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Cumartesi, Temmuz 4, 2026

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More and more character, dynamism and technology in the new Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric embodies Renault's value strategy with a clear goal: to create more value for customers in terms of design, technology and driving experience. In the increasingly competitive and constantly evolving compact electric sedan market, Renault is...

Technological breakthrough of the BMW i3 with its sixth-generation electric powertrain

The first fully electric BMW 3 Series will be available from launch in the BMW i3 50 xDrive version. There is an electric motor on the front axle and an electric motor on the rear axle, which together provide...

Second generation Dacia Spring for continuity

Dacia is ready to launch the New Spring, the second generation of its 100 percent electric city car, marking a new chapter for the brand. Nuova Yay, produced in Europe, ensures the continuity of a model that has become...

CATL puts upward pressure as mining trumps refining concerns

China's electric vehicle (EV) battery giant CATL has warned that mining, not refining, is now the industry's real bottleneck, marking a shift in...

Toyoda Gosei and Tohoku University launch materials laboratory

Toyoda Gosei's NanoTerasu reach points to goals beyond what a midsize automotive supplier can build as in-house capability Toyoda Gosei and Tohoku University have established a joint research center focused on developing high-performance rubber, plastic and other functional materials...

Lepas L8 comes to the Italian market with prices starting from 41,700 Euros

The Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid SUV (Chery Group) launches on the Italian market in two Essence and Elegance trim levels and will be available for order in Italy from July 2026. The Lepas L8 plug-in hybrid SUV is offered...

TomTom and Transit Technologies collaborate on routing data

TomTom transit and NEMT guidance signals expand beyond the in-car navigation market where it has built its reputation TomTom and Transit Technologies announced a partnership that integrates TomTom Orbis Maps and Live Traffic into the Transit Technologies platform, serving...

Lotus Eletre X orders open in Europe

Lotus introduces the Eletre X, a new hybrid version of the Hyper-SUV and the first model based on the brand's proprietary X-Hybrid architecture. Orders have been open in Italy since June, with prices starting from €99,990, while the first...

Valeo completes 45 million euro maintenance of Angers lighting plant

The Angers investment shows that complex optical manufacturing can be feasible in France; this is a test case for European industrial policy Valeo is completing the €45 million (US$51.75 million) modernization of its Angers lighting plant in France, carried...

VDA and AIAG harmonize the SPC quality standard worldwide

Global suppliers that previously operated parallel SPC systems will benefit most from AIAG and VDA reaching a common standard The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) have jointly published a harmonized handbook for...

Samsung SDI chief targets earnings recovery this year

Samsung SDI's AI-driven ambition shows battery makers increasingly competing on software and intelligence as much as chemistry Samsung SDI held a 56th anniversary ceremony at its Giheung headquarters; where President and Chief Executive Officer Joo Sun Choi told employees...

Clean Motion signs Gulf distribution agreement for Evig vehicle

The product feature that justifies Clean Motion's entry into the Gulf is not price or range, but a solar roof that charges on the go. Clean Motion has signed a distribution agreement with Averroes Tech Manufacturing, giving the Dubai-based...

Iveco introduces the Model Year 26 series at the Turin showcase

Iveco's shared ambition for premium is as much a cultural reset as its product claim, and the Iveco Experience 2026 is prime evidence that Iveco is launching its Model Year 26 range of trucks and vans at the Iveco...

Alpine introduces A110 Future as its next-generation EV sports car vehicle

With the A110 Future, Alpine is putting its brand at risk on whether true EV performance can replace the combustion sports car experience. Alpine has introduced the A110 Future, the development vehicle for the third-generation A110, ahead of the...

EVs could save 190 million barrels of oil per year in the EU by 2030

190 million barrel finding transforms EV adoption from climate target to measurable European energy security tool A joint analysis by E-Mobility Europe and Ember finds that meeting the EU's 2030 electric vehicle (EV) deployment targets could avoid imports of...

Stellantis brings together suppliers for faSTLAne 2030 campaign

European Supplier Convention frames faSTLAne 2030 as a supply chain charter, not just a corporate strategy document Stellantis held its European Supplier Convention in Paris on June...

Maruti Suzuki inaugurated Kharkhoda facility in India

Kharkhoda's scale signals India's transformation from a protected domestic market to a cornerstone of Suzuki's global manufacturing strategy (Photo: Press Information Bureau) Maruti Suzuki India opened its Kharkhoda plant in Haryana, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...

