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Chinese carmakers overtake Japan in Europe for the first time

Chinese carmakers outsold Japanese brands in Europe over a full quarter for the first time, taking 12.7% of September sales against 11.9%.

XPENG launches MONA L05 SUV with a lower entry price

XPENG has launched the MONA L05 in China from 139,800 yuan, with six BEV and EREV variants and a maximum 635 km CLTC range.

Britain adopts Euro 7, with battery health rules for EVs

Great Britain will adopt Euro 7 for new cars and vans from November 2027, with EV batteries required to keep 80 per cent capacity after five years.

Maruti Suzuki e VITARA exports pass 50,000 units

Maruti Suzuki has shipped more than 50,000 e VITARA electric SUVs from India, giving it nearly 93 per cent of the country’s passenger EV exports.

VW’s China-built cars are heading for Mexico, Egypt and Vietnam

Volkswagen plans to add Mexico, Egypt and Vietnam to its China export markets by the end of 2026, as it readies its VEGA technology package.

CATL moves its solid-state battery cells up to 20 Ah samples

CATL has scaled its all-solid-state battery cells to 20 Ah samples ahead of small-batch production in 2027, with large-scale output targeted around 2030.

GM bets on LMR cells for its fourth-generation EVs

GM says its fourth-generation EV platform will use LMR cells and could deliver about 20 per cent more range per kWh, though no models are named yet.

BYD says its first solid-state EV will arrive in 2027

BYD’s Stella Li says its first solid-state EV will arrive in 2027, with limited battery production that year and mass production by 2030.

Who will build the software for Europe’s robotaxis?

Speakers at the Women Automotive Summit Europe asked who will build the software for Europe’s robotaxis as Uber and Momenta prepare to test in Munich.

Used EV prices bounce back in the US after years of decline

Used EV prices in the US averaged $32,533 in September, up 9.8 per cent on the year, iSeeCars data shows, as the cars sold faster than petrol models.

How much EV range do you actually need?

BMW finds 73 per cent of US adults say 75 miles or less covers their day, yet 42 per cent want 300. How much EV range you need depends on your longest trip.

EV charging rewards now stretch from Clubcard points to Caribbean cruises

EV charging rewards now reach Virgin flights, Avios and Clubcard points. We look at InstaVolt’s Virgin Red deal and similar schemes worldwide.

Ford gives the 2027 Mustang Mach-E a longer-range battery and a Trail version

Ford’s 2027 Mustang Mach-E starts at $39,995 with an 88 kWh battery standard on Select and Premium, plus a new Trail version due in early 2027.

Ionity plans battery storage at 50 charging parks

Ionity plans battery storage at around 50 charging parks in 2027, adding over 20 MWh. Its first site at Wertheim in Germany holds 1,028 kWh.

Voyah Passion S spins its way to a Guinness record

The Voyah Passion S completed 12 donuts in 60 seconds to take a Guinness World Records title. Watch the official film from Voyah Global.

How much EV range do you actually need?

BMW finds 73 per cent of US adults say 75 miles or less covers their day, yet 42 per cent want 300. How much EV range you need depends on your longest trip.