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JLR bailiffs reportedly raid BYD over the Ti 7
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JLR bailiffs reportedly raid BYD over the Ti 7

A preliminary ruling is due Wednesday. The UK Ti 7 starts at £47,995, with deliveries from January 2027.

11 Nov 2026
Ford confirms the Mustang Cobra returns in 2027
Ford confirms the Mustang Cobra returns in 2027

Ford Racing posted a teaser with the name and year only. No engine, power figure or reveal date is announced.

11 Nov 2026
Geely Starshine 6 EF: a plug-in hybrid sedan on methanol
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Geely Starshine 6 EF: a plug-in hybrid sedan on methanol

Any methanol-gasoline blend in one tank, three variants, and a guide price that starts at 86,800 yuan.

8 Nov 2026
Renault Duster hybrid launches in India from Rs 16.99 lakh
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Renault Duster hybrid launches in India from Rs 16.99 lakh

Three trims from Rs 16.99 lakh, a claimed 29 km/l and deliveries from 6 November. Introductory prices end 31 December.

8 Nov 2026
Range Rover Evoque and Velar to end by late 2027
Range Rover Evoque and Velar to end by late 2027

Neither gets a successor. The GT becomes the entry Range Rover at an estimated £90,000.

5 Nov 2026
IIHS: Kicks earns award, RAV4 plug-in marginal
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IIHS: Kicks earns award, RAV4 plug-in marginal

Only the Kicks, built after June 2026, won an award; the RAV4 hybrid rated acceptable and the plug-in marginal.

4 Nov 2026
Subaru reportedly goes EV-only in Europe from 2028
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Subaru reportedly goes EV-only in Europe from 2028

Outback first, then Impreza, Crosstrek and Forester. Three EVs developed with Toyota are what remain.

4 Nov 2026
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
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