Vehicles

Lexus NX goes hybrid-only for 2027 with 22.7kWh battery and 328hp

Lexus has refreshed the NX for 2027, cutting pure-petrol options to become hybrid-only, while giving the plug-in hybrid a 22.7kWh battery, DC charging, and 328hp.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 20, 2026, 3:04 p.m.
Porsche Mission S platform could accommodate manual gearbox, CEO confirms

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters says the platform underpinning the Mission S concept is engineered to accommodate a manual gearbox if customer demand justifies it.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 18, 2026, 1:11 p.m.
Volvo targets hands-free urban driving by 2030 with Nvidia

Volvo is adopting Nvidia's Hyperion compute architecture to roll out hands-free, point-to-point driving across its vehicle line-up by 2030.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 16, 2026, 10:56 p.m.
BYD Shark DMO earns five-star Euro NCAP rating ahead of European rollout

BYD's 436hp Shark DMO plug-in hybrid pickup has earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating, scoring 87% in safety assist ahead of its wider European launch.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 16, 2026, 2:55 p.m.
Citroën Ami Outdoor launches in Germany from €9,690

Citroën has added the Ami Outdoor to its German range, combining a roll-back fabric roof and khaki styling with the standard 45 km/h electric powertrain for €9,690.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 15, 2026, 7:35 p.m.
BMW starts Gen6 battery production in Shenyang alongside 1,213km road test

BMW has launched series production of its Gen6 cylindrical battery packs in Shenyang, pairing the factory opening with a 1,213km endurance drive in a BMW i3 50L Neue Klasse saloon.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 15, 2026, 7 p.m.
Michelin embeds passive RFID tags in tyres: what they track and what they don’t

Michelin is embedding passive RFID tags between the rubber layers of its tyres to trace them from factory to recycling, but the chips cannot track drivers or monitor tyre pressure.

Autonews Editorial

Oct. 15, 2026, 4:26 p.m.
Mazda MX-5 received an additional 4 hp in Europe

Mazda presented an updated version of the MX-5 for the European market for the 2027 model year. There should be no expectations of radical changes: the manufacturer limited itself to targeted refinements.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 9, 2026, 10:30 p.m.
BYD unveiled the new flagship Great Han: over 1,000 km range and exceptional aerodynamics

BYD has released the first images of the new Great Han sedan, which will become the brand's flagship model. The official premiere of the model is expected in the third quarter of 2026, when the car goes on sale in the Chinese market.

Dmitro Kotov

June 9, 2026, 9:44 p.m.
Officially: New Dodge Charger Arrives in Europe

Dodge brings one of its most famous cars to European markets. The new generation Charger debuts in Europe in the 60th anniversary year of the model.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 8, 2026, 10:25 p.m.
BYD's Denza Z9GT Charged to 97% in 12 Minutes at -30°C — But It's Not Coming to the US

BYD demonstrated its Blade Battery 2.0 and 1,500 kW Flash Charging system in extreme cold, but Section 301 tariffs keep the Denza Z9GT out of the American market entirely.

Iurii Poliakov

May 28, 2026, 9:50 p.m.
Xiaomi Lost $5,600 on Every EV It Sold in Q1 2026

The Chinese tech-turned-automaker posted a $457 million operating loss in its electric vehicle division despite delivering more cars than ever before.

Iurii Poliakov

May 27, 2026, 11:07 p.m.
Germany Hits 200,000 Public Chargers — Here's Where the US Stands

Germany's charging network crossed 200,000 public points in April 2026, with ultra-fast DC capacity growing 41% year over year. The US has a very different story to tell.

Iurii Poliakov

May 27, 2026, 10:08 p.m.
Audi R8 Could Return by 2027 With Lamborghini's Hybrid V8

Audi's CEO stopped short of a full commitment, but his enthusiastic non-denial of a third-gen R8 — built around Lamborghini Temerario hardware — is the clearest signal yet that the mid-engine supercar has a future.

Iurii Poliakov

May 27, 2026, 9:09 p.m.
ALPINA bids farewell to the B3 GT: the last "charged" 3 Series before the BMW era

ALPINA completed the production of the last B3 GT and B4 GT models in the current configuration, closing an entire chapter for the 3 Series and 4 Series before the full integration with BMW.

Dmitro Kotov

May 26, 2026, 10:27 p.m.
Skoda's $7,900 India SUV Could Head to Europe — But Not the US

Skoda's CEO is openly exploring whether the India-built Kylaq mini-SUV can make economic sense in Europe, where it could slot in well below the cheapest cars on the market.

Iurii Poliakov

May 25, 2026, 10:21 p.m.
World's First Electric Glacier Tour Vehicle Debuts in Canada's Jasper National Park

Pursuit Attractions rolled out a 528 kWh electric Ice Explorer at the Athabasca Glacier this May — quieter, lighter, and cleaner than the diesel machines it's meant to replace.

Iurii Poliakov

May 25, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
Fiat will release new electric vehicles: a Quattrolino microvan and a Pandina successor will appear

Fiat continues to actively delve into its own archives for ideas for new models. The company hinted at two compact electric vehicles - the Quattrolino microvan and the successor to the current Pandina.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 22, 2026, 10:56 p.m.
Alfa Romeo plans a new SUV and a mysterious special project

Stellantis continues to unveil its brands’ plans as part of the strategy until 2030. And Alfa Romeo seems to be prepping two very different projects: a new compact SUV and a special model for collectors and fans of the brand.

Dmitro Kotov

May 22, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Mercedes Adds a Gas Engine to Its Compact G-Class After US Dealers Pushed Back

The so-called "Little G," due in 2027, will offer both a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric powertrain — a direct reversal of Mercedes' original EV-only plan.

Iurii Poliakov

May 21, 2026, 9:24 p.m.

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