1,343,334 vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, achieving 68.16% growth and averaging one car every 16 seconds. The company ranked first in Chinese passenger car…
Hyundai Warns US of 'European Scenario' as Chinese Cars Threaten to Reshape the Market
Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz warned that the United States could face a strong wave of Chinese cars if Washington eases current tariffs. Chinese companies can offer vehicles priced 30 to…
Germany Demands European Shield Against Chinese Cars Before It's Too Late
The German government and major car-producing states have called on the European Union to extend trade measures to Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles and tighten local content rules. Berlin argues the…
Stellantis to Unveil 9 Concept Cars and 60 Models at Paris Motor Show 2026
Stellantis has announced its participation in the Paris Motor Show 2026, running October 12–18, with a 5,340-square-meter stand in Hall 4. The group will unveil 9 concept cars and over…
Stellantis Set to Dazzle Paris Motor Show with 9 Concept Cars and 60+ Models from 8 Brands
Stellantis is set to display 9 concept cars and over 60 vehicles from 8 brands at the Paris Motor Show from October 12 to 18. The pavilion will be the…
Chinese Dragon Threatens German Den: Chery and Volkswagen in Electric Battle
Competition between Chinese and German automakers is intensifying in the global car market, with Chery emerging as a key player targeting European expansion through competitively priced electric models. Volkswagen faces…
EU Pressures China to Curb Hybrid Car Exports to 15% of Its Market
The European Union has asked China to voluntarily limit its hybrid car exports to around 15% of the EU market. The bloc threatened to impose its own restrictions if China…
Toyota China Restructuring: FAW-GAC Merger Talks Signal Wave of Auto Consolidation
GAC announced plans to acquire part of FAW Group's stake in a joint venture with Toyota in China. The deal could pave the way for a larger merger between Toyota's…
Waymo Targets First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Japan by 2027
Waymo aims to launch Japan's first fully commercial robotaxi service in Tokyo by 2027 in partnership with GO and Nihon Kotsu. The service will be driverless from day one, starting…
China's Electric Vehicle Dominance: 6.2 Million Cars Exported in 8 Months Led by BYD and Tesla
China exported 6.2 million passenger vehicles in the first 8 months of 2026, surpassing its total exports for all of 2025. BYD and Tesla lead this overseas expansion while the…
Chinese Li Auto Invades Europe: New Electric Li 6 to Rival Tesla and BMW at Paris Motor Show
Chinese automaker Li Auto has announced it is accelerating its global expansion plan and will unveil the European version of its Li 6 electric vehicle at the Paris Motor Show…
Ford Maverick: From a Texas Cow to a Car Young People Avoid
The Ford Maverick name goes back to Samuel A. Maverick, a Texas businessman in the 1840s known for letting his cattle roam without branding. In April 1969, the first Ford…
China August Sales: EVs Dominate Top 20 as Geely EX2 Leads
Electric vehicles swept nine of the top ten spots in China's August passenger car sales rankings, with the Geely EX2 leading at 39,651 units. The Toyota Corolla Cross was the…
"Rox" Begins Producing Rox Adamas in Abu Dhabi with "Made in UAE" Label
Rox has started local production of Rox Adamas vehicles in Abu Dhabi, with the first 3 units rolling off the line bearing the 'Made in UAE' label. The move follows…
Icons of Speed and Glory: The Story of the Most Expensive Porsches Ever Auctioned
On the anniversary of Ferdinand Porsche's birth, the most expensive Porsches ever sold at auction are back in the spotlight. The 1970 Porsche 917K leads with $14.08 million, followed by…
Trump's Shocking Plan: Chinese EV Invasion of US — Only with American Workers
US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to allowing Chinese electric vehicle companies like BYD and Geely to manufacture inside the United States, provided they hire American workers. His remarks…
China Sets New Record: New Energy Vehicle Production Exceeds 1.65 Million Units in August
China's new energy vehicle production and sales exceeded 1.65 million and 1.64 million units respectively in August, up 20% year-on-year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. NEVs captured…
Software Glitch Hides Tire Pressure Drop: Jeep Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles
Chrysler, part of Stellantis, is recalling 201,976 Jeep vehicles in the United States due to a software glitch in the radio frequency module that may prevent the tire pressure monitoring…
16.5 Million EVs: China Reveals the Huge Gap with Europe
China produced approximately 16.5 million electric vehicles in 2025 compared to just 1.3 million in Germany, the world's second-largest EV producer. Total Chinese vehicle output exceeded 30 million units, with…
€3 Billion for One Company: Europe's Bid to Counter China's Tech Dominance
A leading European automaker has earmarked around €3 billion to develop vehicle technology in response to China's accelerating dominance. Sales expert Rafat Masrouga confirmed the competition has shifted into a…
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