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  1. Lexus to Build Next-Generation EV in Shanghai Using Gigacasting

    Lexus will reportedly produce a next-generation electric crossover at a new Shanghai plant starting in autumn 2027, using Tesla-style gigacasting to cut weight and boost range. …

    · 4 min

  2. BYD’s Yangwang U7 Covers 18,600 Miles in a Week of Flash-Charging, Battery Retains 98.7% Capacity

    BYD has completed an extreme endurance test of its luxury Yangwang U7 sedan, driving it nearly 19,000 miles in under nine days with more than 350 …

    · 3 min

  3. Kia EV9 Owner Receives £16,000 Charging Bill After Network Glitch

    A Canadian Kia EV9 owner was invoiced CAD$22,308 for a charging session that added just 4.91 kWh. The network appears to have kept the session open …

    · 4 min

  4. BMW M Boss: Electric M3 Is a Choice, Not a Compliance Move

    BMW M boss Frank van Meel says the upcoming electric M3 is being built because it can deliver a better car, not to meet emissions rules. …

    · 3 min

  5. BMW iX3 Doors Can Refuse to Open When Cyclists Approach

    BMW's new iX3 introduces enhanced safety features, including electronic door locks that delay opening when cyclists approach, emergency steering intervention, and improved braking systems, debuting on …

    · 3 min

  6. Capacitive buttons in cars: why the innovation failed drivers

    Capacitive controls promised simpler, cheaper interiors, but real-world driving exposed their flaws. A look at how customer needs lost out to engineering enthusiasm and cost targets.

    · 4 min

  7. Hyundai Cuts Battery Costs by 30% and Extends Lifespan by 20%

    Hyundai has announced new mid-nickel battery cells that cut costs by 30%, extend lifespan by 20%, and double output, alongside plans for Level 2+ autonomous driving …

    · 4 min

  8. Ferrari May Drop Hybrid System for New 296 Challenge Stradale

    Ferrari is reportedly developing a hardcore 296 Challenge Stradale that could ditch the hybrid system for a tuned V6 with 720 hp, focusing on track performance …

    · 3 min

  9. BMW defends removing physical buttons from new i3 and iX3

    BMW has removed physical buttons from its new i3 and iX3 models, arguing younger drivers prefer touchscreens and voice commands. The decision has drawn criticism from …

    · 4 min

  10. Why pastoral privacy could become a serious product feature

    D.O.M. is exploring a Christian social platform where confidential spiritual conversation could be treated as a distinct class of communication, rather than another source of behavioural …

    · 6 min

  11. Mazda MX-5 1.5-litre gains power as 2.0-litre exits UK

    Mazda has updated the 1.5-litre MX-5 with a modest power increase and extra equipment, confirming the 2.0-litre version has been withdrawn from the UK market due …

    · 3 min

  12. Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 can now warn other cars of animals and cyclists

    Volvo has rolled out a software update that lets its newest electric models detect animals, cyclists and pedestrians by the roadside and alert other connected Volvos …

    · 3 min

  13. BMW iX3 family holiday test: 1,400 miles across France in an electric SUV

    A two-week family trip to south-western France in a BMW iX3 puts electric car touring to the test, revealing strong motorway performance, patchy rural charging and …

    · 5 min

  14. BMW X7 to keep split headlights and split tailgate in 2027 redesign

    The next-generation BMW X7, due in 2027, will retain the split headlight design and two-piece tailgate, distinguishing it from the rest of the BMW range. The …

    · 3 min

  15. Nissan Note Aura Nismo Black Limited Brings Stealth Styling, Not More Power

    Nissan has updated its Note and Note Aura line-up in Japan with new Black Editions, including a flagship Note Aura Nismo Black Limited that swaps the …

    · 4 min

  16. BMW unveils stretched i3 sedan in all nine colours at Chengdu Auto Show

    BMW's Chinese division has shown the long-wheelbase i3 sedan in all nine available colours at the Chengdu Auto Show. The stretched electric sedan, which goes on …

    · 4 min

  17. Ferrari Patent Reveals Extendable Rear Wing and Active Aero for Future Hypercars

    A new Ferrari patent filed with the USPTO shows an extendable rear wing, LED light bar, and active aerodynamic components for a radical mid-engined hypercar, plus …

    · 3 min

  18. Darth Vader Mocks San Diego Council Over Flock Surveillance Cameras

    A man dressed as Darth Vader delivered a sarcastic speech at a San Diego City Council meeting, mocking the city's use of Flock license plate readers …

    · 2 min

  19. Genesis Leaves Door Open for Range-Extended GV90

    Genesis executives say an extended-range electric version of the new GV90 flagship remains technically possible, with customer demand set to decide whether the EREV reaches production.

    · 3 min

  20. BMW bets on touchscreens and voice controls as rivals restore physical buttons

    BMW says younger drivers prefer touchscreens and voice assistants over physical buttons, but rivals including Hyundai, Volkswagen and Mercedes are restoring physical controls in response to …

    · 4 min