The Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) will take over the 50 percent stake in FAW Toyota currently held by FAW. The deal, which leaked about two weeks ago, has now been confirmed by all parties. Importantly, FAW Toyota is to continue operating as an independent company—for the time being, at least. Read more…

In partnership with the Canadian electrical solutions provider EDP électrique, charging hardware firm Wallbox has installed 120 new EV charging points at Montréal Metropolitan Airport’s YHU terminal. An additional 48 chargers will be installed once construction of a new airport building is concluded, bringing the total up to 168. Read more…

Rivian and Redwood Materials are expanding their existing partnership. In addition to providing stationary battery storage, Redwood will play a larger role in the future on behalf of Rivian in recycling production waste and reusing decommissioned EV batteries. Read more…

Tesla has put on a big show for the presentation of its new Roadster. However, little remains of the first prototype that Tesla unveiled back in 2017 – neither in terms of design nor technology. Although detailed technical information is still scarce. The presentation focused more on the features realised through a collaboration with SpaceX. However, this has little to do with a road-legal car in Germany. Read more…

Opel is reducing the base list prices for its Astra lineup – by introducing the new ‘Astra Start’ equipment variant. As a result, the entry price for the Astra Electric has dropped by €1,900 – to €36,490. Customers will, however, have to do without features such as a heat pump. Read more…

The gap between official and real CO₂ emissions from plug-in hybrids continues to grow. According to a new analysis by Transport & Environment, PHEVs emitted on average about six times more CO₂ under real-world conditions in 2024 than official figures suggest. Read more…

Cupra has expanded its UK Tavascan line-up with the entry-level ‘Origin’ trim, a smaller 58 kWh battery option, and additional technology features. Prices now start at £39,995, while selected existing versions have also become cheaper. Read more…

BYD is launching its new electric flagship sedan, the Da Han EV – a.k.a the Great Han – in China. For years, BYD has positioned the sedan as a premium model alongside the E-SUV BYD Tang, which was also rebranded as the “Great Tang” this summer. Read more…

Fastned significantly increased its charging revenue in the third quarter of 2026 during a period of rapid expansion. The fast-charging provider commissioned 17 new stations, secured 26 additional locations, and currently has 65 stations under construction. Read more…

Germany and France are set to propose that carmakers cut fleet CO₂ emissions by 90 per cent by 2035, rather than the currently planned 100 per cent – with no requirement to offset remaining emissions. That’s according to excerpts from a preliminary agreement paper which also point to stricter “Made in Europe” requirements as the two countries seek to reshape the EU’s ‘Auto Package’. Read more…

Plans for the expansion of Tesla’s German Gigafactory in Grünheide are becoming clearer. According to media reports, the US electric car manufacturer intends to significantly expand the site over the coming years – with a new, much larger production hall and additional infrastructure. Read more…

Volkswagen is preparing a recall of several electric series in Germany and other European markets due to potential defects in high-voltage battery cells. As a precaution, they recommend that affected vehicles should only be charged up to 80 per cent. Read more…

The logistics company H.Essers, based in Genk, Belgium, is expanding its electric fleet with 20 new electric trucks. MAN and Mercedes-Benz Trucks have each delivered ten units. They will now be primarily deployed from the company’s Belgian locations. Read more…

A little over a month after entering Europe, Vietnamese electric ride-hailing service provider Green SM has expanded into North America, beginning with the US. This is the VinFast affiliate’s ninth market globally. Read more…

DHL Freight has moved the first SuperPanther eTopas 600 produced in Europe out of testing and into regular commercial operation. The battery-electric heavy-duty truck has been operating out of the Netherlands and traveling to Belgium since September, covering approx. 2,000 km per week. Read more…

Parking operator Q-Park is expanding its collaboration with Greenflux at its locations in Germany and Ireland. Previously, 1,700 charging stations at Q-Park sites in the Netherlands were successfully migrated to Greenflux’s software system. This means Q-Park will now independently operate its parking garage charging stations at additional locations and no longer rely on third-party providers for controlling and billing charging processes. Read more…

Suzuki has announced the starting price of the e Sky in Japan. The brand’s first electric kei car will start at 2.12 million yen (~€12,000 euros), undercutting rivals from BYD and Honda. Sales are set to commence on 16 November. Read more…

At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Citroën is unveiling the 2CV Fourgonnette Concept, an electric reinterpretation of its iconic “boxy duck.” The study builds on the equally new 2CV Concept, transferring its idea of a simple, lightweight, and relatively affordable electric car to a compact utility vehicle. However, there are no concrete plans for production as of yet. Read more…

390 kW at the fast charger, 16 minutes from ten to 80 per cent, and a chassis that confidently and surprisingly calmly handles over two and a half tons around corners: The Porsche Cayenne S Coupé Electric promises fast stages and short breaks. In the test, it becomes clear how far Porsche has developed the PPE for this purpose – and why the noise level deserves closer attention during charging. Read more…

For almost all Chinese automakers looking to break into Europe, attending a major motor show is a must. Some arrive quickly and leave just as fast, while others take their time but make a big impact. We took a look around Paris – and encountered brands ranging from familiar to completely unknown. Read more…