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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.
China Rolls Back EV Tax Breaks as Sales Lose Momentum
Battery taxes are returning and the purchase-tax exemption has ended, adding cost pressure as domestic new-energy vehicle sales fall.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-02
China Rolls Back EV Incentives, Adding Pressure to Vehicle and Battery Costs
A 2% consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries for new-energy vehicles took effect on September 1, as China also phases down purchase-tax and export support.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-10-02
Argentina Raises Price Caps for Tariff-Free Electrified-Car Imports
The annual 50,000-vehicle quota remains in place, but new FOB value limits vary by powertrain, with the highest threshold for battery-electric cars.
Autoblog Argentina (Argentina) · 2026-09-30
Thailand Reconsiders Its China EV Incentives as Local Production Falls Short
After attracting Chinese automakers with subsidies and tax cuts, Thailand is tightening oversight and considering higher taxes on imported EVs amid missed production commitments and pressure on local suppliers.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-30
EV Council says connected-car scrutiny should cover all vehicles
Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council says recent cybersecurity coverage has focused too heavily on electric cars, while it reports no significant effect on EV sales or customer concerns.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-30
China Tightens Export Controls on Electric Cars to Curb Unregulated Shipments
A licensing requirement is intended to restrict exports by unauthorized traders, improve after-sales support abroad and protect the reputation of Chinese automakers.
Motorpasión México (Mexico) · 2026-09-29
Chery Recalls 1,936 Tiggo 4 Hybrids in Australia
A software fault affecting the emissions-control system could leave the SUVs non-compliant with Australian standards. Chery says the issue poses no safety risk.
CarExpert (Australia) · 2026-09-29
China Sets 2030 Goal for Initial Large-Scale Use of All-Solid-State Batteries
A five-year government plan outlines battery technology, manufacturing, supply-chain and recycling priorities for 2026–2030.
CnEVPost · 2026-09-28
China Issues Overseas Conduct Guidance for Carmakers
A new government document tells Chinese automakers operating abroad to respect local rules, meet contractual obligations and avoid unfair competition, as vehicle exports continue to grow.
Kolesa.ru (Russia) · 2026-09-28
EU Urges UK to Align Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
Brussels has linked closer trade-policy alignment with protection for British exports, while London says it will set its own measures.
CnEVPost · 2026-09-27
Thailand Ramps Up Nationwide EV Sales Inspections as Lemon-Law Bill Enters Clause-by-Clause Review
1,348 complaints since 2024 — mostly over after-sales service at Chinese brands — have driven a national showroom crackdown while a decade-old defective-goods bill speeds through parliament.
AutoPro (Vietnam) · 2026-09-20
New Weight Rule for Brazil's Category B License Unlocks Five Giant Chinese Hybrid SUVs
Electric and hybrid vehicles up to 4,250 kg can now be driven on a category B license, and heavyweight flagships from GWM, Zeekr, Dongfeng, Jetour and BYD are first in line for the Brazilian market.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-19
Brazil loosens Move Brasil entry rules for app drivers to lift take-up of subsidized car loans
The minimum platform tenure for ride-hailing drivers drops from 12 months to six, and the fleet-renewal scheme now also covers school and cargo vehicles plus disability adaptations.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-19
China rejects EU's proposed voluntary caps on hybrid exports, calling them WTO-incompatible
The commerce ministry says any China-EU fix must respect trade rules and both sides' industries, after Brussels floated tariff threats amid a surge in hybrid imports.
CnEVPost · 2026-09-18
Blue Lights Out: The Short, Bright Life of China's ADAS Indicator Lamp
A D1EV commentary reads MIIT's ban on the little blue assist lamp not as a safety crackdown alone, but as groundwork for a legally defined L3 marker light.
第一电动网 · 2026-09-17