Volkswagen EV Recall
29 October 2026
Volkswagen EV Recall
Volkswagen’s latest recall, as reported by Electrek, now extends to Audi, affecting nearly 13,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles globally. Owners are being told to limit charging to 80% of the battery’s capacity.
New Model Launches
Li Auto, according to CarNewsChina, has launched the 2026 Li i6 in China, with upgraded hardware and a starting price of 35,800 USD. Additionally, CarNewsChina reports that Chery’s joint venture K-car has been exposed in patent images, showing an offroad trim that rivals BYD’s Racco.
Industry Developments
BYD, as reported by Electrek, now has over 1.02 million employees, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined. InsideEVs reports that Toyota has developed a new engine for its hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which will be 15% more efficient. This may affect the types of vehicles available for import into Egypt.
Compiled from press reports. Read the originals:
- Volkswagen’s EV battery recall reaches over 85,000, with Audi now included — Electrek
- Li Auto launches 2026 Li i6 in China: upgraded hardware and starting at 35,800 USD — CarNewsChina
- BYD now has 1.02 million workers, more than Toyota, GM, Ford, and Tesla combined — Electrek
- Toyota’s New Hybrids And Plug-In Hybrids Will Be 15% More Efficient — InsideEVs
- Chery’s joint venture K-car exposed in patent images with “offroad” trim, rivals BYD’s Racco — CarNewsChina