Mobility

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback has earned a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP under the organization's newly revised 2026 testing protocols, which apply significantly stricter criteria than previous years.

The AION UT is among the first Chinese-brand mass-production models to clear the tougher 2026 standard

Euro NCAP, widely regarded as one of the most rigorous crash-test authorities in the world, evaluated the AION UT across four categories: safe driving, collision avoidance, collision protection, and post-collision safety. GAC's small EV performed consistently across all four.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, one of the toughest crash-test standards in the world.

The AION UT is among the first Chinese-brand production models to pass the updated 2026 Euro NCAP criteria and secure the top score, with balanced results across all four assessment categories: safe driving, accident prevention, crash protection, and post-crash safety.

The car's body is built with 71% high-strength steel

GAC engineered the AION UT with a hot-stamped dual-ring monocoque structure, a 180mm extra-large crash absorber, and a high-strength bumper crossbar designed for extreme load capacity.

Hangzhou – September 09, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched the V2X DC Charger, a bi-directional charging device designed to work with its HiOne All-in-One battery energy storage system (BESS), letting homeowners use an electric vehicle as a backup power source for the house.

The charger turns parked EVs into backup power for the home

The V2X supports Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) charging, which can supply power to a household when the grid goes down. It also enables Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionality, allowing homeowners to participate in peak shaving and virtual power plant dispatch programs. An integrated EU MID-certified meter tracks energy flow for monitoring purposes.

Offenbach, Germany – September 09, 2026 -- Hyundai Motor Company has signed a multi-year deal to become the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League, starting with the 2026/27 season and running through the end of 2030/31.

The deal extends nearly 30 years of Hyundai's football sponsorships

Hyundai has backed football at major international tournaments and clubs for almost three decades. This agreement, struck with UC3 -- UEFA's joint venture with European football clubs -- moves that commitment to the top tier of European club competition.

"Football has been part of Hyundai for almost 30 years," said José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. "The UEFA Champions League is the best club football in the world, played every week in front of the most passionate fans in Europe." Muñoz, who is from Madrid, said the partnership follows Hyundai's involvement at this summer's World Cup.

Cologne – September 09, 2026 -- After weeks of beach trips and long highway drives, cars often need as much recovery as their passengers, according to the ACV Automobil-Club Verkehr, which has outlined a five-step routine to get vehicles clean and roadworthy again.

Unloading comes first, down to the smallest crumb

ACV advises drivers to fully empty the car and any roof box, checking the glove compartment, door pockets, and under seats where small items and food get overlooked. Roof boxes and bike racks that are no longer needed should be removed too, since the added weight and drag increase fuel or energy consumption. Mounting points should then be checked for damage.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- Drivers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy should brace for heavy congestion this weekend as the return wave from summer holidays collides with ongoing vacation traffic, the ADAC warns.

With school holidays ending in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and the last Austrian regions, return traffic from the south toward the north is expected to peak. At the same time, outbound traffic toward the Alps, lakes, coasts and low mountain ranges remains elevated.

Friday evening and Saturday carry the highest risk of gridlock

The ADAC identifies the worst congestion windows as Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday morning, and the return rush from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Paris – September 09, 2026 -- French enduro champion Mathias Bellino is starting a new off-road chapter with a Super Villain SX20T side-by-side vehicle provided by Segway Powersports.

Bellino built his career on world titles before a career-ending crash

Bellino won the Enduro Junior World Championship in 2012 and the Enduro E3 World Championship in 2015. He was also part of French teams that won the ISDE Junior World Trophy three consecutive years, from 2011 to 2013. He began riding motorcycles at age four before moving through motocross into elite enduro racing.

In August 2018, during his first cross-country rally, the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, Bellino crashed and suffered serious spinal injuries. He had been working toward competing in the Dakar Rally at the time. The accident ended his professional racing career.

Paris – September 09, 2026 -- French enduro champion Mathias Bellino is opening a new chapter in his off-road career with support from Segway Powersports, which has provided him with a Super Villain SX20T side-by-side vehicle.

Bellino built a decorated career before a 2018 crash ended professional racing

Bellino won the Enduro Junior World Championship in 2012 and the Enduro E3 World Championship in 2015. He was also part of French teams that won the ISDE Junior World Trophy three consecutive years, from 2011 to 2013. Raised in a family passionate about motorcycles, he started riding at age four before moving through motocross into elite enduro competition.

In August 2018, during his first cross-country rally, the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, Bellino crashed and suffered severe spinal injuries while working toward his goal of competing in the Rallye Dakar. The accident ended his career as a professional racer.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Segway has won two Gold Awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin for its upcoming flagship eKickScooters, the ZT3 MAX and the MAX G3 Pro, both set to launch in Europe in October 2026.

The Segway eKickScooter ZT3 MAX received the All-Terrain Electric Scooter Technology Gold Award, while the Segway eKickScooter Ninebot MAX G3 Pro won the Long-Range Riding Technology Gold Award. The Global Product Technology Innovation Awards are presented annually at IFA, one of the world's largest consumer electronics shows, and were founded in 2014 by International Data Group (IDG) and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), with ongoing support from IFA.

Brussels – September 09, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's all-electric hatchback, the AION UT, a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, making it one of the first mass-produced Chinese brand models to clear the tougher standards.

Stricter 2026 rules raised the bar for small EVs

Euro NCAP significantly heightened its assessment criteria for this year's cycle, evaluating vehicles across four categories: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. The AION UT scored well across all four, a result GAC says redefines expectations for small pure-electric vehicles.

Structural reinforcements anchor the crash performance

The car's body uses 71% high-strength steel, a one-piece hot-stamped dual-ring design, and a 180mm extra-wide crash box paired with a high-strength bumper beam. GAC states these elements give the vehicle extreme load-bearing capacity in collision scenarios.