Category Automotive

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.

Mercedes-Benz has debuted the all-new electric C-Class with up to 762 km of WLTP range, 800-volt fast charging, and a 360 kW C 400 4MATIC launch variant promising 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds.

Zeekr launched the 8X plug-in hybrid flagship SUV in China, built on a 900V architecture with a three-motor Black Edition claimed to reach 100 km/h in 2.96 seconds. Pricing starts at roughly $52,343 USD.

Chery's iCAUR V23 has topped Southeast Asia's boxy EV SUV segment, surpassing 4,000 units in Thailand and earning a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.

Mercedes-Benz has detailed the interior of its all-new electric C-Class ahead of an April 20, 2026, world premiere in South Korea, showcasing the MBUX Hyperscreen, a vegan-certified cabin option and a multi-source heat pump.

Nissan has previewed the all-new 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-POWER at its Vision event in Japan and confirmed the return of the Xterra as a U.S.-built, body-on-frame SUV targeted for late 2028.

CUPRA's all-electric Raval and the Tindaya Showcar have both won Red Dot Awards for Product Design 2026, adding design recognition to the brand's expanding electric vehicle lineup.

Ford has launched a new Product Creation and Industrialization organization led by COO Kumar Galhotra, combining its EV, digital, and design teams with its global industrial system. Doug Field departs.

VinFast is promoting its VF 8 Eco electric SUV in the US at a $39,900 MSRP with a 256-mile EPA-estimated range, 349 horsepower, and 0% APR financing incentives.