The recall affects vehicles across multiple international markets, including Europe and North America. The issue is linked to the battery pack’s thermal management system, which under extreme heat or load conditions may elevate the risk of overheating. The company plans to address the issue through a software update, along with battery inspections and necessary maintenance […]
“Eyes-off” driving generally refers to Level 3 autonomous driving systems, which permit drivers to disengage from continuous road monitoring in specific, controlled scenarios. Key challenges remain in areas such as safety validation, responsibility allocation in accidents, and unified technical standards. Some manufacturers have delayed broader rollouts due to regulatory uncertainty and high implementation costs. The […]
Petrol car registrations plunged ~26% YoY, with sharp drops in France (-49%) and Germany (-30%). Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) rose 14% YoY, Plug-in Hybrids (PHEV) 32%, and Hybrids 6%. New energy vehicles accounted for 69% of total registrations, up from 59% a year earlier. Major automakers including Renault (-15%), Toyota (-13.4%), BMW (-5.7%) and Volkswagen […]
In Norway, where nearly all new vehicle registrations are fully electric, Chinese brands reached close to 14% market share. Chinese automakers also achieved strong growth in the UK, Spain, and Italy, capturing increasing numbers of new buyers. However, in major traditional automotive manufacturing markets such as Germany and Slovakia, Chinese brands still hold relatively small […]
The proposal is designed as a response to changes in federal EV tax policies and aims to stimulate EV adoption in California. Key requirements include: Rebates limited to first-time EV purchasers Maximum price limits for eligible new and used EV models Manufacturer matching funds, meaning automakers must contribute alongside the state rebate The policy is […]
According to GlobalData projections: 2025 global light vehicle sales: ~92.13 million units (+3.8%) 2026 global light vehicle sales: ~93.74 million units (+1.7%) Key growth drivers are expected to come mainly from Asia (especially China) and several emerging markets. Meanwhile, North America and Europe are forecast to recover more slowly, with growth relying more on structural […]