On November 1, the Chinese government announced that it will exempt certain orders from chip manufacturer Nexperia from the export ban to Europe.
“We will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the actual situation of companies and will allow exceptions for deliveries that meet the criteria,” stated the Chinese M

On October 30, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, announced that it is concerned about the EU Data Act which might be weakened by the upcoming Digital Omnibus initiative expected in mid-November 2025.
One month after its introduction, CLEPA highlights that the Data Act is key to helping consumer

On October 30, BMW announced it is the first carmaker in Germany to receive approval for its driver assistance systems under UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS). The regulation sets global safety standards for Level 2 driver assistance technologies. With the approval, BMW can now offer

On October 30, Stellantis announced its Q3 2025 results, reporting a 12.9% year-over-year increase in Net revenues to EUR 37.2 billion, driven by growth in North America, Enlarged Europe and Middle East & Africa, while South America had a moderate decrease. 
Consolidated shipments totaled 1.3 million units, marking a

On October 29, Stellantis unveiled all-electric Maserati Grecale Folgore SUV for model year 2026 with a major new feature i.e., an all-wheel drive disconnection system. When AWD isn’t needed, the system switches to rear-wheel drive, reducing energy use and extending range to up to 580 km.
The shift between AWD and RW

On October 29, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned about the imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to the block in the supply of foundational microchips. As the dispute about Nexperia chip exports from China remains unresolved, the

On October 27, Zeekr announced that Zeekr Technology Europe, the European R&D center of Zeekr, is developing a joint navigation solution with Intellias, a global software engineering and digital consulting company, and Mapbox. The project has been named Navigation App of the Year at the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards 2

On October 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for September 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 10.7% year-on-year to 1,236,876 units in September, while

On October 23, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, announced that it is closely monitoring the supply disruption stemming from Nexperia. It is actively engaging with stakeholders to assess the impact and coordinate responses to safeguard production continuity.
The disruption comes despite repeate

On October 25, the President of the European Commission, at the 2025 Berlin Global Dialogue, stated that the EU will boost investment in strategic projects for the production and processing of critical raw materials in Europe. The EU will also speed up work on critical raw materials partnerships with countries like U

On October 27, Mercedes-Benz announced “THE BOuLDER”, a sculptural preview of the next-generation Sprinter, presented as part of the brand’s upcoming “130 Years of Transportation” anniversary.
The 6.5-meter-long, 2.75-meter-high, and 2.5-meter-wide sculpture symbolizes the evolution of Mercedes-Benz Vans toward more

On October 27, Honda announced the technical specification of the C segment 2026 Honda Prelude Coupe e:HEV for Europe.
The hybrid system pairs a 2.0-liter i-MMD that delivers 143 hp and 186 Nm with an electric motor rated at 184 hp and 315 Nm, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 s and a top s

On October 15, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) condemned the Dutch government’s takeover of Nexperia under the Goods Availability Act. CCCEU stated that Nexperia has fully complied with regulations, contributed over EUR 130 million in taxes, created thousands of skilled jobs, and boosted patents, yet

On October 22, BYD announced its latest model in Europe with Super Hybrid with DM technology: the ATTO 2 DM-i. It will make its European debut at the Fleet Europe Days event in Luxembourg. Pre-sales will begin soon after, with first deliveries expected from the opening quarter of 2026.
It can travel for up to 90km on

On October 24, Stellantis Europe announces the upcoming debut of its Leapmotor C10 Design 81.9kWh AWD model, the newest addition to its electric SUV lineup.
Built on an 800V architecture, the C10 AWD delivers 598 hp and 720 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. Its 81.9 kWh LFP battery enables

On October 20, BMW and MINI Charging announced its partnership with Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), to launch a new fleet charging solution that simplifies monitoring and billing for company EVs.
The system links each driver’s charging account to a central company account, allowing all charging costs to be aut

On October 22, Mercedes Benz unveiled its Fleet Pilot which is a new web-based platform for efficient fleet management, offering real-time data in clear dashboards and reports.
It helps fleet managers improve transparency, optimise operations, and cut costs with tools such as vehicle tracking, route analysis, and mai

On October 20, Kia announced that its Charge service, now offering access to one million charging points across 27 European countries, including over 55,000 in UK. The expansion makes charging easier and more reliable for drivers of Kia’s electric models such as EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5.
The new Kia App simpl

On October 20, Chery Russia announced that Tiggo 8 crossover has earned a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, confirming its strong passive and active safety features. It scored 82% for adult protection, 85% for child protection, 80% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for driver assistance systems.
Its safety is built on

On October 20, Toyota Motor Europe announced record sales of 930,452 vehicles from January to September 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase.
Both Toyota and Lexus achieved record performances, with Toyota maintaining its position as the second best-selling brand in Europe. EVs accounted for 77% of total sales, 5