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Tesla Semi heads to Europe with deliveries in 2027
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Tesla Semi heads to Europe with deliveries in 2027

Up to 550 km at 40 tonnes, and about 60% of the range back in 30 minutes. Prices have not been announced.

17 Sep 2026
China plans NEVs at 70% of car sales by 2030
China plans NEVs at 70% of car sales by 2030

A nine-department plan sets NEVs at 70% of car sales and 40% of commercial sales. August retail was already at 65.2%.

13 Sep 2026
Hyundai opens European orders for the nine-seat Staria Electric
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Hyundai opens European orders for the nine-seat Staria Electric

The first fully electric Staria starts at €57,450 in Germany. Trend and Prime seat nine, Calligraphy seven.

13 Sep 2026
Rimac completes its Bugatti takeover as Porsche exits
Rimac completes its Bugatti takeover as Porsche exits

HOF Capital and BlueFive bought Porsche's stakes, ending VW Group ownership of Bugatti. Mate Rimac becomes president.

13 Sep 2026
Xiaomi's new battery comes with a free-car guarantee
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Xiaomi's new battery comes with a free-car guarantee

If a Dragonscale pack self-ignites from a defect, Xiaomi replaces the car. First owners only, with a subscription.

13 Sep 2026
BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters series production in 2028
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters series production in 2028
11 Sep 2026
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 replaces the six with a V8
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Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 replaces the six with a V8
11 Sep 2026
Renault reveals its Latin American Niagara pickup
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Renault reveals its Latin American Niagara pickup

A midsize pickup for Brazil, Argentina and Colombia, built in Córdoba with a 156 hp 1.3 turbo. On sale November 2026.

11 Sep 2026
Volvo gives the XC40, EX40 and EC40 their first facelift in nine years
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Volvo gives the XC40, EX40 and EC40 their first facelift in nine years
11 Sep 2026
Geely Galaxy TT launches 11% below its pre-sale price
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Geely Galaxy TT launches 11% below its pre-sale price
10 Sep 2026
Audi A2 e-tron revealed: four versions, 646 km
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Audi A2 e-tron revealed: four versions, 646 km
9 Sep 2026
Cadillac XT5 gets a 517 hp plug-in hybrid in China
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Cadillac XT5 gets a 517 hp plug-in hybrid in China
9 Sep 2026
New Dacia Spring: European build, €17,990
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New Dacia Spring: European build, €17,990

Production moves from China to Slovenia. 27.5 kWh LFP battery, up to 250 km WLTP, orders open in France.

9 Sep 2026
Li Auto MEGA update: four lidars, lower price
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Li Auto MEGA update: four lidars, lower price
9 Sep 2026
ProLogium starts making its 381 Wh/kg cell
ProLogium starts making its 381 Wh/kg cell
9 Sep 2026
VW ID. Polo orders outrun Martorell capacity
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VW ID. Polo orders outrun Martorell capacity

More than 30,000 European orders and a ten-month wait on configured cars, with deliveries now in mid-2027.

9 Sep 2026
Volkswagen and JSW sign a non-binding India MoU
Volkswagen and JSW sign a non-binding India MoU
9 Sep 2026
JLR to cut 4,000 jobs after profit slump
JLR to cut 4,000 jobs after profit slump
8 Sep 2026
VW approves Future Plan 2030, SEAT left open
VW approves Future Plan 2030, SEAT left open

Up to half the model range and three quarters of configuration options go. SEAT's future is still undecided.

8 Sep 2026
BYD Sealion 08 launches from $33,900
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BYD Sealion 08 launches from $33,900
4 Sep 2026
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