Tesla’s Model YL arrives in the US for a hefty $61,990

On July 2, Tesla launched a six-seat, long-wheelbase version of the Model Y SUV in the US; this version was launched at a...

Rivian raises 2026 outlook on strong R2 expectations

Rivian raised its full-year delivery forecast on July 2 to 65,000-70,000 vehicles, up several thousand from the previous range of 62,000-67,000; Thereafter, both...

D sales increased again in June as exports reached a record

D reported its second consecutive monthly sales increase on an annual basis in June; Total sales rose 5.5% to 403,472 units, continuing a...

Chinese automakers surpass their Japanese rivals in European sales

According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Chinese automobile manufacturers surpassed Japanese brands in the European passenger car market for...

US declines to renew USMCA, retains annual review provision

The United States has refused to renew its long-running trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, opting instead for annual reviews rather than committing...

Released VI-grade 2026.2 simulation software update

Vehicle simulation tools are advancing faster than the physical prototypes they aim to reduce, narrowing the gap further VI-grade has released version 2026.2 of its simulation software suite with updates covering vehicle dynamics, drive-in-the-loop testing, noise, vibration and harshness...

Renault Trucks brings the world premiere of T High to IAA 2026

The new diesel engine at IAA signals that Renault Trucks will not abandon its internal combustion customers as electrification matures. In addition to its electric product range extending from urban delivery to long-haul applications, Renault Trucks will make the...

MG Motor establishes subsidiary in Switzerland for direct sales

MG's Swiss move reveals tension between European ambitions and the practicalities of building market infrastructure from scratch MG Motor has established MG Motor Switzerland GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary with direct responsibility for sales, aftersales and brand operations in...

Opens Smart Power Fab in Dresden ahead of Infineon plan

A €5 billion semiconductor factory in Europe signals the continent is serious about taking back supply chain dominance for critical chips Infineon Technologies has opened its Smart Power Factory in Dresden ahead of schedule, completing a €5 billion ($5.8...

Stellantis Pro One will introduce its Box-on-Wheels concept at IAA

Autonomous vans move from concept to boardroom priority as Stellantis reshapes commercial vehicles around logistics ecosystems Stellantis Pro One will premiere the Box-on-Wheels autonomous concept and stage the first live appearance of the Smart Compact Van at the IAA...

Hyundai uses hydrogen truck and robotics at Le Mans

Le Mans is proving to be a useful proving ground for Hyundai's effort to demonstrate the commercial viability of hydrogen at scale Hyundai Motor Group used hydrogen logistics, wearable robotics and the Genesis Box Buggy Concept at the 24...

Bosch and Cariad complete Level 2 ADAS software alliance

Le Mans provides a useful proving ground for Hyundai's effort to demonstrate the commercial viability of hydrogen at scale Bosch and Volkswagen Group's software subsidiary Cariad have signed the Automated Driving Alliance, completing the joint development of an AI-based...

D nears decision on second factory site in Europe

According to Alfredo Altavilla, the automaker's Special Advisor for Europe, D is very close to a decision to purchase an existing automotive facility...

BMW’s $1.7 billion South Carolina overhaul makes iX5 debut

BMW has completed the expansion of its main facility in Spartanburg and construction of a new facility in Woodruff, completing a $1.7 billion...

European truck makers insist battery replacement not necessary

European truck manufacturers oppose CATL-Octopus joint venture to build battery swapping network for heavy-duty trucks, Nikkei reports; This raises concerns about standardisation, OEM...

Nexar and Nauto merge to create real-world AI platform

The ten-billion-mile independent driving dataset could resolve the debate over whether real-world data or simulation should train autonomous systems, which Nexar and Nauto have agreed to merge with, creating an independent driving intelligence platform that covers more than 300...

Micron secures GM deal for next-generation vehicle platforms

GM secures specialty semiconductor supply, points out memory is now as strategically critical as steel or battery cells Micron Technology and General Motors have signed a Strategic Customer Agreement (SCA) securing GM's long-term supply of memory and storage covering...

New BMW i7 offers 727 km range with sixth generation cells

The incorporation of Neue Klasse technology into an existing model tests BMW's claim that the architecture is truly platform-independent BMW Group has started production of the updated 7 Series Sedan at its Dingolfing plant; This marks the first time...

