Category Automotive

Volkswagen begins production of the ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV in Hefei, China, the first model jointly developed with XPENG under a 24-month accelerated timeline.

Lucid signs Wackenhut as its first European retail partner, launching a hybrid sales model in Germany with operations beginning in Baden-Baden and Stuttgart.

The 2026 Nissan LEAF earns an Autotrader Best New Cars selection with 303 miles of range, NACS charging, and a $29,990 starting price undercutting the original model.

Volkswagen unveils the ID.3 Neo with new software, Vehicle-to-Load capability, a digital key, and an updated LFP battery drivetrain across its ID. lineup.

Scout Motors built its EV sound identity from vintage truck recordings, Kentucky farm acoustics, and Nashville guitar sessions for the Traveler and Terra.

Rivian detailed full R2 trim levels and pricing, from the 656-hp Performance at $57,990 to a Standard entry point around $45,000, with deliveries starting spring 2026.

Lucid revealed its Midsize platform with two new SUVs starting below $50,000, a new Atlas drive unit, and an expanding Uber robotaxi partnership at its 2026 investor day.

MG enters the seven-seat SUV market with the MGS9 PHEV, offering 62 miles of electric range, over 1,000 liters of cargo space, and a five-star Euro NCAP rating.

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV earned U.S. News & World Report's Best PHEV SUV for Families award, scoring highest in its segment for safety, reliability, and family usability.

The Denza Z9GT will debut BYD's Flash Charging technology in Europe, delivering a 10%–97% charge in nine minutes using the second-generation Blade Battery.

Honda canceled three North American EV models and expects losses up to ¥2.5 trillion as it reassesses its electrification strategy and pivots toward hybrid vehicles.

JAECOO launches the 8 SHS-P plug-in hybrid SUV in the UK with 428 PS, over 700 miles combined range, and two seating configurations starting at £45,500.

Continental now supplies tires to all 10 top EV makers in the EMEA region and 17 of 20 globally, driven by early investment in low-resistance, low-noise tire technology.

Kia details the simulation-led NVH engineering behind its European-built EV2, using acoustic tires, laminated glass, and targeted sound packages to set a new cabin refinement benchmark in the B-segment EV class.

Lucid deploys Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners via OTA update, unifying smartphone integration across its EV lineup.

GM is backing the restoration of a rare EV1 found at a Georgia impound lot, providing parts and engineering support ahead of the electric coupe's 30th anniversary this November.

Polestar publishes the Polestar 5's full life cycle assessment, reporting a 23.8 tCO₂e cradle-to-gate carbon footprint reduced through renewable aluminium sourcing and supply chain decarbonization.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the all-electric VLE, an eight-seat grand limousine featuring 800-volt charging, over 700 km of estimated WLTP range, and a flexible interior built on the automaker's new Van Architecture.

The 2027 Kia Telluride introduces the nameplate's first hybrid powertrain, producing 329 hp with an EPA-estimated 35 MPG combined and a driving range of up to 637 miles.

Dacia revealed its 2030 roadmap featuring four electric vehicles, the new Striker crossover, and a target to electrify two-thirds of sales through hybrids and EVs.