Polestar 4 estate-SUV variant to debut end of this year
The Polestar 4 made its debut in April 2023 as an SUV coupé, its form notably doing without a rear glass screen, with a solid panel instead in its place, located aft …
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Audi confirms Concept C sports car still on track for production in 2027 despite Porsche 718 EV uncertainty
Audi has confirmed that the production version of the Concept C continues to be on track for debut next year, Autocar has reported. Confirmation of the productionised Concept C emerged as an …
2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV launched in Japan – Z and GR Sport grades, 329 PS with AWD, priced from RM151k
Two months after it was launched in Japan, the sixth-generation XA60 Toyota RAV4 is set to complete its domestic line-up with the addition of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version - in Z …
Geely beats BYD in China’s passenger car sales in Jan
Where passenger car sales in China in January are concerned, Geely has surpassed BYD in both retail (210k vs 94k units) and wholesale (270k vs 206k units), Car News China reports. Imagine …
China bans yoke steering wheels from January 1, 2027
After banning hidden door handles, China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) recently published a draft of revised mandatory automotive safety standards that look to put an end to yoke-style steering …
BMW recalls about 575k vehicles globally over issue with starter motor – 3, 4 and 5 Series, X models in list
A global recall has been issued by BMW over a potential issue with the starter motor in more than half a million vehicles produced from July 2020 to July 2022, in which …
Volvo station wagons to return? SPA3 platform allows more flexible packaging, for lower-riding EV models
Although Volvo had previously said it will no longer introduce new station wagon models, it appears that an about-turn could be on the cards, as the Swedish brand's new platform could allow …
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC53 – mild hybrid straight-six replaces four-cylinder; 449 PS, 640 Nm, 0-100 4.2 secs
It isn't often that Germans admit that they were wrong, but Mercedes-AMG's ill-fated downsizing to four-cylinder engines was most definitely A Mistake. Having bet the house on its fast-but-anodyne C43/GLC43 and plug-in …
Honda to make organisational changes to improve competitiveness in rapidly changing auto landscape
Honda has announced it will make organisational and operational changes set to come into effect on April 1, 2026 as it attempts to sharpen its response to a rapidly evolving global automotive …
Touchscreens are the wrong tech for main car controls – Ferrari Luce interior, ex-Apple designer Jony Ive
While touchscreens are widely used in modern cars, the technology is considered to be "the wrong technology to be the primary interface", according to former Apple designer Jony Ive, reported Autocar. Unveiled …
Honda Super-One more details – Boost Violet Pearl colour, 15-inch wheels, 8 Bose speakers
Honda is continuing to tease details of the Super-One ahead of its Japanese-market launch later this year. The carmaker has firmed up some exterior and interior details, including a new hero colour …
Xiaomi has sold 600,000 cars since deliveries began on April 3, 2024 – target set for 550k units in 2026
Xiaomi recently took to Weibo to announce it has managed to deliver 600,000 cars since April 3, 2024. This milestone comes 22 months after it first started deliveries of the SU7 – …
BMW Alpina unveils new logo – comfort performance brand to sit below Rolls-Royce, retain 20-spoke wheels
The new BMW Alpina sub-brand has released a trickle of information since the beginning of the year, when BMW took the marque over from the Bovensiepen family. Having already shown its wordmark, …
China to release solid-state battery standards in July
China is set to release its solid-state battery standards in July, Car News China reports, citing Mydrivers, with China Automotive Technology and Research Centre's (CATARC) chief scientist sharing that solid-state battery mass …
BYD now Manchester City’s official automotive partner – inks multi-year deal for branding, to supply vehicles
Top-tier football clubs are a great avenue for brands seeking a high visual engagement of their marque or products, with sponsorships and collaborations securing that visibility. Carmakers are no exception, with the …
BYD Atto 3 Evo unveiled for Europe – RWD, 800V, 74.8 kWh, up to 510 km WLTP; 449 PS AWD
There's a new version of the BYD Atto 3 in Europe called the BYD Atto 3 Evo, based on the China-market facelift. The biggest change? It's now rear-wheel drive (RWD), with a …
Toyota Highlander BEV debuts – fifth-generation three-row SUV drops petrol, hybrid; up to 512 km range est
Toyota has unveiled the latest Highlander SUV, and the manufacturer's latest SUV enters its fifth generation exclusively with a battery-electric powertrain, succeeding the outgoing Highlander and Grand Highlander which were powered by …
GWM Ora 5 EV to launch in Thailand in March – BYD Atto 3, Proton eMas 7 rival, up to 470 km range WLTP
The GWM Ora 5 has been confirmed for its Thailand-market launch in March, Autolife Thailand has reported. First revealed in September 2025, the Ora 5 was officially launched in China last November, …
Mazda CX-3 discontinued in Japan – B-seg crossover still available in Malaysia as CBU Thailand offering
Mazda has officially discontinued the CX-3 in Japan, with production of the compact crossover set to conclude at the end of this month. The CX-3 was first revealed way back in 2014 …
Genesis to introduce bespoke architecture for EVs, hybrids; first model on new platform to debut 2027
Hyundai Motor Group luxury brand, Genesis will be introducing a bespoke platform for its vehicles next year in order to further differentiate itself as a premium brand, Autocar has reported. The upcoming …
