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BMW iX3 Reaches 100,000 European Orders in First Year
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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XPeng robotics raises $900m at $6.3bn valuation for IRON humanoid push
XPeng's robotics arm has secured over $900 million in private financing at a $6.3 billion valuation, aiming to bring its IRON humanoid robot to mass production …
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Suzuki e-Sky: sub-£20k electric city car confirmed for UK next year
Suzuki has unveiled the production version of its e-Sky electric city car, a Kei-class model due in the UK next spring with a sub-£20,000 price tag …
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Toyota to Relaunch MR2 as Mid-Engined Hybrid Sports Car
Toyota is set to revive the MR2 nameplate with a new mid-engined sports car, powered by a 2.0-litre hybrid engine producing up to 600bhp, as part …
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Range Rover GT Electric Crossover Rendered Ahead of Reveal
Range Rover's fifth model, the GT, is an all-electric off-road tourer with a sedan-like top and SUV stance. It launches on the EMA platform with an …
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Data Centres Under Construction Will Emit as Much CO2 as 24 Million Cars
New analysis finds that data centres currently under construction will produce carbon emissions equivalent to 24 million cars, raising concerns about the environmental cost of the …
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BMW unveils long-wheelbase i3 for China at Chengdu Auto Show
BMW has presented the long-wheelbase version of its new electric i3 sedan at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, a model developed specifically for the Chinese market …
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Next MINI Cooper may switch to rear-wheel drive for first time
MINI is reportedly preparing a next-generation Cooper that could abandon front-wheel drive for the first time in the model's history, with the electric version likely moving …
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One in five UK drivers disables automatic emergency braking, survey finds
A survey of 1,350 UK motorists commissioned by dealership group Dick Lovett reveals that many advanced car safety and comfort features go unused, with 21.3 percent …
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Apple’s foldable iPhone set for September launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone for a September release, with the iPhone 18 Pro line and new Apple Watches expected to debut at the …
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Fuyao says solar glass sunroof for EVs is ready for mass production
Chinese glass giant Fuyao Group says its solar glass sunroof is validated and ready for mass production, with reports linking it to BYD's Han and Tang …
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Electric car batteries can last the lifetime of the vehicle, evidence shows
Electric car batteries typically retain at least 70% capacity after 200,000 miles, with real-world examples showing minimal degradation, and simple charging habits can extend their life …
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