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The Chinese authorities have required car manufacturers to equip all new passenger cars with mechanical door handles. The new requirements will come into effect from 2027 and apply to cars weighing up to 3.5 tons.
James Moylan, who invented the simple arrow on the dashboard indicating which side the fuel filler cap is on, died on December 11 at the age of 80.
Volkswagen will once again sell electric vehicles to private customers through a traditional dealer network in all European markets. In Germany, Volkswagen had already abandoned direct sales last year.
The Luxeed V9 minivan, jointly developed by Huawei and Chery, will be the first production vehicle with airbags built directly into the seats, providing head protection. The new model will hit the Chinese market in the spring of 2026.
Suzuki equipped the updated Jimny with a factory multimedia system from Pioneer. The device with a 9-inch touchscreen HD display became an option for Jimny and Jimny Sierra, which went on sale in Japan in November 2025.
On December 23, 2025, Nissan ceased production of the Versa model for the American market. As a result, there are no more new cars in the US cheaper than $20,000.
Honda is preparing an unusual novelty: a hybrid Civic that can mimic gear shifts. The Civic e:HEV RS prototype will be one of the brand's key premieres at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.
A new study by the University of Washington and the Toyota Research Institute has shown that touchscreen displays in modern cars can significantly reduce driving safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation after a complaint by a Tesla Model 3 owner who could not use the emergency mechanical door release after an accident.
The AFEELA electric car from Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) will support PlayStation Remote Play, allowing games from home PS5 and PS4 consoles to be run directly on the car's built-in screen.
Michelin will present at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas a new line of 'smart' tires capable of tracking their own wear and condition in real-time.
Jaguar completed the production of cars with internal combustion engines by producing the last F-Pace crossover at the Solihull plant in the UK.
The Suzuki Fronx crossover was temporarily withdrawn from sale in Australia after failing crash tests according to the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) methodology.
Volvo has developed its own font for automotive interfaces, focused on maximum readability and reducing driver strain. The new font is called Volvo Centum. It will be used on digital screens across all models of the brand.
In San Francisco, the operation of Waymo robotaxis temporarily came to a halt last Sunday due to a massive power outage. About 130,000 residents and the city's transport infrastructure were left without power.
