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VW T32 Transporter – the Kombi returns

Which is a great thing as both are arguably best-in-class vehicles

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‘Golden September’ fails to materialise in China as exports support production

Overall, China’s LV industry is increasingly defined by the divergence between weak domestic demand and strong export growth.

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.

Chery plans to launch Jaecoo ET electric crossover in Canada – report

The mid-sized model is a rebadged version of a car already on sale in China and will be among Chery's first EVs sold in Canada.

Toyota introduces KEI-01 ultra-compact truck in US

The KEI-01 is scheduled to enter the US market in the second half of 2027, with assembly at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana under a $34m investment programme.

Honda reports 13% revenue rise in H1 FY27

Losses from EV operations hold back operating profits.

Mitsubishi reports operating profit up but sales down in H1 FY27

Earnings improvement helped by foreign exchange movements and cost-cutting.

Polestar shows design direction with Formula 2030 concept car

Various design attributes from Formula 2030 set to appear in next Polestar 2 and upcoming Polestar 7.

South Korean import sales surge 29% in October

Demand for electrified vehicles continues to strengthen, lifting import sales.

Lucid expands PIF credit facility by $1.75bn, lifting liquidity to $3.75bn

The expansion raises pro forma liquidity to $3.75bn and secures an operational runway into the fourth quarter of 2027.

Kakao Mobility and Nvidia partner on L4 autonomous driving

The companies plan to combine Kakao Mobility’s software with Nvidia’s computing, sensing, and safety systems in Kia PBVs.