Vehicles

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  Volkswagen announced the ID.3 Neo electric car

  Volkswagen announced that the electric hatchback ID.3 will receive a successor with a new name - ID.3 Neo. The world premiere of the model is scheduled for mid-April. At the same time, it is probably not a completely new car, but a deep modernization of the current ID.3.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 13, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
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  Honda canceled radical electric vehicles of the 0 series

  Honda Motor has halted the development of the electric models Honda 0 Series Saloon and Honda 0 Series SUV, as well as the Acura RSX EV crossover. The decision is part of a large-scale business restructuring.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 13, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
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  Iveco tests wireless charging of an electric van on the move

  Iveco has started testing wireless charging technology for electric vehicles on the Autostrada A35 Brebemi highway in Italy. The tests involve the Iveco eDaily electric van, which is capable of receiving energy while stationary and on the move.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 12, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
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  Nissan presented the updated 2026 X-Trail

  Nissan has unveiled the updated version of the Nissan X-Trail crossover. The model received pinpoint design changes, new software, and improved driver assistance systems.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 12, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
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  The new MAN TGX 41.640 8x4/4 is designed for loads up to 250 tons

  MAN Truck & Bus has presented a new version of the MAN TGX 41.640 8x4/4, designed for transporting particularly heavy loads. Such as wind turbine components, transformers, and other large industrial components.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 11, 2026, 9:28 p.m.
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  Luxurious and Spacious: Mercedes-Benz Introduced the Electric VLE Minivan

  Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new electric minivan Mercedes-Benz VLE. The model is considered the successor to the electric version of the V-Class and an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz EQV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 11, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
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  Dacia has unveiled the Striker wagon, priced at 25,000 euros

  Dacia has finally fully revealed the new Striker model. It is a wagon with increased ground clearance, unpainted plastic protective elements, and a relatively low starting price (compared to competitors).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2026, 9:58 p.m.
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  Renault officially unveiled the new Bridger Concept

  Renault is developing a new crossover less than four meters long. The Bridger concept gives an overall idea of the design of this car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2026, 9:19 p.m.
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  The Austrian police decided that it is still too early to fully transition to electric vehicles

  The Austrian Ministry of the Interior considers electric vehicles to be only "conditionally suitable" for police operational work. This conclusion was made by the department after large-scale tests involving 24 electric vehicles and 20 police units.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 10, 2026, 8:40 p.m.
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  The Last Alpina of the Previous Era: Final Series XB7 Manufaktur

  This marks the end of an entire era for the Alpina brand. In September, production of the limited series BMW Alpina XB7 SUV will commence at the BMW Group plant in Spartanburg, USA. It is called the BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 9, 2026, 8:46 p.m.
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  The BMW iX3 was tested for its real range - with a mountain drive and a track lap

  BMW organized a test drive with the new electric SUV BMW iX3 on public roads in Romania. The route led from Bucharest to the mountain resort Poiana-Brasov and back, including several laps on the racetrack.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 9, 2026, 8 p.m.
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  Electric Lexus UX 300e disappears from markets

  Lexus has ended sales of the fully electric UX 300e crossover in several countries. Where this has already occurred, the UX model is now offered only with hybrid powertrains.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 5, 2026, 1:19 p.m.
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  Geely tests its own "Defender" in Sweden

  Geely has released the first images of the production version of the SUV, positioned as a response to the Land Rover Defender. It concerns the commercial variant of the Galaxy Cruiser concept, presented last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 4, 2026, 7:28 p.m.
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  Readers of "auto motor und sport" have chosen the 11-year-old Alfa Romeo Giulia as the best import car

  Double victory for Alfa Romeo in Germany: according to the results of the “BEST CARS 2026” award conducted by the magazine auto motor und sport, the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Tonale models became winners in their categories among import cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 3, 2026, 9:34 p.m.
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  Rivian founded an experimental development division — RAD

  Rivian introduced a division called RAD — Rivian Adventure Department. It is a public formalization of the engineering team involved in the development of extreme characteristics of the brand's models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 3, 2026, 8:33 p.m.
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  Xiaomi unveiled the Vision GT supercar concept at MWC 2026

  Xiaomi introduced the first electric car in China's history created exclusively for a game. The futuristic and likely very fast electric car will soon appear in the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 2, 2026, 6:58 p.m.
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  Škoda Superb received a plug-in hybrid with 272 hp

  Škoda expanded the Superb lineup with a new plug-in hybrid version with a power output of 200 kW (272 hp). This is the most powerful car of the brand with an internal combustion engine in the current range.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 27, 2026, 3:48 p.m.
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  Honda Accord e:PHEV sharply decreased in price in China

  Honda Accord e:PHEV from GAC Honda JV decreased in price in China to 138,800 yuan (20,280 USD). This is almost $15,000 less than the standard price.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 27, 2026, 2:59 p.m.
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  The updated Volvo EX30 received a base version with a 150 hp engine

  Volvo introduced the 2026 EX30 model year — an updated version of the electric crossover, which is the most compact model in the brand lineup. The design has not changed, but the technical part and equipment have received a number of improvements.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 26, 2026, 9:27 p.m.
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  Subaru has begun mass production of the E-Outback electric vehicle

  Subaru has for the first time started assembling an electric vehicle for the global market at its own facility in Japan. The production of the E-Outback has started at the Subaru Yajima Plant, north of Tokyo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 26, 2026, 8:04 p.m.