Articles tagged "Announcement"

VW used to rule the Chinese auto market with an iron fist, built on a foundation of petrol sedans that every family wanted to own. When the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture spun off the Jetta nameplate into an independent brand in 2019, the strategy...

The last couple of decades have been really something to watch. It all started with the traditional auto establishment scoffing at the idea that upstart tech firms could master the black art of the automobile - we only need to mention Xiaomi to see...

BMW unveiled the China-exclusive iX5 Long Wheelbase, a stretched version of its all-electric SUV designed specifically for local buyers. The longer wheelbase is intended to improve rear-seat comfort and legroom, reflecting strong demand for...

Remember the original 2010 Nissan LEAF? Properly unpretentious, slightly bulbous eco-pod that screamed practicality from every line of its jellybean silhouette. It did not want to have anything to do with performance - it just wanted to help you...

The standard recipe for British luxury has always been reassuringly predictable: take a towering, brick-shaped vault of absolute opulence, line it with the finest hides, and give it the ability to conquer a muddy hillside or cruise down a boulevard...

July 16, 2026, will go down in auto history in one of two ways. It will be either remembered as the day that changed EV expectations, or it will be the day XPeng promised a lot, but failed to deliver. And after spending some time with the new coupe...

Stellantis is launching a new SUV, the DS N°7, with special emphasis on comfort. The vehicle comes in two drivetrain options - mild hybrid and E-TENSE version that's fully electric, which in turn comes in three variants. The entry-level...

The legacy high-performance brands are taking their sweet time to transition from traditional internal combustion engines to electric cars. BMW has been working on an electric M3 for years, and it apparently is just around the corner. Mercedes-AMG...

Skoda has officially unveiled its largest electric vehicle, the Skoda Peaq. This large vehicle is the brand's new flagship model. It applies everything the Czech automaker learned from its traditional gas-powered Kodiaq SUV and transfers those...

Renault just facelifted the model that marked the start of its mainstream EV era in 2022. The new Megane E-Tech brings a few design tweaks, a more powerful motor, and a bigger battery. Starting with the design, the front is entirely new, save for...

The Freelander brand is officially back in the public eye, but it looks entirely different from the classic British SUVs of the past. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery have collaborated to build a new premium hybrid...

MG is expanding its EV footprint with the introduction of the latest fastback sedan, the MG 07. The new model made a formal appearance in China's NEV (New Energy Vehicle) purchase tax exemption catalog, pointing to an imminent launch. With its core...

The luxury car market cannot make up its mind about battery power. Some brands move away entirely, some try to find a middle ground, but British automaker Rolls-Royce is pushing on and updating its flagship electric coupe. The company introduced the...

The Italian car brand Lancia is moving ahead with its European comeback plan. Parent company Stellantis has released the first official images and technical details of the upcoming Lancia Gamma. The announcement arrived only a day after the...

The famous Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari has officially entered the electric vehicle market. The company revealed its very first battery-powered production vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, at a launch event in Rome. The new model arrives as a...

The European automotive landscape is about to welcome back one of its most historic nameplates. Citroën has announced that the legendary 2CV will officially return to the market as a fully electric city car, ending a production hiatus that lasted 36...

Chinese technology firm Xiaomi announced major updates to its crossover lineup. The brand officially launched a new, cheaper entry-level version of its electric SUV, the YU7. This fresh addition targets directly the market's current benchmark, the...

The EV market is finally shifting its focus toward affordability, and the newest entry goes straight for the mainstream buyer. Skoda Epiq is built on VW's MEB+ architecture, and represents a calculated effort to bring zero-emission driving to a...

The performance division of Mercedes-Benz has officially entered a new chapter by pulling the wraps off its new flagship sedan. The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe promises to completely redefine how car buyers view high-performance...

The wait is over - Volkswagen finally revealed its first-ever electric GTI at the Nürburgring 24 Hours event. The German automaker wants to prove that electric cars can still carry a classic hot hatch character. The new model is named the Volkswagen...