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Western Europe’s car market up again but momentum is cooling

GlobalData has upgraded its 2026 Western European PV forecast to above 12.3 mn units, with the changes mostly driven by the UK and Germany.

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Mixed results for US light vehicle market in October in uncertain times

As a result, GlobalData has revised the full-year forecast down to 16.1 million units.

Volkswagen ID. Polo: A small hatchback icon goes electric

Volkswagen is bringing one of its best-known models into the electric era with the all-new ID. Polo.

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production to focus on Cybercab

The company’s CEO Elon Musk confirmed the cancellation on the social media platform X, explaining that production will wind down to enable higher volumes of the Cybercab.

Kia to build new EV plant in Gwangju

The automaker has established a new partnership to test autonomous SDVs for local transportation.

Kia India plans $1.5bn manufacturing expansion in Andhra Pradesh – report

According to the Economic Times (ET) report, the proposed investment would add a production line at Kia India’s Anantapur facility.

Marelli confirms new CEO in new restructing phase

Bram Schot also expected to become Chair of Marelli on emergence from Chapter 11.

Geely launches methanol hybrid Xingyao 6 EF sedan

The company described the vehicle as the world's “first” mass-production methanol hybrid passenger vehicle.

Audi and SAIC open Shanghai technology centre

The facility will act as the brand’s central engineering hub, overseeing vehicle programmes from concept definition to readiness for series production.

Japan vehicle sales fall 3% in October

The moderate decline follows several months of growth, supported by local tax cuts.

UChicago and Toyota agree quantum tech mobility research alliance

The partnership will commence with five joint research schemes backed by up to $1m in annual funding from Toyota.