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BMW, Toyota, Ford and Others Lobby UK to Revoke 2035 Petrol Car Ban Amid Regulatory Crossroads
A coalition of global automakers is pressing the UK government to abandon its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, ar...
June 2026 xEV Sales: HEV Growth Outpaces BEV, Fueling Multi-Pathway Debate
Global electric vehicle sales data for June 2026 shows hybrids growing faster year-on-year than battery electric vehicle...
2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Is an Electric Sedan That Won’t Scare Off Traditional Buyers
First drive of the new C-Class reveals up to 350 miles of range, 800-volt charging and a 39‑inch Hyperscreen – but the m...
Rivian Sues the US to Recover 'Liberation Day' Tariffs After Supreme Court Voided Them
The EV maker wants reimbursement with interest for duties it says added cost to every vehicle, setting up a test case fo...
BMW Sues Corners: How a Kafkaesque Gulf Ad Turns Everyday Pain into Showroom Traffic
BMW’s new AGMC campaign, created with Serviceplan Middle East, skips glossy car shots to put sharp corners on trial—and ...
Ferrari SF90 Spider Splits in Two in Gold Coast Crash, Driver Suffers Only Minor Injuries
A tree impact on Australia's Gold Coast tore a half-million-dollar Ferrari SF90 Spider in half, but the driver escaped w...
Porsche to Cut Another 5,000 Jobs in Stuttgart as EV Push Stalls
Porsche will shed over a third of its home-region workforce, investing €2.1 billion to stay competitive while extending ...
Haval H6 hybrid SUV delivers family size and loaded spec at a knockdown price
Chinese brand Haval is preparing a cut-price assault on Europe's family SUV market with the H6 hybrid - offering big spa...
Renault H1 2026 Sales Steady at 1.16M; Electrified Share Jumps to 52% in Europe
Global deliveries reached 1,165,133 units, nearly flat year-on-year, while electrified vehicles accounted for 52% of Eur...
2.2 Million Vehicles Vulnerable to Bluetooth Attack via Dealer-Installed Anti-Theft Devices
A security flaw in KARR and SWDS anti-theft devices installed by car dealerships allows thieves to unlock doors and immo...
Russia’s Constitutional Court Backs Retroactive Recycling Fee on Imported Cars
The Constitutional Court upheld government rules that forced a Moscow buyer to pay a 1.28 million ruble recycling fee on...
Hyundai Tucson Hits 10 Million Global Sales as It Prepares for Fifth Generation
South Korea’s best-selling SUV cements its dominance in Europe and Spain with over 21,000 units sold in 2025, ahead of a...
Liberty Walk Livery Lights Up Andretti Formula E Cars as GEN4 Hype Builds
Andretti’s Porsche 99X Electric cars sport a chrome-and-blue Liberty Walk wrap for Tokyo’s first night E-Prix, while the...
Ford Recalls 565,000 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs Over Engine Fire Risk
A wiring harness defect that can cause a short circuit and potential engine bay fire prompts Ford to recall 565,691 vehi...
NHTSA Begins Work on New Car Door Safety Rules After Fatal Tesla Incidents
The U.S. auto safety agency will start developing requirements for robust door egress systems, addressing at least 15 de...
California Hybrid Registrations Hit 24% as EVs Stall on High Gas Prices, Ended Subsidies
Hybrids accounted for nearly one in four new car registrations in California last quarter, eclipsing EVs for the first t...
XPENG L03 Review: Clever Storage, 3C Charging, and a Nod to European Towing Culture
A detailed walkaround reveals the L03’s practical frunk, 37 storage cubbies, and EREV option with over 1,000 km range — ...
Toyota Mid-Engine Prototype Spotted: Could This Be the MR2 Successor?
A test mule resembling a modern MR2 was caught on camera at Fuji Speedway, fueling speculation about a mid-engine Toyota...
Range Rover GT: JLR's First Non-SUV Model to Launch in 2027
JLR expands the Range Rover lineup with a fifth model, the GT crossover coupe, its first departure from the SUV silhouet...
Mercedes CLA Triumphs Over Lexus ES in Edmunds' Electric Luxury Sedan Battle
Edmunds testing finds the 2027 Mercedes CLA’s 434-mile real-world range and quick charging outshine the 2026 Lexus ES, d...
Tesla Giga Berlin Targets 7,500 Cars Per Week as Model Y Demand Drives Expansion
Tesla's German plant expects 'significantly higher' output in 2026, aiming for 375,000 vehicles a year, while legacy riv...
Nissan Sakura Refreshes Its Look to Defend Japan’s EV Sales Crown
The 2026 update brings cosmetic tweaks and comfort upgrades to the tiny kei car, but no mechanical changes, as Nissan br...
Geely’s 16‑in‑1 EV Powertrain Hits Record 93.8% Efficiency, Setting Two Guinness World Marks
The compact drive unit integrates 16 components, cuts weight to 75 kg and delivers 425 kW while slashing real‑world cons...
Antonelli’s Spa Victory Boosts Mercedes Title Hopes While Russell’s Woes Deepen
Kimi Antonelli’s sixth win of the F1 season extends his championship lead after teammate George Russell’s lap-1 retireme...
Volkswagen Turns to Herding Sheep for Solar Farm Upkeep Amid Deepening Company Crisis
VW’s Polish plant uses 100+ sheep to maintain its massive solar farm—a rare bright spot as the automaker battles plungin...