Category Automotive

The 2026 Rivian R1S earns its third IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation, standing alone among American-built large SUVs under toughened crash avoidance and rear-seat protection criteria.

Sony Honda Mobility has canceled the AFEELA 1 and its second model after Honda's electrification retreat removed the technologies underpinning the joint venture's vehicle program.

Volvo Car UK launches the EX30 Cargo, a fully electric car-derived van offering 1,000 litres of load space and up to 300 miles of range for fleet and business customers.

Magna's DHD REX single-motor hybrid drive targets the growing REEV market with a modular, multi-mode system scalable across vehicle segments and global platforms.

Unplugged Performance's UP-RW FF Road Warrior wheel brings aero-efficient, curb-resistant design to all Tesla models at a lower price point than its forged counterpart.

The Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV brings range-extender technology to Europe's compact SUV segment, offering up to 900 km of combined range starting at €29,900.

Subaru will reveal a 420-hp all-electric SUV with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1.

Geely unveils the Zhanjian 700, a three-motor electric SUV built on its AI platform with next-generation electronic architecture for all-terrain performance.

Kia's 360-degree campaign for the 2027 Telluride Turbo-Hybrid positions hybrid range and family lifestyle over electrification messaging as the SUV reaches showrooms.

Bosch and Tata AutoComp plan a 50-50 joint venture in Pune to manufacture eAxle systems and electric motors, targeting India's growing e-mobility market.

Leapmotor opened its first overseas innovation center in Munich, deepening its European presence through the Stellantis joint venture as it shifts toward localized vehicle design.

Toyota commits $1 billion to its Kentucky and Indiana plants, with $800 million targeting BEV production readiness and expanded assembly capacity at its largest global manufacturing facility.

Mercedes-Benz's independently verified lifecycle assessment shows the all-new electric GLC achieves a two-thirds reduction in carbon emissions compared to its combustion-powered counterpart, driven by carbon-reduced battery production, sustainable aluminum sourcing, and expanded use of recycled materials.

Mercedes-Benz launches the GLB with a new 48-volt hybrid powertrain offering electric driving, coasting, and recuperation across five model variants in Europe.

Renault Group won the unanimous Zero Emission Manufacturer of the Year award at the 2026 Fleet News Awards, reflecting its expanding electric car and LCV portfolio across multiple brands and price points.

Kia's EV9 defends its Fleet News Best Large SUV title for 2026, reinforcing the brand's expanding electric vehicle lineup across passenger and commercial segments.

Polestar's SMARTBEST 2026 win highlights the Polestar 4's Google-powered lane guidance as a notable step in production-vehicle ADAS integration.

MG enters the seven-seat PHEV SUV market with the MGS9, combining 62 miles of electric range, 299 PS, and UK pricing from £34,205.