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China faces a widening sales-production disconnect as exports face high-base effects

China’s Light Vehicle (LV) market contracted sharply by 23% year-on-year (YoY) in July to 1.5 million units.

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Nissan strengthens its Japanese production strategy

The automaker aims to strengthen its manufacturing base in Japan.

Testing underway for hydrogen powered BMW iX5

Preparations for industrialisation and future series production of the hydrogen fuel cell system are also underway at the engine facility in Steyr, Austria.

Renault unveils Niagara pickup for Latin American market

It marks the first model under the company's futuREady strategy for expansion outside Europe.

South Korean import sales rise 9% in August

The segment has been lifted by strong demand for BEVs and problems at Hyundai.

Horse Powertrain sets up North American base in Detroit

The new site will act as the company's hub for serving customers throughout the US.

VinFast to build India-specific EVs – report

The move comes weeks after the Vietnamese carmaker shelved plans to build certain global models in the country.

WeRide, Uber, Avomo win Spain’s “first” level 4 AV permit

The approval allows the three companies to begin preparatory work ahead of deployment before a planned commercial robotaxi launch in the Community of Madrid.

Hyundai, LGES and Wonik test EV fast-charging ESS system

The ESS system for EV charging stations will use end-of-life Hyundai-Kia EV batteries.