Model News

Hyundai has revealed a new generation of the i20 hatchback, choosing Brazil as its launch market - a country where the car had not been sold before. It moves to the K3 platform shared with the Kona and Kia Seltos, adopts a rugged crossover look, and offers 1.0-litre petrol and turbo engines. Prices in Brazil run from 99,990 to 139,990 reais (about $18,000 to $25,200).

Xpeng has put its flagship X9 electric MPV on sale across seven European countries simultaneously, from Germany to Iceland. The seven-seat MPV uses an 800V platform with up to 615 km of WLTP range and 5C charging, with German prices from 77,600 euros (about $89,200).

Dodge has opened pre-orders for the new Charger in Europe, in two body styles and two powertrains. The all-electric Daytona offers 544 or 680 hp from a 100.5 kWh battery; the petrol Sixpack uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six with 426 or 558 hp. The range starts at 66,000 euros ($71,000), with first deliveries in September 2026.

Volkswagen has opened European orders for the facelifted Caddy. The fourth-generation van keeps its MQB platform and petrol, diesel and 150 PS eHybrid engines; the work went into a redesigned cabin with physical steering-wheel buttons and a 12.9-inch screen. German prices start at 31,511 euros ($33,900).

SAIC-Volkswagen has announced the ID.Era 8X, the third model in its China-only ID.Era family. It is a five-seat range-extender crossover positioned below the six-seat 9X, with a 1.5T generator and two motors for 503 hp, 51.1 or 65.2 kWh batteries, and around 340 to 400 km of electric range (WLTC). A full reveal comes later in 2026.

Geely's Galaxy sub-brand put the Starship 7 EV on sale in China on 11 June, a compact electric SUV with up to 605 km CLTC range, an 800V platform, and four variants from a guide price of 109,800 yuan ($16,200). A limited-time offer cuts entry to 99,800 yuan ($14,730) with subsidies.

smart's first sedan, the #6 EHD, is on sale in China. The plug-in-hybrid fastback is the brand's largest car yet, built on Geely's SEA platform with Mercedes-led design, a 435 hp powertrain, up to 285 km of electric range (CLTC), and a LiDAR unit as standard. Prices run from 179,900 to 229,900 yuan ($25,100 to $32,100).

Audi has unveiled the new Q7 on the MLB Evo platform, built in Bratislava. Europe gets a 3.0 V6 turbodiesel with 48V mild hybrid (245 or 299 hp) and quattro; the US gets a 435 hp 2.9 twin-turbo petrol, plus a 591 hp V8 SQ7. Five to seven seats, three displays. Pre-orders from June, from €87,900.

Ford has built a special Bronco with Seattle outfitter Filson, fitting the Bronco Raptor's 418 hp twin-turbo V6, the Sasquatch off-road package as standard, and Filson-trimmed leather. Orders open in fall 2026, deliveries in early 2027.

Peugeot has released the first official images of the production E-208 GTi, identical to its 2025 concept. On the eCMP platform with a 280 hp / 345 Nm front motor, 54 kWh battery, 350 km WLTP range and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 s. Ride height dropped 30 mm, front track widened 56 mm. Full technical details in a few days.

Mitsubishi has shown the first official photos of the Eclipse Sportback, an electric crossover based on the third-generation Nissan Leaf and built solely for North America. It gets its own bumpers, front fascia and tail-light pattern; the powertrain is undisclosed. Sales start in late summer or early autumn 2026.

Lynk & Co has shown official photos of the 07 GT, a wagon based on its 07 PHEV sedan. Built on Geely's CMA Evo platform with the EM-P powertrain, it adds roof rails, a large spoiler, carbon trim and standard lidar. An AWD option is expected. Premiere set for Q3 2026.

The ultra-luxury Maextro brand has shown the first official images of the V800, its second model and first minivan. A plug-in hybrid with 530 hp, AWD, a 63.2 kWh battery and 275 km WLTC electric range, in a 2+2+3 layout with Huawei electronics. Premiere imminent; pricing not yet set.

Xpeng's flagship six-seat SUV booked 25,000 paid orders within 12 hours of going on sale, with more than 80% of buyers choosing the top Ultra trim. Waiting times have stretched to eight months and Xpeng is restructuring production. The GX spans BEV and EREV powertrains on an 800V platform.

Audi has revealed the Nuvolari, its R8 successor, named after racing driver Tazio Nuvolari and limited to 499 cars. It shares the Lamborghini Temerario platform but uses Audi's own body and tuning, with a twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors for 1001 hp.

Toyota Gazoo Racing has revealed the GRMN Corolla, the sharpest GR Corolla yet. A 1.6-litre turbo three making 304 hp / 415 Nm, six-speed manual only, GR-FOUR AWD, a carbon aero kit and around 30 kg less weight. Orders open autumn 2026, deliveries in 2027, in a limited run.

BMW now offers the M2 with M xDrive, a first for the smallest M coupe. The S58 engine is updated for Euro 7 and makes 480 hp, the 0-100 km/h time drops to 3.7 seconds, and the front axle can be switched off for rear-drive drifts. From €81,300.

Fiat has revealed the Grizzly: a conventional SUV and the coupe-styled Grizzly Fastback, both on the Stellantis Smart Car platform shared with the Citroën C3 Aircross. Combustion, hybrid, and electric versions are planned, with sales starting in H2 2026.

Lotus has launched the Eletre X plug-in hybrid in Europe, sold in China as the Lotus For Me. A 2.0L turbo range-extender with two motors gives 350 km of electric range and up to 952 hp in H1000 form. From €96,990 in Germany, deliveries in Q4 2026.

Rolls-Royce has updated the Spectre, its first series-production EV. A new 112.5 kWh battery from the BMW i7 raises WLTP range 18% to 628 km, power climbs to 601 hp (680 hp in Black Badge form), and the cabin gets a bamboo-viscose fabric and new detailing.