The Geely Starray EM-i completed a dual-sided side-impact crash test at UTAC in France on May 23, with a moving barrier at 60 km/h driving the vehicle into a far-side rigid pole.

Škoda has confirmed Škoda Epiq UK pricing from £24,950 OTR, with two trims, two batteries and a limited First Edition. Order books open in July 2026, with a WLTP range of up to 272 miles.

Kia's EV4 has won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 "Best of the Best" distinction, with the PV5 and Hyundai Motor Group's MobED mobile robot platform also recognized as Winners.

BMW Plant Landshut has begun pre-series production of the Energy Master control unit for the iX5 Hydrogen, while commissioning a second production line for the battery-electric version used in the iX3 and i3.

Unplugged Performance has expanded its UP INVINCIBLE® Cybertruck upgrade package lineup, covering suspension, armor, wheels, lighting, and full expedition builds, timed to Tesla's lower-cost coil-sprung AWD trim.

Mazda Motors UK has set Mazda6e pricing from £38,995 with a 78 kWh LFP battery and 348-mile WLTP range, plus a half-price Pod Point home charger on orders placed by 30 June.

Stellantis unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, a €60 billion plan featuring 29 BEVs, 15 PHEV/REEV models, the new STLA One platform, and STLA AutoDrive launching in 2027.

VinFast unveils the new-generation VF 8 priced at VND 999 million (~US$38,000), featuring a 60.13 kWh battery, 500 km NEDC range, software-defined architecture, and pre-orders opening May 27 in Vietnam.

Hyundai Motor Group presented its hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam, showcasing the all-new NEXO FCEV and fuel cell systems for industrial applications.

Kia has comprehensively re-engineered the Seltos subcompact SUV on its K3 platform, introducing a new hybrid variant and expanding availability to 189 countries for its 2026 rollout.

The MG HS PHEV claimed first place in an Auto Express evaluation of 59 plug-in hybrids, delivering 68 miles of real-world electric range and competitive pricing.

Rivian has secured Newsweek’s 2026 Technology Disruptor of the Year award for its custom in-house silicon development, which powers the company’s new Gen 3 Autonomy Computer for upcoming R2 SUVs.

Mercedes-AMG's new GT 4-Door Coupé arrives with up to 1,169 hp from three axial flux motors, an 800-volt F1-derived battery, and 600 kW peak DC charging that recovers 460 km of WLTP range in ten minutes.