WEC Monza finale: Ferrari must overhaul BMW’s 24-point lead to finish second
Toyota has clinched the 2026 WEC manufacturers’ crown, but Ferrari trails BMW by 24 points heading into the 6 Hours of Monza on November 8.
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Automotive news, technology, brands and the car market.
SEMA Show 2026 opens in Las Vegas on 3 November with hands-on ADAS, 20-plus FutureTech vehicles and a public Friday
The 3–6 November programme features hands-on driver-assistance calibration, alternative powertrains and custom builds, with Mario Andretti and Chip Foose among the announced guests. General public access is Friday only.
Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region reports major damage to Kstovo industrial site after drone attack
A regional governor confirmed significant damage to an industrial site after an overnight drone raid. Claims that Lukoil's refinery was hit remain unverified by an independent official assessment.
Foxconn unveils three electric-vehicle reference designs in Taipei: two SUVs and a compact truck
At Hon Hai Tech Day 2026, Foxconn presented the Model A+, Model K+ and Model K compact truck. These are reference vehicles for automaker clients, not three retail cars with confirmed prices.
XPeng launches MONA L05 SUV in China: six versions from ¥139,800, deliveries due 1 November
XPeng unveiled its five-seat MONA L05 on 29 October with four battery-electric and two range-extended versions. Chinese introductory prices begin at ¥139,800; deliveries are scheduled for 1 November.
Rwanda brings seed certification rules into force: traceability, imports and mandatory recalls
Rwanda's RICA Regulations No. 001/RICA/2026 took effect on 28 October. They set detailed seed-quality, licensing, traceability, import, labelling and recall obligations.
Brazil's falling real weighs on global coffee, sugar and soy prices after election
Following Lula's re-election and a sharp fall in the real, sugar, arabica coffee, soybean and orange-juice futures declined. We examine currency effects, export incentives and weather-related risks.