A new positive close for the Autolink index, which analyzes the stock market performance of major automakers. In fact, in the period September 18th-26th, the panel closed at +5.1%. Thus, the index since the beginning of the year still remains positive, currently at +15.9%. In the period under review, only Ford, General Motors, Lucid, Rivian and Maruti-Suzuki closed negative, all others positive. Stellantis closes at +2.4%, Ferrari at +4.1%. Even based on previous results, the indexes of Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, Ford, Suzuki, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda ...

BYD is celebrating the production of its nine millionth new-energy vehicle, becoming the first auto manufacturer in the world to reach this milestone. The vehicle, an example of the YangWang U9 electric supercar, was produced at BYD's Shenzhen-Shanwei plant last September 25th. To celebrate this milestone-a milestone for the Chinese automotive industry-a ceremony was held at the factory. An even more important milestone considering it was reached just two months after the production of the eight millionth NEV, demonstrating the acceleration of BYD's automotive division. In 2024, BYD ...

BYD has announced its participation in the Paris Motor Show, to be held from October 14th to 20th at Porte de Versailles, reinforcing the Brand's commitment to expand and consolidate its presence in one of Europe's largest and most strategic markets. The public will be able to see the BYD range throughout the show, with product experts and a sales team on hand. The Mondial de l'Auto also marks the European launch of a new model from the Brand. BYD will also present for the first time ...

Comau has won a public tender issued by the Slovenian National Institute of Chemistry for the industrialization of flexible machines for electrical activation and testing of EV battery cells. The project started in June and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The aim of the project is to cover the entire supply-from design to installation to commissioning-for the industrialization of flexible machines that handle both electrical activation and testing of various cell formats, both pouch and prismatic. In addition, Comau is tasked with ensuring extended testing ...

With the continuous progress and development of the automotive industry, vehicle design is also subject to continuous evolution and innovation. Through insights and persistent pursuit of individuality, Omoda & Jaecoo no longer restricts itself to traditional canons and rules. It pays more attention to diversified, personalized and intelligent expressions. Together with more than 300,000 users and fashion enthusiasts globally, the company has created Omoda 7, a new model pioneering this new trend. “Art in Motion,” the inspiring concept of Omoda's design language, creatively incorporates the concepts of super sensory ...

In the traditional weekly comparison between the euro and major international currencies, the single European currency was stronger against only the U.S. Dollar, Japanese Yen, Russian Ruble, Indian Rupee, and Mexican Peso during September 20th-26th. In contrast, the euro fell against the British Pound, Swiss Franc, Thai Bath, Brazilian Real, Chinese Yuan, Swedish Krona and Korean Won. Particularly mixed trade characterized valuations between the euro and most international currencies.

China and the European Union may have found the point to resolve the dispute over tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. An issue that of additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports was also supposed to be addressed by the European Council yesterday, but it did not even make it onto the agenda. Because apparently, Beijing and Brussels have come to an agreement to resolve the dispute, defining a mechanism for the sale of Chinese cars in the EU: EV manufacturers will commit to selling BEVs in Europe above a set (but ...

Geely Automobile Group, seeking to expand its foothold in Southeast Asia, will build vehicles in Vietnam with kits imported from China. According to a statement from the Chinese automaker's Vietnamese distributor, Tasco, under an agreement signed on September the 23rd, the two sides will jointly build an assembly plant in Vietnam's Thai Binh province. Construction of the plant will begin in the first half of next year with first deliveries to customers scheduled for early 2026. The factory, capable of initially assembling 75,000 vehicles per year, will ...

JLR has announced a 500 million pound investment to transform the historic Halewood plant in Merseyside for parallel production of electric vehicles alongside current, combustion and hybrid models. Originally built in 1963 to produce the Ford Anglia, the Halewood plant is being transformed for the electric era. With 250 million already invested, the transformation has so far involved more than one million man-hours. The site has been expanded by 32,364 square meters to produce JLR mid-size electric SUVs based on the new Electric Modular Architecture (EMA) platform. The historic ...

Formula 1 team Visa Cash App RB has confirmed that Liam Lawson will drive for the team for the remainder of the 2024 championship season, running alongside Yuki Tsunoda from the U.S. Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Lawson takes Danier Ricciardo's place and has been a Red Bull reserve driver since 2022. He made his debut in the Zandvoort GP last year replacing Ricciardo himself. In five races he scored his first points for the team by finishing ninth in the Singapore GP.