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Chinese makers are aiming at one of the most closed niches in the Japanese market - kei cars. Two China-linked projects are preparing to launch in Japan: BYD's Racco kei microvan and EMTA, a new Chery-backed brand.
BYD has started sales of the Song Ultra DM-i in China. The plug-in hybrid SUV is near-identical to the updated Sealion 06 DM-i - same powertrains, same prices - with up to 310 km of electric range and 1,845 km combined.
AITO has updated the M9, the Huawei-Seres flagship SUV. The car grows in two body lengths and gains a new range-topping Ultimate trim with three motors and 903 hp. EREV and pure-electric powertrains carry over.
The last BMW Z4 rolled off the line at Magna's plant in Graz, Austria. BMW has no Z-series roadster in its product plan. The Z lineage ran from 1991 to 2026.
Lancia has published the first photos of the Gamma, its new flagship crossover on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform. Full reveal is scheduled for autumn, ahead of the Paris Motor Show.
Mazda has officially confirmed a second-generation CX-3 in its FY2025 financial documents. The current model has been in production since 2014 - longer than any other car in Mazda's current lineup.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the updated GLE and GLE Coupé. The headline change is a new MBUX Superscreen spanning three 12.3-inch panels. Several four-cylinder engines have been dropped in favour of inline-sixes and hybrids.
Rezvani has built its first pickup. The Fortress starts as a Ford F-150 Raptor, keeps only the platform, and adds up to 862 hp and military-grade armor packages. Prices run from $285,000 to $582,685.
Toyota has revealed the updated Yaris Cross for Europe. The facelift brings a new front grille with body-coloured honeycomb inserts, revised LED lighting, and updates to the interior and driver assistance systems. The 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain is unchanged.
From the 2027 model year, Volkswagen will no longer sell any car with a manual gearbox in the United States. The Jetta GLI was the last holdout. It joins the Golf GTI and Golf R, both of which lost their manuals in recent years.
SAIC has launched the MG 4X in China. The compact EV SUV uses a semi-solid-state SolidCore battery developed by SAIC Qingtao. Launch price: from 92,800¥ ($13,700).
Wuling has opened pre-orders for the Starlight L in China. The flagship of the Starlight family is a six-seat PHEV SUV, 4,980 mm long, with a 1.5-litre engine, 231 hp electric motor, and 260 km EV range on a 37.9 kWh battery. From 122,800¥ ($18,100).
BYD has released the first official photos of the Dolphin G DM-i, a B-segment PHEV hatchback designed for export markets. Full reveal expected in weeks; dealer deliveries expected by end of summer 2026.
Ferrari unveiled the Luce on 25 May 2026 in Rome - the brand's first EV, first 4-door, and first 5-seater. Platform 880V, 122 kWh battery, 700+ km WLTP, from €550,000.
Li Auto's flagship six-seat EREV SUV moves to an 800V platform and adds steer-by-wire and four-wheel steering. 571 hp, 72.7 kWh battery, 420 km electric and 1,650 km combined CLTC. Two trims - Ultra from ¥459,800, Livis from ¥509,800. On sale in China.
Nissan has revealed the updated 2027 Z for the US. The big news: the Nismo finally gets a manual gearbox. With the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 leaving the market this year, the Z becomes one of the few affordable sports coupes left.
Taycan sales dropped 22% in 2025 to 16,339 units, then a further 19% in Q1 2026. The Zuffenhausen factory has been running with intermittent shutdowns since early May.
Suzuki has updated the second-generation Hustler and its Tough Wild off-road variant. Both are on sale in Japan now. The powertrain is unchanged - 660cc mild hybrid - but the exterior styling and safety equipment have been revised.
Google's biggest update to Android Auto and Google Built-in adds a Material 3 redesign, immersive 3D Maps navigation, Full HD video, Dolby Atmos audio, and an expanded Gemini assistant. Rollout during 2026.
The electric successor to the V8 GT 4-door uses a dedicated AMG platform, 106 kWh battery, and tri-motor setup producing up to 1169 hp. Sales begin before end of 2026.