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Shown as the Avante at the Busan Motor Show, the new Elantra grows in every dimension and gains a sharply creased look. It keeps petrol and hybrid power - a 149 hp 2.0-litre and a 157 hp 1.6 hybrid, both front-wheel drive - with no EV version. Korean prices land in Q3 2026, preliminarily from about $15,000.
The second model from Xpeng's value Mona sub-brand is a coupe-styled crossover sitting above the M03 liftback. It offers a battery-electric version with up to 650 km of range (preliminary) and a range-extender, both front-wheel drive with a 249 hp motor. Chinese prices are expected near 150,000 yuan (about $22,000).
The Commerce Department has denied Polestar authorization to sell its 2027 and later model-year cars in the United States, citing the Connected Vehicle Rule and Geely's controlling stake. The ban even covers the Polestar 3, which is built in South Carolina. Existing dealer stock can still be sold.
Slate Auto, the Jeff Bezos-backed startup, has unveiled its first vehicle: a stripped-back two-seat electric pickup from $24,950 that converts into a five-seat SUV with bolt-on kits. A 150 kW rear motor, 330 km EPA range and deliveries from Q4 2026.
Volkswagen has launched a Good-Night package that converts the electric ID. Buzz minivan into a light camper - a bed over the rear seats, a folding mattress, blackout blinds, a table and chairs. An overnight mode runs the climate control from the traction battery for up to 48 hours, and vehicle-to-load supplies 230 volts. It costs €2,600 in Germany.
The Slate Truck is a sub-$25,000 two-seat electric pickup that converts into a five-seat SUV with bolt-on kits. A single 201 hp rear motor and a 65 kWh LFP battery give 330 km of EPA range, with deliveries from Q4 2026.
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Most European badges trace back to about five mega-groups - Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. But several beloved European marques are now owned abroad, in China, India and the UAE, and a few Chinese and joint-venture names now sell under European flags. Here is who owns what in 2026.
America's car industry comes down to a few big names, and not all of the 'Big Three' are American-owned. Here is who owns what: GM, Ford, the Europe-based Stellantis behind Jeep and Ram, Tesla and the EV newcomers, and the familiar names that are now owned abroad.
China's car market runs on a handful of giant groups, each fielding a stack of brands. Here is who owns what - the parent companies, the sub-brands, the Huawei alliance, and why the chart keeps changing.
