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OEM snapshot: Chery pushes into export markets

Chery’s high global ambitions and the early success of its multi-brand strategy are attracting attention.

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China’s 2026 auto trade-in subsidy policy upgrade: Rule changes & industry market impacts

China’s automobile trade-in subsidy policy has undergone a major adjustment in 2026.

Inside Pirelli’s AI-powered tyre design process

Pirelli has introduced AI to assist the company’s compounders when it comes to tyre design and achieving sustainability targets.

Nissan reportedly halts electric Qashqai plans amid global model overhaul

The Qashqai is central to Nissan's European business, accounting for roughly 45% of the carmaker's total regional sales of 330,000 vehicles in 2025.

Toyota to further cut overseas production on Hormuz disruption

The production cuts will span several models, encompassing petrol-powered variants of the RAV4 SUV and the Avalon sedan.

Nissan and Valeo sign contract for bidirectional charging stations

Agreement supports Nissan’s V2G roadmap in Europe by providing bidirectional charging technology for Nissan electric vehicles.

Xiaomi EV completes autonomous driving lap at Nürburgring

Xiaomi says the achievement validates the capabilities of its autonomous driving system under extreme dynamic conditions.

Euro NCAP approves AB Dynamics child pedestrian ADAS test target

AB Dynamics has achieved Euro NCAP approval for its ADAS range, including its Soft Pedestrian 360 Child ADAS system.

VW CARIAD unit opens automotive software campus

Around 1,000 people are working on AI technologies for the software-defined vehicle.

Finland may approve Tesla FSD system ahead of EU vote

An EU-level vote at the Technical Committee – Motor Vehicles (TCMV), which sits under the European Commission, is due in October 2026.

Sonos supplies sound system to Škoda Peaq

Sonos says every component of the system was engineered specifically for the vehicle.