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VW ID. Tiguan debuts with up to 600 km of range
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VW ID. Tiguan debuts with up to 600 km of range

Three versions, 58 or 77 kWh, built in Emden. German pre-sales were set to open on 13 October from €42,695.

14 Oct 2026
Acura plans three new SUVs, starting in 2028
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Acura plans three new SUVs, starting in 2028

An adventure SUV in early 2028, a hybrid RDX, and an eight-seater above the MDX that has no date yet.

13 Oct 2026
BYD Da Han goes on sale from 235,900 yuan
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BYD Da Han goes on sale from 235,900 yuan

Three electric versions from 235,900 yuan, up to 1,008 km CLTC and 10-97% in 9 minutes.

13 Oct 2026
Stellantis Q3: North America down 12%, Europe up 10%
Stellantis Q3: North America down 12%, Europe up 10%

About 1.3 million shipments, down 1%: Jeep downtime in North America against a 54,000-unit gain in Europe.

13 Oct 2026
Fiat Grizzly makes its European debut in Paris
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Fiat Grizzly makes its European debut in Paris

Orders open in early 2027, with a 608-litre boot on the Fastback and a 145-hp mild hybrid on the show cars.

12 Oct 2026
Jeep confirms the Renegade's return by 2030
Jeep confirms the Renegade's return by 2030

The Renegade comes back by 2030 in a European range of up to six SUVs, all with a 4x4 version.

12 Oct 2026
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 US ID.4s over battery fire risk
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Volkswagen recalls 22,524 US ID.4s over battery fire risk

No remedy yet. Owner letters are due on 27 November 2026.

12 Oct 2026
VW ID.Era 8X goes on sale from 226,800 yuan
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VW ID.Era 8X goes on sale from 226,800 yuan

Four EREV versions from 226,800 yuan, up to 451 km electric and 1,602 km combined (CLTC).

12 Oct 2026
VW Group Q3: China down 38.5%, Europe BEVs up 19.6%
VW Group Q3: China down 38.5%, Europe BEVs up 19.6%

Nine-month deliveries of 6.01 million, down 9%, with about 40% of the European order book all-electric.

12 Oct 2026
Maextro V800: brake pedal bracket broke on all three cars in Dongchedi's test
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Maextro V800: brake pedal bracket broke on all three cars in Dongchedi's test

Dongchedi's test broke the pedal bracket on three of three V800s; Maextro promises a free upgrade.

11 Oct 2026
BYD Seagull gen 2 takes 2,000 yuan deposits
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BYD Seagull gen 2 takes 2,000 yuan deposits

Reservations are open with a refundable 2,000 yuan deposit. Batteries are 30 and 39.2 kWh; no price yet.

10 Oct 2026
BMW reveals the iX4 electric SUV coupe
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BMW reveals the iX4 electric SUV coupe

From 73,950 euros in France and $66,200 in the US, with European sales starting in March 2027.

9 Oct 2026
Mercedes opens orders for EQS steer-by-wire
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Mercedes opens orders for EQS steer-by-wire

2,975 euros in Germany, with a flatter wheel and up to 10 degrees of rear-axle steering.

9 Oct 2026
Asian brands take US share from the Detroit Three
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Asian brands take US share from the Detroit Three

GM sold 670,974 vehicles and Toyota 633,223; Ford held third place by 1,195 vehicles.

8 Oct 2026
Aston Martin delays its first EV to 2033 or later
Aston Martin delays its first EV to 2033 or later

The launch window is now 2033-2035. In 2023 the first electric Aston was due in 2025.

8 Oct 2026
Chinese brands reach 10% of Argentina's car market
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Chinese brands reach 10% of Argentina's car market

Up from about 2% in late 2025. BYD, new to Argentina, is already its ninth best-selling brand.

8 Oct 2026
Jeep Recon covers 160 miles (257 km) in a 75 mph range test
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Jeep Recon covers 160 miles (257 km) in a 75 mph range test

Car and Driver got 1.7 miles per kWh at 75 mph (121 km/h). The EPA rating is 222 miles (357 km).

8 Oct 2026
Mercedes-Benz will build the electric GLC in India
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Mercedes-Benz will build the electric GLC in India

The GLC 400 4MATIC comes first, with 483 hp and a 94 kWh battery. Bookings open in October.

8 Oct 2026
Volvo Cars withdraws its 2026 sales outlook
Volvo Cars withdraws its 2026 sales outlook

Q3 sales fell 10.7% to 141,609 cars: China down 40.6%, Europe and rest of world up 2%.

8 Oct 2026
GM cuts new Chevrolet Bolt production by about 77%
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GM cuts new Chevrolet Bolt production by about 77%

Chevrolet sold 4,224 Bolts in the first half of 2026. Fairfax moves to the petrol Equinox and Buick Envision next.

7 Oct 2026
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