Category Automotive

BYD releases full DOLPHIN G DM-i specifications: up to 65 miles of WLTP electric range, 646 miles combined, four trims, with European orders opening this summer and deliveries from early autumn.

Horse Powertrain has won the Sturmey Award at the 2026 Autocar Awards, recognized for its X-Range family of hybrid and range-extender powertrains. CEO Matias Giannini accepted the trophy in London.

The Kia EV2 standard-range delivered 325 km — 105% of its WLTP figure — to lead all compact and mid-size EVs at the NAF El Prix Summer Test in Norway.

MAHLE projects 34 million high-voltage batteries in Europe by 2030, warning that workshops investing now in EV servicing skills, diagnostics, and thermal management equipment will capture the aftermarket opportunity.

Lexus opens "Curated by Lexus" at San Jose's Santana Row June 11–September 7, showcasing the TZ, ES, and RZ battery-electric models with art installations and guided driving experiences.

Rivian has begun first public deliveries of the R2 mid-size electric SUV, starting with the Performance Launch Package from $57,990, and opened ordering to existing reservation holders on a rolling basis.

Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the 2027 Eclipse Sportback, an all-new electric subcompact SUV built on the next-generation Nissan LEAF. The model goes on sale in North America in late 2026.

The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 is now open for UK orders from £55,495, adding a rear-wheel-drive variant with an 85 kWh battery and up to 389 miles of WLTP range.

The updated Audi Q4 e-tron is now on sale in the UK from £46,260, adding up to 360 miles of range, faster DC charging and Audi's first bidirectional charging capability.

Nissan unveiled the Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid pickup and Primera EV sedan at the Philippine International Motor Show, opening its 'From China' export strategy. Technical specifications will follow closer to launch.

Series production of the Škoda Epiq, the brand's most affordable electric model, has begun at Volkswagen's Navarra plant in Pamplona — the first Škoda ever built in Spain.

Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, a 1,001-PS plug-in hybrid supercar limited to 499 units. The brand's fastest, most powerful production model pairs a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo with three electric motors.

SOUEAST has launched the seven-seat S08 DM plug-in hybrid SUV in Mexico, extending a Latin American rollout and citing a combined NEDC range above 1,000 kilometers plus dedicated regional chassis tuning.

Kia has expanded its all-electric PV5 Passenger lineup with a new seven-seat variant and a high-spec "Elite" grade, alongside model-year 2027 updates and fresh UK pricing across the range.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has started assembling the 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid, the Georgia plant's first hybrid and first Kia model, joining the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 electric SUVs.

SEAT & CUPRA has started building the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo at Martorell — the first two of four fully electric models in the Volkswagen Group's Electric Urban Car Family.

Lotus has opened mainland-Europe orders for the Eletre X, a hybrid SUV from €96,990 built on its new X-Hybrid architecture, with customer deliveries targeted from Q4 2026.