Category Automotive

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt has begun shipping from GM's Fairfax plant with a finalized 262-mile EPA range, a $28,995 starting price, a native NACS charging port, and available Super Cruise.

Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ V at Auto China 2026 as its first dedicated China IONIQ model, alongside a plan for 20 new Beijing Hyundai models over five years.

Porsche premieres the Cayenne Coupé Electric at Auto China 2026, launching three variants headlined by the 850 kW Turbo and a WLTP range of up to 669 km.

Audi confirmed a fall 2026 start for the A2 e-tron at Ingolstadt as Q2 production ends in April, with integrated Q3 output from Győr beginning mid-2026.

Volkswagen has unveiled a new full hybrid powertrain for the Golf and T-Roc, combining a 1.5 TSI engine with two electric motors and launching in Q4 2026.

The 2026 Genesis GV60 has been named Best Compact Electric SUV in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards, marking the model's first win in the category.

CUPRA has confirmed UK pricing for the all-electric Raval, starting at £23,785 OTR for the Origin trim and rising to £36,310 for the top VZ Extreme, with summer 2026 deliveries.

Volvo Cars has started EX60 production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden, with customer deliveries set for early summer 2026 as European order volumes outpace internal forecasts.

smart unveiled the Concept #2 in Beijing, previewing an all-electric two-seater city car on its new ECA platform. The production smart #2 will debut at the Paris Motor Show this October.

GAC's AION brand opens UK pre-orders for the AION V electric SUV on 23 April at £36,450, bundling an eight-year warranty, service, MOT, and roadside assistance package.

Tweddle Group has partnered with Slate Auto to build an aftersales content package for the Slate Truck, serving both DIY owners and technicians ahead of the EV's 2026 launch.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF has been named Best Subcompact Electric SUV in the U.S. News 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards, citing range, features, and value.

The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series adds Neue Klasse tech, with the i7 gaining Gen6 cylindrical cells, 250 kW DC charging, and over 720 km (447 miles) of WLTP range across three variants.

Kumho Tire has been selected as an original equipment supplier for the all-electric ŠKODA Enyaq and Elroq, providing its ECSTA PS71 SUV tire in two EV-compatible fitments.

Rivian's R2 interior was personally chosen by CEO RJ Scaringe over concepts with physical buttons and exposed cupholders, lead designer Andrew Morandi has confirmed — putting Rivian against a growing industry reversal on touchscreen-heavy cabins.

Volkswagen's updated ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs retain UK Electric Car Grant eligibility following battery, power, and feature upgrades, with pricing from £36,995 and new V2L capability across both ranges.

Horse Powertrain will debut the X-Range C15 Direct Drive at Beijing Auto Show 2026, an all-in-one hybrid powertrain that converts BEV platforms into HEVs, PHEVs, or REEVs with minimal retooling.

The fully electric KGM Musso EV pickup has won a Product Design title at the Red Dot Design Awards 2026, strengthening the Korean brand's design credentials as the model rolls out across the UK.

Hyundai has revealed the IONIQ 3, a 400-volt E-GMP compact hatchback with up to 496 km WLTP range, an Aero Hatch silhouette targeting 0.263 Cd, and Android Automotive-based Pleos Connect infotainment.