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AUDI TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST AUTO CHINA

Audi has taken legal action against Auto China over its parallel imports of the China-only AUDI E5 Sportback and E7X to Germany, saying they are not officially exported or supported by Audi’s European dealer network. Although the cars briefly disappeared from Auto China’s website, both were listed again on 23 September, leaving prospective owners facing uncertainty over servicing, parts and software support.

BMW CONFIRMS AUTUMN PRODUCTION START FOR THIRD NEUE KLASSE MODEL

BMW says a third Neue Klasse model will enter production at Debrecen this autumn, after the iX3 and i3, but has not named it; reports identify it as the iX4, though that remains unconfirmed. The announcement comes as Debrecen scales up iX3 production amid strong orders, while BMW Group’s first-half battery-electric deliveries fell 7.4%.

HYUNDAI CEO WARNS US ON CHINESE IMPORTS

Hyundai CEO José Muñoz urged the United States to maintain safeguards against Chinese vehicle imports, pointing to Chinese brands’ roughly 15% share of UK registrations and prices reportedly 30% to 40% below competitors in some European markets. The US already applies a 100% tariff to Chinese EVs, while President Trump has said he would welcome Chinese automakers that build vehicles in America and the EU is considering how to address rising Chinese hybrid imports.

AMPRIUS ANNOUNCES 500 WH/KG SICORE®500 AVIATION CELL

Amprius announced a 500 Wh/kg SiCore®500 battery cell for long-endurance aviation, which it says can be made using conventional lithium-ion production equipment and will be available from the fourth quarter of 2026. The cell is designed for applications such as high-altitude platforms and fixed-wing drones, with initial production planned in California and later scaling through manufacturing partners.

PROLOGIUM STARTS GEN 3.5 LITHIUM CERAMIC BATTERY MASS PRODUCTION

ProLogium says it has started mass production of its Gen 3.5 Lithium Ceramic Battery in Taiwan, with a third-party TÜV report recording 381 Wh/kg and 903 Wh/L for its 185.4 Ah cell. The company has not disclosed production volumes or a customer programme, while its next-generation Gen 4 remains a plan that is expected to improve performance and reduce costs with modifications to about 10% of existing line equipment.

UK HAS NO PLAN TO RAISE CHINESE VEHICLE TARIFFS

The UK government has no current plan to raise the standard 10% import duty on Chinese-built passenger cars, despite Chinese brands accounting for more than 15% of registrations in the first eight months of 2026. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds cited the risk of retaliation against Britain’s export-led car industry and said Chinese investment could bring innovation under UK standards; Nissan and Chery are studying possible contract manufacturing at Sunderland from 2027.

US AUTO GROUPS URGE TRUMP TO RETAIN CHINESE VEHICLE CURBS

Six US automotive organisations have urged President Trump to keep policies that restrict Chinese automakers’ access to the US passenger-car market, arguing that local assembly would not resolve connected-vehicle security concerns or create additional manufacturing jobs. Their letter arrived ahead of President Xi Jinping’s scheduled US visit, as Trump has said he would welcome Chinese companies building cars in America and reports of a possible BYD and CATL delegation remain unconfirmed.

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AUDI A4 E-TRON PRODUCTION NOT EXPECTED BEFORE MARCH 2029 https://evne.ws/fu44d

MERCEDES-BENZ STARTS ELECTRIC GLA PRODUCTION AT RASTATT https://evne.ws/erv2k

EU ASKS CHINA FOR VOLUNTARY HYBRID EXPORT CURBS https://evne.ws/8v0cr

UL SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES V2G CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME https://evne.ws/0tie4

MAN ETGX 6×2 REACHES 616 KWH NET WITH SEVEN PACKS https://evne.ws/pr4t5

SCANIA CLAIMS UP TO 720 KM ELECTRIC-TRUCK RANGE https://evne.ws/mr3ps

PORSCHE, CYLIB MAKE 100 PER CENT RECYCLED CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIALS https://evne.ws/14v4x

MG U9 EV COSTS AUD$78,990 PLUS ON-ROAD COSTS https://evne.ws/k50uz

FLYING FLEA C6 BOOKINGS OPEN IN EUROPE AND UK https://evne.ws/bnzdv

WINDROSE RELEASES E700 PART CAD FILES https://evne.ws/02iuw

AUDI A4 E-TRON PRODUCTION NOT EXPECTED BEFORE MARCH 2029

Audi’s A4 e-tron is reportedly not expected to enter production before March 2029, and potentially not until late April or early May, despite Audi previously targeting a 2028 market launch. The delay is blamed on technical problems, internal coordination and cost pressures surrounding Volkswagen Group’s SSP architecture, potentially making the A4 e-tron its first full-production model around three years later than Volkswagen originally planned.

MERCEDES-BENZ STARTS ELECTRIC GLA PRODUCTION AT RASTATT

Mercedes-Benz has begun series production of the all-electric GLA at Rastatt, with first customer deliveries expected in November following the replacement of the EQA name with GLA for the new battery-electric model. Built on the MMA platform, the range starts at €48,599.60 in Germany, offers up to 657 km WLTP range in GLA 250+ form and supports DC charging at up to 320 kW on the 250+ and 350 4MATIC variants.

