Dacia will go after the Skoda Octavia next year with a new rugged estate model that’s petrol-powered, off-road ready and priced at less than £25,000. Due for launch in the coming months, the new model will play a crucial part in Dacia’s expansion into Europe’s most popular car market, the C-segment – which already accounts… Continue reading Dacia readying new estate to rival Skoda Octavia
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Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race Tire Delivers Under Pressure in Valencia
Four-day pre-season testing successfully completed at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain Proven GEN3 Evo iON Race tire maintains championship-level grip and consistent lap times Drivers completed six test sessions over four days, showcasing pace and consistency while refining race strategies for Season 12 VALENCIA, Spain, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pre-season testing for Season 12… Continue reading Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race Tire Delivers Under Pressure in Valencia
Where the Nexperia auto chip crisis stands now as the U.S., China and EU race to contain fallout
The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is displayed at the chipmaker’s German facility, after the Dutch government seized control and auto industry bodies sounded the alarm over the possible impact on car production, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 23, 2025. Jonas Walzberg | Reuters Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia is at the heart of a standoff between… Continue reading Where the Nexperia auto chip crisis stands now as the U.S., China and EU race to contain fallout
Nissan Motor India Reports 45% Month-on-Month Sales Growth in October
Nissan Motor India reported consolidated sales of 9,675 units in October 2025, reflecting a 45% month-on-month increase. Domestic wholesale stood at 2,402 units compared to 1,657 units in September 2025, while export volumes reached 7,273 units for the month. The company attributed the growth to festive demand during Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali, along with the… Continue reading Nissan Motor India Reports 45% Month-on-Month Sales Growth in October
Franchised dealers see surge in forecourt stock levels
October saw dealer used car inventories hit their highest level for the year as dealers assimilated the part-exchanges generated by the September plate-change. Data from motors showed average stock levels grew 7% month-on-month (MoM) from 50 to 54 units, representing a 2% rise year-on-year (YoY). It said the hike was powered by car supermarkets, where… Continue reading Franchised dealers see surge in forecourt stock levels
Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars, in move aimed at Trump
Japanese automakers Toyota and Nissan are considering importing US-built cars to Japan, a move driven by trade friction with the US rather than business logic. Japanese automakers are considering importing some of their US-built cars to Japan – a costly and impractical move that comes as Tokyo tries to placate President Donald Trump over its… Continue reading Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars, in move aimed at Trump
Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced
The seven-strong shortlist has been named for the 2026 Car of the Year. The list includes the Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Renault 4 and Skoda Elroq. A total of 59 jurors from 23 countries each selected seven cars from a long list of 35 cars. The seven… Continue reading Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced
Car industry on brink of shutdown as semiconductor supplies ‘rapidly dwindling’
The Volkswagen Group is one of the car companies that relies on chips from Nexperia. In a statement, the firm said: “Vehicle production at the Wolfsburg, Emden, Zwickau, Osnabrück and Dresden sites is secured for the coming week.” However, VW added that it’s “in close contact with stakeholders in light of the current situation”, and… Continue reading Car industry on brink of shutdown as semiconductor supplies ‘rapidly dwindling’
Clean Technica: BEVs Up 29% YoY & PHEVs Down 3% YoY — September 2025 China EV Sales Report004230
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BEVs had a record month and represented 37% the total Chinese car market in September. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in September (1.3 million plugins, in a 2.2-million-unit overall market, up 6% YoY), but growth has been slowing down, with September showing a… Continue reading Clean Technica: BEVs Up 29% YoY & PHEVs Down 3% YoY — September 2025 China EV Sales Report004230
Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it’s to survive
Vauxhall seems to be entering a pivotal period that could dictate the long-term future of the British (though not British-owned) brand one way or the other. The well documented rise of Chinese entrants to the new-car market is squeezing the mainstream in particular, although Vauxhall is so-far seemingly more resilient than some. While the market… Continue reading Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it’s to survive