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Geely unveils a 2,250 kW charger and 12C battery
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Geely unveils a 2,250 kW charger and 12C battery

A 10 to 70% charge took 4 minutes 30 seconds in Geely tests; no date for production cars.

2 Oct 2026
Jetour G700 gets Huawei ADS 5 for 2027
Hybrid
Jetour G700 gets Huawei ADS 5 for 2027

The 892 hp plug-in hybrid SUV adds Huawei ADS 5 and a 442,900 yuan six-seat top trim.

2 Oct 2026
Luxeed RX goes on sale from 259,800 yuan
EV
Luxeed RX goes on sale from 259,800 yuan

The battery-electric coupe SUV has six trims, 672 to 852 km of CLTC range and 15-minute 30 to 80% charging.

2 Oct 2026
Lynk & Co 20 takes 14,663 orders in an hour
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Lynk & Co 20 takes 14,663 orders in an hour

Five trims from 123,800 yuan, 545 to 630 km of CLTC range and 10 to 80% charging in 12 minutes.

2 Oct 2026
NIO Q3 deliveries reach 109,178, ONVO falls 43%
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NIO Q3 deliveries reach 109,178, ONVO falls 43%

The NIO brand grew 55% in September and Firefly set a record of 7,327, but ONVO fell 42.5%.

2 Oct 2026
Stellantis halts two French plants over batteries
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Stellantis halts two French plants over batteries

Sochaux stops 23-30 October and Rennes 22-30 October. The shortage is in long-range battery packs.

2 Oct 2026
Croatia approves Tesla FSD Supervised
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Croatia approves Tesla FSD Supervised

Croatia is the eighth European country to clear FSD Supervised; an EU-wide vote is not expected before December.

2 Oct 2026
Tesla Model 3 gets a 16-inch screen and V2L in China
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Tesla Model 3 gets a 16-inch screen and V2L in China

The China Model 3 gets a 16-inch screen and 2.2 kW V2L; prices stay at 235,500-339,500 yuan.

2 Oct 2026
Toyota estimates 400,000 robots for its factories
Toyota estimates 400,000 robots for its factories

An estimate of about 1 trillion yen a year from 2028, not a confirmed budget.

2 Oct 2026
US cuts its 2031 fuel economy target to 34.9 mpg
US cuts its 2031 fuel economy target to 34.9 mpg

NHTSA projects 34.9 mpg for the 2031 fleet instead of 50.4, and ends CAFE credit trading from model year 2028.

2 Oct 2026
Xiaomi delivers more than 40,000 cars in September
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Xiaomi delivers more than 40,000 cars in September

Its best month of 2026 still leaves roughly 263,500 cars to deliver in the fourth quarter to hit 550,000.

2 Oct 2026
Bentley drops its fixed all-electric deadline
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Bentley drops its fixed all-electric deadline

Bentley will build plug-in hybrids and EVs on one line at Crewe and follow demand. The next EV is due after 2030.

30 Sep 2026
BMW reveals the petrol 3 Series
Hybrid
BMW reveals the petrol 3 Series

The M350 xDrive makes 443 PS; US prices start at $49,900 with deliveries in early 2027.

30 Sep 2026
BYD Seagull gen 2 grows 425 mm, goes rear-drive
EV
BYD Seagull gen 2 grows 425 mm, goes rear-drive

The filing shows a 4,205 mm five-seat hatchback with a rear motor and a front trunk. No price or battery yet.

30 Sep 2026
Geely takes 30% of NIO Power in battery-swap deal
Geely takes 30% of NIO Power in battery-swap deal

Geely pays 640 million yuan plus its Yiyi Power swap business for 30%. Zeekr says it has no swap models planned.

30 Sep 2026
GM ships EVs with recycled-battery cathode
EV
GM ships EVs with recycled-battery cathode

80 old GM packs became over 12 tonnes of cathode material, now in seven customer EVs. GM calls it a pilot.

30 Sep 2026
iCAUR V27 Long Range: 51.2 kWh battery, 300 km electric
Hybrid
iCAUR V27 Long Range: 51.2 kWh battery, 300 km electric

A 51.2 kWh battery lifts electric range to 300 km CLTC. Prices start at 189,800 yuan.

30 Sep 2026
Jeep recalls 201,976 SUVs over tyre pressure warning
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Jeep recalls 201,976 SUVs over tyre pressure warning

The fix is a free software update. Owner letters run 29 September to 21 October; check your VIN before then.

30 Sep 2026
Mercedes warns two German plants could close
Mercedes warns two German plants could close

One assembly plant and one powertrain plant are at risk if costs do not fall. Mercedes has named neither.

30 Sep 2026
Porsche Cayenne Electric adds power doors
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Porsche Cayenne Electric adds power doors

Sensors stop a door swinging into approaching traffic. Paint to Sample now offers 92 colours beyond the 13 standard.

30 Sep 2026
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