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BYD and MG gain ground as European carmakers lose grip on UK sales
Chinese-owned brands BYD and MG are emerging as the real winners in the UK new car market, while established European manufacturers such as Volkswagen are starting …
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Seven New Cars With the Longest and Most Comprehensive Warranties
As petrol prices remain high, used car values climb and the electric vehicle tax credit disappears, a new car's warranty becomes a decisive factor for buyers. …
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BMW's refreshed i7 electric saloon gets bigger battery and more range
The 2027 BMW i7 60 xDrive gains a 112.5 kWh battery, more than 350 miles of EPA range and a fully touchscreen rear Theatre Screen, moving …
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Volkswagen Prepares to Import Selected Chinese EVs to Europe
Volkswagen is evaluating bringing China-only electric models to Europe as additions to its existing line-up, with the ID Unyx 09 and ID Aura T6 among potential …
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BMW to Launch 20 New and Updated Models in China by End of 2027
BMW has announced a major product offensive in China, planning 20 new and updated models by the end of 2027, alongside the start of sixth-generation battery …
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Volkswagen Recalls Thousands of EVs Over Battery Risk
Volkswagen is recalling several thousand electric vehicles, including the ID.4 and ID. Buzz, and urging owners to limit charging to 80% until a fix is available. …
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Fine Jewellers Fight Back as Dupe Culture Booms
US jewellery brands are pursuing copyright and trademark claims against retailers and rivals as affordable lookalikes flood TikTok, Amazon and fast fashion, testing the limits of …
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Obrist Group Files for Insolvency Owing $37 Million After HyperHybrid Failure
Three companies in Austria's Obrist Group are insolvent with combined debts of about €31.8 million after more than a decade of pitching a gas-engine range extender …
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Veronica Leoni Exits Calvin Klein as Creative Director
Calvin Klein has announced that Veronica Leoni is stepping down as creative director with immediate effect, ending a two-year tenure in which she relaunched the brand's …
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BMW Opens Dealership at Former FSO Factory in Warsaw
BMW has opened a temporary dealership on the grounds of Poland's defunct FSO car factory in Warsaw, marking a new chapter for the historic Żerań site …
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Jaguar Defends Decision to End Petrol Car Production
Jaguar has explained that it had no choice but to reset its business model by abandoning internal combustion engine vehicles, as the British marque pivots to …
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Used Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pickups Sell at Half Price as Demand Surges
The discontinued Ford F-150 Lightning has become a standout performer on the used market, with prices around 50% below the original MSRP driving strong buyer interest.
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Renault CEO Tightens Platform-Sharing Rules to Ensure Rival Models Look Distinct
François Provost, head of Renault Group, has overhauled the company's platform-sharing strategy to require greater visual differentiation from partner brands such as Nissan, Ford and Mitsubishi, …
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BMW M2 Turbo Edition Gains All-Wheel Drive for India, Loses Manual Gearbox
BMW's M2 Turbo Edition, originally a US-only special, will be offered in India with xDrive all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic, dropping the manual transmission. Pre-orders …
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Volkswagen to Halve Model Range by 2035 Through Natural Transition
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer says the brand's line-up will shrink by around half as electrification makes combustion and electric equivalents redundant, with Skoda and Cupra aligned …
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BMW Group Reports Nine-Month Sales as European Demand Holds
BMW has published sales figures for the BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands covering the first nine months of 2026, with attention focused on whether …
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Seat Boss Says Brand Closure Not the Only Option
Markus Haupt, CEO of Seat and Cupra, has insisted no decision has been taken on Seat's long-term future, despite reports the Volkswagen Group plans to axe …
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Jeep Weighs Modern Willys Revival for Europe
Jeep is exploring a low-cost, Willys-inspired model for Europe that could take the form of an affordable electric SUV aimed at Chinese rivals, though no launch …
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Seven Cars With Lease Deals Under £300 a Month
A new survey of the US market identifies seven models available on lease deals costing less than $300 per month, but low headline payments often come …
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Geely Confirms Canadian Launch for 2027
Chinese automaker Geely will begin selling cars in Canada next year, establishing a dealer network and Canadian operations ahead of its first vehicle launches in 2027.
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