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  • Nissan Eyes Canada as a Back Door for Cheap Chinese-Built EVs

    Nissan Eyes Canada as a Back Door for Cheap Chinese-Built EVs

    US tariffs keep Chinese-platform Nissans out of America, but a new Canadian import quota could make them a real factor just across the border.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 19, 2026, 10:26 p.m.
  • Skoda Plans a No-Plug Hybrid Octavia for 2027

    Skoda Plans a No-Plug Hybrid Octavia for 2027

    The Czech brand is borrowing VW's new full hybrid system — a 1.5-liter turbo paired with a 1.6 kWh battery — to fill the gap between its mild-hybrid and plug-in models.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 19, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
  • Skoda Epiq: Europe's Newest Budget EV SUV Won't Cross the Atlantic

    Skoda Epiq: Europe's Newest Budget EV SUV Won't Cross the Atlantic

    The compact electric crossover launches in the UK and EU in 2026 with up to 272 miles of range (WLTP) starting under £25,000 — but it's not headed to the US.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 19, 2026, 9:35 p.m.
  • Xiaomi's YU7 GT Just Set the Nürburgring SUV Lap Record — But Won't Reach the US

    Xiaomi's YU7 GT Just Set the Nürburgring SUV Lap Record — But Won't Reach the US

    The Chinese EV brand's 990 hp electric SUV lapped the 'Ring in 7:34.931, edging out the Audi RS Q8 Performance — and it's only sold in China.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 19, 2026, 9:14 p.m.
  • Volkswagen's New Tukan Pickup Is Built for Brazil — Not the US

    Volkswagen's New Tukan Pickup Is Built for Brazil — Not the US

    VW's compact MQB-based pickup debuts as part of a 21-model South American offensive, but North America won't see a single one.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 19, 2026, 8:59 p.m.
  • VW ID. Buzz Returns for 2027 With a Built-In Camping Kit

    VW ID. Buzz Returns for 2027 With a Built-In Camping Kit

    After skipping the 2026 model year, the retro electric van comes back with four trims, a new Tourer camping package, and NACS charging — but the 234-mile EPA range stays flat.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 18, 2026, 10:52 p.m.
  • BMW's i1 Electric Hatchback Is Coming in 2028 — Just Not Here

    BMW's i1 Electric Hatchback Is Coming in 2028 — Just Not Here

    BMW plans a compact rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback on its Neue Klasse platform for 2028, targeting European markets where small premium cars still sell in volume.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 18, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
  • Stellantis Plans Chinese-Built Peugeot and Jeep EVs — US Tariff Walls Will Block Them

    Stellantis Plans Chinese-Built Peugeot and Jeep EVs — US Tariff Walls Will Block Them

    A new €1 billion deal with Dongfeng will produce Peugeot and Jeep electric models in Wuhan starting 2027, but IRA sourcing rules and Section 301 tariffs put the US market firmly off-limits.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 18, 2026, 8:31 p.m.
  • Mercedes S 680 Guard Gets VR10 Armor and a V12 — But Not for the US

    Mercedes S 680 Guard Gets VR10 Armor and a V12 — But Not for the US

    The updated S 680 Guard is the only production sedan certified to the highest civilian ballistic protection standard, VR10 — and Mercedes won't sell it here.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 18, 2026, 8:19 p.m.
  • Renault's New Niagara Pickup Is Built for Latin America — Not Here

    Renault's New Niagara Pickup Is Built for Latin America — Not Here

    Renault is investing $350 million to build a mid-size pickup in Argentina for Latin American markets. North America won't see a single unit.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 18, 2026, 7:27 p.m.
  • Ford Plans European Comeback With Renault-Built EVs and a New Electric Van

    Ford Plans European Comeback With Renault-Built EVs and a New Electric Van

    Facing a shrinking passenger-car footprint in Europe, Ford is teaming up with Renault on two affordable EVs due in early 2028 and launching a Chinese-built electric van later this year.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 18, 2026, 7:13 p.m.
  • KGM Torres EVX Gets a Bigger Battery — But It's Not Coming to the US

    KGM Torres EVX Gets a Bigger Battery — But It's Not Coming to the US

    The Korean-branded SUV adds an 80.6 kWh LFP pack and 287 miles of WLTP range, on sale now in the UK from £36,995 — with no US rollout in sight.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 11:10 p.m.
  • Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live — Here's What You'll Actually Pay

    Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live — Here's What You'll Actually Pay

    The R2 Performance Launch Edition starts at $57,990 with 335 miles of EPA-estimated range and native NACS charging, but the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is gone and the cheaper trims won't arrive until 2027.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 10:47 p.m.
  • BMW Teases Alpina's Return With a V8 Grand Tourer Concept

    BMW Teases Alpina's Return With a V8 Grand Tourer Concept

    The Vision BMW Alpina concept debuted May 15 at Villa d'Este — signaling a flagship sedan and a brand repositioned firmly above BMW M.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 10:05 p.m.
  • VW's First Electric GTI Debuts — and It's Not Coming to the US

    VW's First Electric GTI Debuts — and It's Not Coming to the US

    The ID. Polo GTI packs 223 hp, a locking differential, and a 263-mile WLTP range — but North America isn't in the launch plan.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 9:34 p.m.
  • Ford Mustang GTD Spirit of America Returns With Patriotic Stripes and a ~$429,000 Price Tag

    Ford Mustang GTD Spirit of America Returns With Patriotic Stripes and a ~$429,000 Price Tag

    Ford is capping the limited-run special at roughly 100 units per year in North America — and you'll need an invitation just to apply.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
  • Porsche Patents a Hybrid Air-and-Water Cooling System — But Don't Expect It Soon

    Porsche Patents a Hybrid Air-and-Water Cooling System — But Don't Expect It Soon

    A newly published German patent hints at ducted airflow around the engine, turbo, and exhaust — though fan noise and production feasibility remain unresolved questions.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
  • Toyota's Basketball Robot CUE7 Can Now Dribble — and It Cost $150,000 to Build

    Toyota's Basketball Robot CUE7 Can Now Dribble — and It Cost $150,000 to Build

    Toyota's latest research robot debuted at a Tokyo halftime show, demonstrating AI-driven dribbling and free throws — and hinting at where factory automation may be headed.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 15, 2026, 8:51 p.m.
  • Honda's Next Hybrid Platform Promises 30% Lower Costs — Accord and Acura RDX First in Line

    Honda's Next Hybrid Platform Promises 30% Lower Costs — Accord and Acura RDX First in Line

    A new hybrid architecture arriving in 2027–2028 underpins the next Accord sedan and a fully redesigned Acura RDX SUV, with Honda betting big on hybrids over EVs for North America.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 14, 2026, 10:47 p.m.
  • Hyundai's Best-Selling Korean Sedan Just Got a Facelift — and It's Still Not Coming Here

    Hyundai's Best-Selling Korean Sedan Just Got a Facelift — and It's Still Not Coming Here

    The 2026 Hyundai Grandeur gets sharper styling, a massive new screen, and a V6 option — but the model has been absent from US showrooms since 2017 and nothing has changed.

    Iurii Poliakov
    May 14, 2026, 10:28 p.m.
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