EU car sales are at 3-year low in August 2024. New car registrations in EU decreased in August by 18,3% to 643 000 comparing with the previous year. Battery-electric cars accounted for 14,4% of the EU car market, down from 21% the previous year.

The EU car lobby aims for 2-year delay of 2025 EU emission targets. According to ACEA as the car makers are required to achieve overall CO2 fleet emission of 95 grams per kilometer by next year, it would force them to either halt the production of about 2 million cars or be exposed of fines.

Tensions between China and EU are escalating regarding the EV tariffs. European Comission proposed new tariffs as a reaction on concerns that government of China is providing subsidies for its domestic EV companies. The proposed tariffs for Chinese-made EVs are starting at 7,8% (TESLA) and reaching 35,3% (SAIC and other companies that did not cooperate with the EU’s investigations). The tariffs on Geely’s tarrif is proposed to 19,3% and tariff on the BYD, Chinese best-selling brand, remains at 17%.

China’ s passenger car exteriors will undertake significant changes according to research on automotive smart exteriors.

Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry annouced financial support of more than 2,1 billion EUR (340 billion JPY) for domestic EV battery production.

BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle in 2028.

Two-stage side airbag in the process of development by ZF LIFETEC can increase the protection of the passenger just few miliseconds before an unavoidable crash.

As the automotive industry continues its shift toward electrification, the recycling of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is becoming a critical focus area.

The automotive industry has experienced a major shift towards SUVs and trucks, now dominating 86% of vehicle sales in Canada. This trend isn't solely driven by consumer demand but is heavily influenced by marketing strategies and lenient government regulations that favor larger vehicles.

The latest edition of Ayvens' Mobility Guide has arrived, offering a comprehensive analysis of the electrification landscape across 47 countries.

Stellantis and Leapmotor have reached a significant milestone in their joint venture by delivering the first series of electric vehicles to the European market. The partnership has begun production of the Leapmotor T03 in Poland, aiming for mass production by September.

Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim, a Chinese automotive supplier, is opening its first European production plant in Prešov, Slovakia. This 18,000 sqm facility, leased from CTP, represents a €20 million investment and is set to create hundreds of jobs.