All News

Ford recalls 223,472 F-150s over fuel tank straps
Ford recalls 223,472 F-150s over fuel tank straps

The cause is in the filing: the cameras that check strap assembly were not always running. Inspection is free.

19 Sep 2026
GM keeps CarPlay and drops the V8 dipstick
ICE
GM keeps CarPlay and drops the V8 dipstick

Phone projection stays in a panel beside GM apps, and the new 5.7 and 6.6-litre V8s have no dipstick.

19 Sep 2026
Kia PV7 is a larger PV5 with 800 V charging
EV
Kia PV7 is a larger PV5 with 800 V charging

Korea and Europe get it in the second half of 2027, with up to nine seats and a 96.2 kWh battery.

19 Sep 2026
Nissan will build the Kicks at Sunderland for Europe
Hybrid
Nissan will build the Kicks at Sunderland for Europe

A 170 million pound investment makes the Kicks the tenth model built at Sunderland since 1986. No start date yet.

19 Sep 2026
Japan's Land Cruiser 300 swaps petrol for hybrid
Hybrid
Japan's Land Cruiser 300 swaps petrol for hybrid

On sale 1 October: diesels from 6,300,800 yen ($42,900), seven-seat hybrids from 9,801,000 yen ($66,700).

19 Sep 2026
Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid gets a 200 km battery
Hybrid
Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid gets a 200 km battery

A 41.2 kWh battery lifts electric range from about 80 km to up to 200 km WLTP. Deliveries start in early 2027.

19 Sep 2026
VW ID.3 GTI is the first electric, rear-drive GTI
EV
VW ID.3 GTI is the first electric, rear-drive GTI

One 240 kW rear motor, 79 kWh and up to 601 km WLTP. Pre-sales start in early 2027, with no price yet.

19 Sep 2026
Ford, GM and Stellantis push back on Chinese carmakers building in the US
Ford, GM and Stellantis push back on Chinese carmakers building in the US

Trump would accept Chinese car plants in America. Ford, GM and Stellantis want conditions first.

18 Sep 2026
Toyota Hilux FCEV: hydrogen pickup due in 2028
Hydrogen
Toyota Hilux FCEV: hydrogen pickup due in 2028

More than 400 km of WLTP range and 2,500 kg of towing, alongside the diesel and electric Hilux.

18 Sep 2026
GWM Tank 300 arrives in Italy from €46,500
ICE
GWM Tank 300 arrives in Italy from €46,500

The 402 hp Hi4-T plug-in hybrid costs €51,400 and covers 95 km on electric power. Deliveries start in November.

17 Sep 2026
Itala 61: a GAC GS8 under a revived Italian badge
ICE
Itala 61: a GAC GS8 under a revived Italian badge

The flagship of the revived Turin brand keeps the GS8 engine and adds a leather bag on the tailgate.

17 Sep 2026
O.S.C.A. MT6: a Changan UNI-T under a revived badge
ICE
O.S.C.A. MT6: a Changan UNI-T under a revived badge

The first car of the revived Bologna marque is a Changan UNI-T with Italian design and tuning.

17 Sep 2026
Tesla Semi heads to Europe with deliveries in 2027
EV
Tesla Semi heads to Europe with deliveries in 2027

Up to 550 km at 40 tonnes, and about 60% of the range back in 30 minutes. Prices have not been announced.

17 Sep 2026
China plans NEVs at 70% of car sales by 2030
China plans NEVs at 70% of car sales by 2030

A nine-department plan sets NEVs at 70% of car sales and 40% of commercial sales. August retail was already at 65.2%.

13 Sep 2026
Hyundai opens European orders for the nine-seat Staria Electric
EV
Hyundai opens European orders for the nine-seat Staria Electric

The first fully electric Staria starts at €57,450 in Germany. Trend and Prime seat nine, Calligraphy seven.

13 Sep 2026
Rimac completes its Bugatti takeover as Porsche exits
Rimac completes its Bugatti takeover as Porsche exits

HOF Capital and BlueFive bought Porsche's stakes, ending VW Group ownership of Bugatti. Mate Rimac becomes president.

13 Sep 2026
Xiaomi's new battery comes with a free-car guarantee
Hybrid
Xiaomi's new battery comes with a free-car guarantee

If a Dragonscale pack self-ignites from a defect, Xiaomi replaces the car. First owners only, with a subscription.

13 Sep 2026
BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters series production in 2028
EV
BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters series production in 2028
11 Sep 2026
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 replaces the six with a V8
ICE
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 replaces the six with a V8
11 Sep 2026
Renault reveals its Latin American Niagara pickup
ICE
Renault reveals its Latin American Niagara pickup

A midsize pickup for Brazil, Argentina and Colombia, built in Córdoba with a 154 hp 1.3 turbo. On sale November 2026.

11 Sep 2026
Search