Category Automotive

Nissan has named its upcoming A-segment electric city car PIXO. Built in Europe for European drivers, the model joins LEAF and MICRA in the lineup ahead of a full reveal on September 23, 2026.

Mercedes-Benz USA has released U.S. specifications for the electric GLC 400 4MATIC Electric: 483 hp, up to 350 miles of EPA range, a 94-kWh battery and 330 kW DC charging.

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for the 310 kW VLE 400 4MATIC electric from €66,310 excluding VAT, adds lower-priced VLE 300 entry variants and a fourth equipment package for its electric Grand Limousine.

Horse Powertrain's HORSE B20 is a 2.0-liter turbocharged hybrid engine rated IPX8 waterproof to 1.1 meters, producing up to 248 hp for off-road HEV, PHEV, and REEV applications.

BYD UK has launched a 138-site Approved Repair network with Vizion Network, giving owners access to BYD-trained technicians, genuine parts, and manufacturer repair methods across the UK.

Dacia's second-generation Spring moves to Renault Group's RG-EV Small platform and Slovenian production, with a 27.5 kWh LFP battery, 155-mile WLTP range, and a sub-£18,000 UK price target.

Rivian's 2026.31 update rebuilds the R1 experience on RivianOS 2, putting Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles on the same software platform as the R2, with a redesigned interface and new route alerts.

Audi has detailed the A2 e-tron lineup unveiled in Paris: four power levels, three battery sizes, up to 646 km WLTP range, German pricing from €38,200, orders opening September 10.

Kia's EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT are now on sale in Europe with dual-motor AWD, 288 to 302 hp, an 81.4 kWh battery and up to 334 miles WLTP range. UK pricing is pending.

Polestar has confirmed the Formula 2030 concept car, a Philipp Römers-led design study previewing the next Polestar 2, due in 2027, and the Polestar 7, ahead of a global debut later this year.

AION Auto UK offers the AION V electric SUV on 0% APR PCP from £399 per month with a deposit, or £449 with zero deposit, for September orders; AION UT arrives at £28,950.

Renault upgrades the Scenic E-Tech electric with an 89 kWh NMC battery rated at 399 miles WLTP, a 67 kWh LFP option arriving in autumn 2026, Google Gemini, and revised driver assistance, from €38,750 in France.

Mazda has confirmed UK pricing for the all-new CX-6e electric SUV, starting at £42,990 for the Takumi and £45,350 for the Takumi Plus, with a 78kWh LFP battery and up to 300 miles of WLTP range.

Hyundai Mobis has started mass production of PE systems at a new plant in Nováky, Slovakia, its first European electric-powertrain facility, with annual capacity of 280,000 units and a KRW 250 billion investment.

Lucid Group has signed an operational partnership with Emil Frey France Import Division to support its French market entry, with the Air and Gravity debuting at the Paris Motor Show October 12–18, 2026.

Scout Motors debuts a new Mountainside concept and a reimagined trail-ready version of the Scout Traveler SUV at Jazz Aspen Snowmass, with customer deliveries expected in 2028.

Range Rover Electric is now on sale from £154,070 in the UK, with a 118.5 kWh battery, up to 372 miles WLTP range, twin 260 kW motors, and 800-volt charging from Solihull production.

Škoda's seven-seat Peaq 90 covered 582 miles (936 km) on one charge from Mladá Boleslav to Zandvoort, exceeding its WLTP rating by almost 45 percent, the company says.

Electrogenic has converted the City of London's 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI limousine to electric power with a 120 kW motor, 62 kWh battery and a dedicated ceremonial driving mode.