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Xpeng Mona L05 launches in China from 144,800 yuan
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Xpeng Mona L05 launches in China from 144,800 yuan

Six variants from 144,800 to 176,800 yuan, with a new 560 Plus entry trim and 15,000 yuan off pre-sale prices.

3 Nov 2026
BYD opens blind orders for the second-generation Seal 07
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BYD opens blind orders for the second-generation Seal 07

Reservations are open without a price. The sedan is 5,080 mm long, as a plug-in hybrid or an EV.

2 Nov 2026
Baidu and Freenow test RT6 robotaxis in London
Baidu and Freenow test RT6 robotaxis in London

Public rides are planned for 2027, subject to approval. Safety operators ride along for now.

30 Oct 2026
Brabus builds a 900 hp G 63 pickup, limited to 10
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Brabus builds a 900 hp G 63 pickup, limited to 10

The four-door G-Class pickup is limited to 10 cars. One is listed at 711,718 euros before VAT.

30 Oct 2026
Chery picks Omoda C4 for its South Africa plant
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Chery picks Omoda C4 for its South Africa plant

Rosslyn plans 15,000 cars in its 2027 ramp-up and 50,000 a year eventually.

30 Oct 2026
Honda to sell a Mitsubishi Triton-based pickup
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Honda to sell a Mitsubishi Triton-based pickup

The Honda is due in ASEAN in 2028. Honda has no pickup there today.

30 Oct 2026
Li Auto confirms Europe and UK launch plans
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Li Auto confirms Europe and UK launch plans

Norway and the Netherlands first, spring 2027. The UK follows in autumn 2027 with a different car.

29 Oct 2026
Li Auto i6 drives 811 km in an urban range test
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Li Auto i6 drives 811 km in an urban range test

Four occupants, air conditioning on, 11.8 kWh/100km over 18 hours. The 2026 i6 starts at 249,800 yuan.

29 Oct 2026
NHTSA proposes cyan lamps for automated vehicles
NHTSA proposes cyan lamps for automated vehicles

The cyan lamps would be optional. A 30-day comment period opens once the notice is in the Federal Register.

29 Oct 2026
VW's battery recall reaches 72,668 EVs worldwide
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VW's battery recall reaches 72,668 EVs worldwide

Germany accounts for 9,881 cars. The repair is still under development.

26 Oct 2026
Audi plans its first US plant, in Georgia
Audi plans its first US plant, in Georgia

A $4 billion plant for up to 200,000 premium SUVs a year, with production due in the early 2030s.

25 Oct 2026
Porsche Cayenne Electric gets wireless charging
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Porsche Cayenne Electric gets wireless charging

The ground pad is weatherproof and can sit outdoors. Porsche excludes China from the worldwide rollout.

24 Oct 2026
Battery cell shortage halts Cupra Raval and ID. Polo line
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Battery cell shortage halts Cupra Raval and ID. Polo line

The cells come from PowerCo. SEAT expects a restart on Tuesday; the CCOO union sees no cell forecast.

24 Oct 2026
CATL and BAIC sign a deal on a million-vehicle swap network
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CATL and BAIC sign a deal on a million-vehicle swap network

BAIC opens its dealer network to CATL swap stations. No timeline or station count was given.

23 Oct 2026
Chery shows 1.44 MW Volt-dragon charging
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Chery shows 1.44 MW Volt-dragon charging

A 10-97% charge in 6 minutes 50 seconds is claimed. Chery plans 100 stations in 10 Chinese cities.

23 Oct 2026
Mercedes electric CLA and GLC now carry a six-month wait
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Mercedes electric CLA and GLC now carry a six-month wait

Over 71,000 electric CLAs registered in Europe in 13 months, and a custom order now arrives in April 2027.

23 Oct 2026
Volvo Cars to cut 2,500 jobs after a Q3 operating loss
Volvo Cars to cut 2,500 jobs after a Q3 operating loss

Revenue fell 23% and China revenue almost halved. Volvo adds SEK 5 billion of cuts on top of 2,500 jobs.

23 Oct 2026
EU electric cars edge past petrol in 2026 sales
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EU electric cars edge past petrol in 2026 sales

BEVs hold 22.7% to petrol's 21.2% year to date. Full hybrids are still ahead on 36.3%, plug-in hybrids on 10.1%.

22 Oct 2026
Škoda Kodiaq PHEV goes to 272 hp, adds Laurin & Klement trim
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Škoda Kodiaq PHEV goes to 272 hp, adds Laurin & Klement trim

Same 25.7 kWh battery and 50 kW DC charging, 68 hp more. Czech price from 1,350,000 Czech koruna.

22 Oct 2026
Used Chinese EV sales to the EU up 280% at CEVM
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Used Chinese EV sales to the EU up 280% at CEVM

Used cars avoid the EU duty on new Chinese BEVs. CEVM lists over 2,600, some about 40% under the Chinese list price.

22 Oct 2026
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