EU ASKS CHINA FOR VOLUNTARY HYBRID EXPORT CURBS

The EU has reportedly asked China to voluntarily limit China-made PHEV exports to around 15% of the relevant EU market, down from more than a third, as Brussels seeks to prevent a broader trade conflict ahead of October talks in Beijing. China-made hybrids generally face only the EU’s standard 10% tariff, unlike BEVs subject to additional countervailing duties, and monthly hybrid imports have risen from 3,800 vehicles in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026.

UL SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES V2G CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME

UL Solutions has launched a certification programme for bidirectional EV supply equipment, testing products against UL 1741 Supplement SC to help ensure V2G equipment meets utility interconnection requirements. The move comes as V2X and V2G activity expands through programmes including PG&E’s California initiative, a Massachusetts pilot and Kaluza and Hyundai Motor Group’s UK and Australian smart-charging partnership targeting groundwork for V2G services from 2027.

MAN ETGX 6×2 REACHES 616 KWH NET WITH SEVEN PACKS

MAN has unveiled a seven-battery eTGX 6×2-4 with 616 kWh of usable capacity, claiming up to 720 km of range and more than 600 km as realistically achievable in everyday long-haul operation. The revised truck has a 120 mm longer and more aerodynamic front end, up to 20% greater recuperation power and an optional series-production MCS port supporting charging at up to 750 kW, compared with 375 kW through CCS.

PORSCHE, CYLIB MAKE 100 PER CENT RECYCLED CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIALS

Porsche and battery recycler cylib have produced trial battery cells using cathode active material made entirely from recycled lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese recovered from Porsche high-voltage batteries. The project has progressed from shredding batteries into black mass through refining the recovered materials to producing test cells, although these remain under evaluation rather than being ready for series production.

MG U9 EV COSTS AUD$78,990 PLUS ON-ROAD COSTS

MG has priced its U9 EV dual-cab ute in Australia at AUD$78,990 plus on-road costs, offering a 102.2 kWh LFP battery, 430 km WLTP range, 325 kW dual-motor all-wheel drive and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity. The lifestyle-focused electric ute also includes air suspension, a 236-litre front boot, 685 kg payload, a pallet-sized rear tub and up to 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load capability, contrasting with Toyota’s more fleet-focused HiLux BEV.

FLYING FLEA C6 BOOKINGS OPEN IN EUROPE AND UK

Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle has opened for bookings at €5,990 in Europe and £5,300 in the UK, with deliveries due to begin by October 2026 in cities including Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin and London. The 124 kg motorcycle combines a 3.91 kWh battery, 15.4 kW maximum motor output, 115 km/h top speed and 104 km WMTC range with premium hardware including a forged aluminium frame, magnesium battery case, girder-linkage suspension, lean-sensitive ABS and traction control.

WINDROSE RELEASES E700 PART CAD FILES

Windrose has released 1,023 native CAD files covering what founder Wen Han says is 98.4% of its E700 Class 8 electric truck, allowing owners and independent workshops to inspect, repair, reproduce parts for and modify vehicles without fees or permission. The initiative is intended to reduce long-term parts-supply risk for fleets, although building complete trucks still requires an agreement with Windrose and unauthorised repairs, parts or modifications can affect warranty coverage.

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CHINA NEV SHARE FORECAST TO REACH 65.7% https://evne.ws/g4qdh

BYD PLANS EUROPEAN VEHICLE AND BATTERY PLANTS https://evne.ws/bre7h

LEAPMOTOR SECOND BRAND SCHEDULED FOR FOURTH QUARTER NEXT YEAR https://evne.ws/7ap3g

CHERY REPORTEDLY WEIGHS OMODA AND JAECOO CHINA LAUNCH https://evne.ws/ho4yi

BUICK UPDATES ELECTRA E7 AFTER 5 MONTHS https://evne.ws/flac4

MASERATI PLANS 2 EVS WITH HUAWEI AND JAC https://evne.ws/vdqhm

NIO SEEKS AT LEAST 1,000 FIFTH-GENERATION SWAP STATIONS IN 2027 https://evne.ws/xxb5u

NIO ET5 TOURING PROTOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHED AGAIN https://evne.ws/atdk0

EUROPE TARIFFS CHINESE EVS BUT ALLOWS BATTERY TRADE https://evne.ws/iohd9

SUNWODA AIMS FOR 10,000 MEGAWATT FLASH-CHARGING STATIONS https://evne.ws/yrkra

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VOLKSWAGEN REVEALS 322BHP REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE ID.3 GTI https://evne.ws/a4c3b

VOLVO PLANS 13 NEW CARS BY 2030 https://evne.ws/sat96

PORSCHE CAYENNE WIRELESS CHARGING COSTS £7285 https://evne.ws/1l5t3

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS SHOWS VLE WITH 800V CHARGING https://evne.ws/aaeyq

57% OF US DRIVERS SAY GAS PRICES ARE RAISING EV INTEREST https://evne.ws/fu4cc

GERMAN STUDY FINDS HALF OF COMBUSTION DRIVERS CANNOT YET SWITCH TO EVS https://evne.ws/7ryvh

EU CARMAKERS SEEK DELAY TO 2027 EU-UK BATTERY RULES https://evne.ws/ej3rr

NYC SELECTS IT’S ELECTRIC FOR 600 NEW KERBSIDE CHARGING POINTS https://evne.ws/nsxnv