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VW pauses electric ID. Golf development amid cost cuts
Volkswagen has suspended development of its electric ID. Golf as mounting financial pressure forces the German carmaker to tighten spending...
Read moreDetails2027 Fiat Topolino gains US street-legal status, Open Air variant
Fiat has announced the 2027 Topolino for the US market, introducing a new Open Air variant and changes that allow...
Read moreDetailsItaly plans personalised number plates from €600
Italy is preparing to introduce personalised vehicle registration plates, allowing motorists to select their preferred combinations of letters and numbers...
Read moreDetailsToyota targets 15% fuel savings with new 1.5L hybrid system
Toyota is developing a new 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain targeting more than 15% better fuel economy for its next generation of...
Read moreDetailsAston Martin Valhalla Spider debuts with 1,079PS PHEV powertrain
Aston Martin has unveiled the Valhalla Spider, an open-top plug-in hybrid (PHEV) supercar capable of reaching 350km/h with or without...
Read moreDetailsMercedes-Benz EV sales surge 61% as new model offensive gathers pace
Mercedes-Benz recorded its highest-ever quarterly electric car sales in the third quarter of 2026 as it presses ahead with plans...
Read moreDetailsXPeng X9 airbag dispute follows rollover crash in China
XPeng has defended the airbag system of its X9 electric MPV after an owner in China questioned why none of...
Read moreDetailsSvolt begins production of 100kWh semi-solid EV batteries with 6C charging
Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt Energy has begun mass production of its 100kWh Dragon Armor semi-solid battery packs, with the first...
Read moreDetailsBYD Yangwang Altior luxury sedan named ahead of UAE debut
BYD has officially named its upcoming ultra-luxury sedan the Yangwang Altior, with its global debut planned for the United Arab...
Read moreDetailsPorsche bets on custom-built cars to restore profitability
Porsche is expanding its bespoke car business as it seeks to restore profitability, with individual commissions now carrying price tags...
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