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China Brings Buttons Back: New Rules End Hidden Handles and Folding Screens Era
China is imposing new design rules on vehicles, including a ban on fully hidden door handles and foldable or flexible screens. The rules require automakers to keep physical buttons and…
Ford's Secret Mustang Ute: A Real Pickup That Never Reached Production
Ford has unveiled a unique Mustang converted into a ute with an open rear bed, built inside the Experimental Vehicle Building in Dearborn, Michigan. The car started as a Cyber…
Tipo 829: Three Cars in One Body Reviving the Spirit of Lancia Stratos After 7 Years of Development
Italian company Angelelli Automobili has unveiled the Tipo 829 sports project after seven years of development. The project offers three distinct versions: Terra for rally, Strada for fast roads, and…
Qingdao's Electric Vehicle Exports to Egypt Jump 177.7%
Qingdao's electric vehicle exports to Egypt jumped 177.7% in the first eight months of this year. Total exports reached 3.33 billion yuan, up 30.7% year-on-year. Rox (Qingdao) recorded 134 million…
Toyota Crisis Deepens: Land Cruiser and Sequoia Deliveries Halted Over Critical Engine Defect
Toyota has suspended deliveries of Land Cruiser 300, Sequoia and Tundra models in several global markets due to a defect in the 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The flaw involves abnormal…
Paris Motor Show 2026 to Debate the Software-Defined Vehicle Revolution
The Paris International Motor Show 2026 is hosting four specialized sessions on October 13 covering artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicles, with participation from Google and Boston Consulting Group.…
China Cuts Hybrid Car Exports to EU by Half in Landmark Trade Deal
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced that the European Union and China have agreed to cut China's hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle exports to the EU by half. The deal…
Toyota Crisis Deepens: Hilux and Tacoma Trucks Face New Recall Over Engine Defect
Toyota has announced a recall of over 100,000 Hilux and Tacoma trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to a high-pressure fuel pump defect that can cause sudden…
Porsche Deliveries Drop 16% in 9 Months as China and 718 Halt Bite
Porsche delivered 178,532 vehicles globally in the first nine months of 2026, a 16% drop from the previous year. China fell 33% to 21,493 units, while the end of 718…
Mexican Car Exports Drop 12% in September Under US Tariff Pressure
Mexican car exports dropped 12% in September year-on-year, the largest decline since December 2025, while production fell 15%. Domestic sales rose 8%, helping offset weak external demand. The data comes…
From California to the Streets: How Toyota FT-1 Evolved from Future Toyota Dream to the Real GR Supra
Toyota unveiled the FT-1 concept roughly five years before launching the fifth-generation Supra. Developed at Calty studio in California, the car previewed the sports design language that carried over to…
BYD Launches 600 km Electric Truck Assault on European Giants
BYD is preparing to launch its first heavy-duty truck in Europe with a range of up to 600 kilometers on a single charge, with battery charging from 20% to 80%…
Stellantis Unveils FaSTLane 2030 at Paris: 60 Cars, 8 Brands, and Morocco at the Heart of the Global Event
Stellantis has revealed its new FaSTLane 2030 strategy during its largest-ever participation at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, occupying a pavilion exceeding 5,000 square meters. The group is showcasing over…
European Car Market Rebounds After Sales Slump
Europe's new car market returned to growth in February 2026 with 926,000 registrations, fueled by battery electric vehicles reaching 15.2% share and hybrids hitting 34.5%. Chinese brands like BYD and…
Kia Claims Second Place in UK with 76,850 Vehicles in Eight Months
Kia ranked second in UK car sales with 76,850 vehicles sold from January to August, a 2.3% increase year-on-year. The performance was fueled by strong demand for the Sportage SUV,…
Electric Vehicles Sweep Europe in 2026: 1.64 Million Units Sold as Cheaper Models and Pricier Fuel Shift the Market
Electric vehicle sales in the European Union reached 1.64 million units between January and August 2026, a 45% increase year-on-year. EVs captured 22% of the total car market, with available…
After Putin's Remarks on Chinese Cars Dominance.. Where Are Russia's Most Famous Cars?
Russian President Vladimir Putin predicted that Chinese cars will become the most widespread globally in the coming years, speaking at the Valdai International Discussion Club in October 2026. His remarks…
Mercedes 170 S: From Abdel Halim's Era to Million-Dollar Auctions — The Icon That Never Dies
The Mercedes-Benz 170 S from 1953 is a classic car tied to Egypt's golden era, owned by legendary singers Abdel Halim Hafez and Farid El Attrash. It was the first…
Britain Caught Between China and Europe: EV Tariffs Ignite a €24 Billion Battle
The British government is under pressure from the European Union to raise tariffs on Chinese electric cars in exchange for trade benefits and joining the "Buy European" program. The UK…
China Dominates Global Auto Market: 15 Million Cars in 6 Months
China produced and sold 15 million vehicles in the first half of 2026, surpassing the combined sales of European and American automakers. Chinese exports reached 5.1 million cars, with forecasts…
Porsche Brings Petrol Power Back to Macan Class with New SUV in 2028
Porsche is preparing to reintroduce petrol and hybrid engines to the compact SUV segment through a new standalone model planned for around 2028. The move follows the end of combustion…
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…
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