Volkswagen Group is preparing a new phase of its transformation strategy by reducing the complexity of its vehicle portfolio and focusing on higher-volume models.
Company executives say the powertrain, first introduced in 2020, is not being phased out and will instead evolve through different forms of electrification.
Nissan launches the second-generation Kicks in Japan with a new e-Power hybrid system, while the U.S. version continues with a gasoline-only engine.
The strategy combines new electric performance models, revised combustion engines, and a broader product range aimed at challenging BMW M’s lead.
Xiaomi unveiled an autonomous EV charging robot that plugs in and unplugs vehicles, with a store launch expected in Q4 this year.
Luxeed’s new RX SUV has drawn attention after Ferrari China challenged the brand’s claim about design input from a former Ferrari figure.
The future lineup will consist of a combustion-powered model and a battery-electric version, with no full hybrid positioned between them.
Geely Holding may already have what other Chinese automakers are still trying to build in the United States: a working foothold. Through Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and Zeekr, the Chinese group has links to American factories, supply chains, dealer networks, and brand recognition.
The model also marks another step in the Bovensiepen family’s efforts to build new vehicles following BMW’s acquisition of the Alpina brand name in 2022.
Modern turbocharged cars are getting quieter, smoother, and more efficient, and one familiar sound is disappearing with them: the boost whistle and blow-off “whoosh” that once made even ordinary performance cars feel more dramatic.
As the automaker develops its own hybrid system around the upcoming Skyactiv-Z engine, company officials say the goal is to combine fuel efficiency with immediate and comfortable acceleration.
Tesla’s much-anticipated second-generation Roadster will not debut this spring as planned. The public demonstration of the car, which features a rocket-inspired thruster system developed in collaboration with SpaceX, has been postponed to August or later, according to sources familiar with the project.
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas enters its second generation with updated styling, a revised turbocharged engine, improved fuel-economy ratings, and a redesigned cabin.
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette range introduces a new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 while maintaining a three-engine strategy designed to give each model a specific character.
The changes are expected to focus on the plug-in hybrid version, with a larger battery aimed at significantly increasing electric-only range.
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