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On February 15, 2026, Nio performed 146,649 battery replacement operations in one day. The record coincided with the start of the peak travel period during the Chinese New Year celebration.
The global shortage of DRAM chips will affect not only electronics manufacturers but also car manufacturers. This was stated by Ford's CFO Sherry House.
Tesla CarPlay is expected to appear in the company's electric cars, but its launch is delayed due to low iOS 26 adoption and compatibility issues with Apple Maps. Bloomberg reports this.
The electric crossover AUDI E7X, developed by the joint venture SAIC Volkswagen, was officially shown during cold tests in China. It is a large model over five meters long with a maximum total power of 500 kW (670 hp).
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) has released a draft national standard GB 11557-202X 'Driver Protection Requirements from Steering Mechanism Injuries'. The new version of the document excludes steering wheels with a flat top (yoke).
BMW acquired the rights to the Alpina brand in 2022, but the previous agreement between the companies was in effect until December 31, 2025. Now that control has fully transitioned to BMW, the company has begun updating the brand's corporate identity.
The automotive group Stellantis, which owns brands from Fiat to Jeep, began reintroducing diesel versions of at least seven passenger and commercial models to the European market from the end of 2025.
Despite the dominance of crossovers in the Volvo lineup, there is hope for sedan and wagon enthusiasts. The new SPA3 platform, debuting in the electric crossover EX60, is flexible enough to create low-slung vehicles.
Ford introduced the BlueCruise autonomous driving technology for the updated Kuga crossover in European specification.
Volvo is recalling 2758 S60L 2017 model year sedans in the US market after detecting a defect that could lead to one or more doors opening while driving.
Škoda electric cars have received new apps installed in the infotainment system. Spotify simplifies access to music and podcasts, Škoda Play offers video content, and Air Console turns cars into gaming consoles.
Chinese FAW Group, one of the country's largest car manufacturers and a partner of Volkswagen and Toyota, has implemented a new semi-solid lithium-manganese (Li-Mn) battery in a production model.
Toyota has unveiled the next-generation fully electric Highlander. The 2027 model is a three-row SUV that will be manufactured in the USA using American-made batteries.
BMW has announced a global recall campaign affecting about 575,000 vehicles. The reason is a potential starter defect: wear of the magnetic switch can lead to overheating and, in rare cases, ignition.
Audi has added two new apps to its digital services ecosystem — EasyPark and ryd. They are directly integrated into the MMI multimedia system and allow payments for parking, fuel, charging, and even car washes without using a smartphone.