Dieppe factory is preparing for the electric third-generation Alpine A110

By ending the A110 combustion engine with a 300 hp carbon special engine, Alpine is making the transition from its sports car heritage to the electric future. Alpine has ended production of the second generation A110 at its Dieppe...

Suzuki and Glydways to test personal rapid transit

Suzuki's investment in Glydways raises the question of how far automotive OEMs will push into public transportation infrastructure Suzuki has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with public transportation developer Thoth Infrastructure and California-based Glydways to examine autonomous personal...

Mercedes-Benz shares vehicle data to improve road safety

By sharing vehicle data with governments, Mercedes-Benz is testing whether OEMs, not just vehicle suppliers, can become infrastructure partners Mercedes-Benz provides anonymized vehicle data to public authorities in Germany and the Netherlands to help identify road damage, obscure signage...

MAN Electric product range is expanding 1300km

MAN Truck & Bus completed its first year of electric truck production with a production of approximately 1,300 vehicles. The company creates a flexible production model by producing electric and diesel trucks together on the same production line at...

Chery Tiggo 7 Comfort has arrived: What does ACC, BSD and new hardware offer?

Chery launches new model that will intensify SUV competition in the Turkish market Tiggo 7 Comfort introduced its version. Model, especially advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and draws attention with its daily use-oriented equipment. The new version is positioned as...

Zoox unveils updated robotaxi ahead of mass production

Scaling to 100 robotaxis per week, Zoox is testing whether autonomous ride-hailing can move from pilot to city-scale infrastructure Zoox has unveiled a revamped version of its purpose-built robotaxi with cabin and exterior updates and feedback from 500,000 drivers,...

Ferrari’s Achilles heel, brutal telemetry: Leclerc loses almost half a second on the straight

Federico Albano's telemetry speaks clearly. In his usual analysis of qualifying on his pages, Federico Albano commented on Ferrari's telemetry data: "For the Reds, the straights in the final part of qualifying are a trickle down, with Leclerc burning...

BCAuto Enchères launches 90% of electric vehicles on Rental Day 2026

72% of the 380 vehicles arising from rental agreements were tendered. The second edition of BCAuto Enchères' annual Leasing Day event once again pleased the managers of the second-hand vehicle auction house. Nearly a hundred people came together at...

List of Amam e-Cups 2026

For the fifth edition of the Amam e-Trophies, the Automobile and Motorcycle Media Association has brought together a selection field of a total of 28 electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models,...

Should I buy Peugeot 3008 Chronic Problems (2017–2025)?

What are the chronic problems of Peugeot 3008? EAT8 transmission, PureTech engine, electronics and suspension problems. Is it possible to buy 2017–2025 3008? Peugeot 3008 is one of the models that stands out in the SUV segment with its...

Should Hyundai i20 Chronic Problems (2019–2025) be purchased?

What are the chronic problems of Hyundai i20? Engine, automatic transmission, suspension and electronic problems. Should I buy the 2019–2025 i20? Hyundai i20 is one of the most preferred models in Türkiye in the B segment. It stands out...

Is it possible to buy Dacia Duster Chronic Problems (2018–2025)?

What are the chronic problems of Dacia Duster? 1.5 dCi engine, 4×4 system, suspension and electronic problems. Should I buy the 2018–2025 Duster? Dacia Duster is one of the most preferred models in Türkiye with its affordable price and solid...

Should I buy Honda Civic Chronic Problems (2016–2025)?

What are the chronic problems of Honda Civic? Turbo engine, CVT transmission, suspension and electronic problems. Should I buy the 2016–2025 Civic? Honda Civic is one of the C segment sedan models that is frequently preferred by both young...

Should Renault Clio Chronic Problems (2019–2025) be purchased?

What are the chronic problems of Renault Clio? Engine, transmission (EDC), electronics and suspension problems. Should I buy the 2019–2025 Clio? Renault Clio is one of the most preferred small class cars in Türkiye, especially for urban use. It appeals...

Should I Buy Fiat Egea Chronic Problems (2020–2025)?

What are the chronic problems of Fiat Egea? Engine, transmission, suspension and electronic problems. Can 2020-2025 Egea models be purchased? Fiat Egea has attracted attention for many years as one of the best-selling cars in Türkiye. Thanks to its affordable...

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