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  1. Chinese Brands Take One Third of Paris Motor Show Slots

    Twenty of the sixty car brands exhibiting at the 2026 Paris Motor Show are Chinese, double the number at the 2024 edition, as European manufacturers prepare …

    · 3 min

  2. Hybrids Beat Petrol on Running Costs Across Most Popular Models, Review Finds

    A comparison of seven popular sedans, trucks, sports cars and SUVs concludes that hybrid versions are the better choice in most cases, though petrol models retain …

    · 5 min

  3. Honda Elevate Facelift Brings Rugged Styling and Ventilated Seats to India

    Honda has updated its entry-level SUV in India with a bolder grille, new interior features including segment-first ventilated rear seats, and a starting price unchanged at …

    · 3 min

  4. Volkswagen Cuts Grand California Prices and Adds Solar Off-Grid Option

    Volkswagen has reduced UK prices for its flagship Grand California camper by £1,000 and introduced a new Dune Special Edition plus an optional Off-Grid package with …

    · 4 min

  5. US Drivers Shun Electric Vehicles Despite Rising Petrol Costs

    American motorists are continuing to avoid electric vehicles even as fuel prices climb, with slow sales of large trucks and luxury SUVs compounding the problem for …

    · 4 min

  6. Porsche Raises Manthey Stake to 67% and Plans Two Anniversary Models

    Porsche has increased its shareholding in Manthey Racing from 51% to 67%, deepening a partnership that dates back to 1996. Two special-edition models will be unveiled …

    · 4 min

  7. Audi RS5 Orders Nearly Double Expectations as 2026 Allocation Sells Out

    Audi's new RS5 has become the most successful launch in the nameplate's history, with European orders nearly twice as high as expected and the entire 2026 …

    · 3 min

  8. Aston Martin Delays First EV Until 2033, Keeps V8 and V12 Alive

    Aston Martin has confirmed it will not launch a battery-electric model until the early 2030s, opting to extend its V8 and V12 engines through 2035 while …

    · 3 min

  9. Jaguar Type 01 Debuts as Brand Bets on Electric Luxury

    Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, an all-electric luxury grand tourer that represents a complete reinvention of the marque. The car arrives after a long development …

    · 4 min

  10. Jaguar Names North America Its Priority Market for the £100,000 Type 01 Electric Sedan

    Jaguar has identified the United States and Canada as the most important markets for its new Type 01 electric sedan, despite a price tag of around …

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  11. EV Sales Rebound as High Petrol Prices Revive US Demand

    Rivian and Tesla beat quarterly delivery estimates as analysts point to rising fuel costs and the war in Iran for a modest recovery in American electric …

    · 5 min

  12. Mini Countryman Untamed Edition Adds Lift, All-Terrain Tyres and Adventure Gear

    Mini has unveiled the Countryman Untamed Edition, a rugged new variant with a lifted suspension, all-terrain tyres and a matte paint option, priced from $43,900 in …

    · 4 min

  13. Ford Bronco RTR Launches From $50,790 With 300bhp Turbo Four

    Ford has confirmed UK-relevant pricing for the 2027 Bronco RTR, an off-road-focused Bronco that borrows Raptor hardware and attitude while using a 300bhp 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder …

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  14. MINI Countryman Untamed Edition Adds Off-Road Hardware and Matte Paint

    MINI has unveiled the Countryman Untamed Edition, a more rugged version of its largest model with a 15mm suspension lift, all-terrain tyres, revised chassis electronics and …

    · 5 min

  15. Mini Countryman Untamed Edition Adds Off-Road Focus

    Mini has unveiled the Countryman Untamed Edition, a rugged new trim with raised suspension, all-terrain tyres and outdoor accessories aimed at adventurous buyers.

    · 4 min

  16. GM to launch plug-in hybrids with 70 miles of electric range

    General Motors is preparing to introduce plug-in hybrid vehicles as early as next year, with around 70 miles of electric-only range, after customer demand and falling …

    · 4 min

  17. BMW to Lean on Standardised Parts in €80bn Purchasing Shift

    BMW plans to make standardised, off-the-shelf components the largest share of its roughly €80 billion annual purchasing budget by 2032, halving its use of bespoke parts …

    · 5 min

  18. Petrol Cars Fall Below Half of Global Sales for First Time

    Pure petrol models accounted for 49 per cent of worldwide vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, the first time they have lost their majority …

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  19. BYD's flagship electric SUV tops 10,000 sales for three straight months

    BYD's full-size flagship electric SUV has sold more than 10,000 units in each of its first three months on the market, giving the Chinese manufacturer a …

    · 4 min

  20. Corvette ZR1X Auction Bids Top $400,000 as Factory Warranty Fuels Demand

    A 2027 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X with 1,250 hp and an unregistered, never-sold status that preserves its full factory warranty has drawn bids above $400,000 on Bring …

    · 3 min