Read MoreElias Moreau2026-06-242New Porsche 911 GT4 Challenge Emerges as Cayman HeirSpotted at the Nürburgring, a Manthey-tuned 911 prototype suggests Porsche is replacing the Cayman GT4 Clubsport with a 911 GT4 Challenge for 2027. Visual and mechanical clues point to a cost‑conscious, naturally aspirated six-cylinder racer.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-242Lucid Cuts 18% of US Staff as Cash Runs Out, Cosmos HopesLucid Motors has cut 18% of its US workforce amid heavy cash burn and slow sales. The company hopes its lower-cost Cosmos crossover, priced near €46,500, can pull it back from the brink, but risks remain.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-24Why Toyota Is Building the RAV4 Hybrid in KentuckyToyota has started building the RAV4 Hybrid at its Kentucky plant to ease U.S. shortages. The plug-in hybrid remains built in Japan. New pricing appears in euros and the Woodland trim targets off-road buyers.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-06-232Why Ford Is Letting the Mustang Mach-E Age GracefullyFord will keep the Mustang Mach-E on its current platform rather than move it to the new UEV architecture. The crossover will be refreshed yearly while Ford focuses UEV investment on lower-cost EVs.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-232Porsche Chooses Profit Over Volume in New StrategyPorsche is shifting strategy: fewer cars, higher margins. After a sharp profit collapse in 2025, the automaker is cutting costs, leaning on Audi cooperation, and prioritizing high-return models while reassessing projects like the K1 SUV.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-23BMW i4 M Render Teases a Compact Electric M Coupe DesignAn Instagram render imagines a two-door BMW i4 M coupe inspired by the Concept M Neue Klasse. Sleeker proportions, quad-motor whispers and 800-volt tech hint at an electrified, compact M future.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-222Why Mercedes' VLE Grand Limousine Redefines Van LuxuryMercedes' new VLE Grand Limousine blends van practicality with limousine-level luxury. Built on the VAN.EA platform, it offers 115 kWh battery tech, up to 416 hp, an 8K headliner screen, and European prices from nearly €88,600.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-22Artist Reimagines BMW M Concept Neue Klasse as Hot HatchDigital artist Mo Ismail reworks BMW's M Concept Neue Klasse into a compact hot hatch, trimming proportions and revising the front bumper and lighting. His renders add a playful spin to BMW's first fully electric M idea.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-22Designer Reimagines Mazda MX-5: Subtle ND Refresh for 2027Turkish virtual designer Fatih Mehmet Yelkenci reimagines the Mazda MX-5 ND for 2027 with sharper headlights, a wider stance and a bigger grille. Mazda’s official update remains modest, featuring Zinc Green and the Yakudo edition.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-21Ex-McLaren Designer Reimagines BMW Electric Sedan ConceptAn unofficial concept by ex-McLaren designer Max Ashkainder offers a fresh take on BMW's electric sedan language: four-door coupe proportions, simplified rear lighting, and an inverted U front that fuses LEDs with the kidney grille.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-06-212Why Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics Buy Changes Factory RobotsHyundai has paid about €302 million for the remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, completing its takeover. Atlas will move from CES demos to a Savannah EV plant by 2028 as Hyundai pursues in-house robot deployment and factory automation.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-212The Black Paint That Eats Light: A New Auto Game-ChangerSingapore’s Nipsea has developed an ultra-black automotive coating that absorbs 99.9% of visible light. More durable than earlier nanotube paints, it passed humidity and adhesion tests and targets high-end cars.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-06-212Maserati Eyes New Partners as It Rethinks Its FutureMaserati is in strategic talks with two partners, rumored to be Huawei and JAC, as the brand seeks technology and scale to reverse a steep sales decline. Stellantis insists the marque and key plants are not for sale.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-212Honda's Super-N: Tiny Kei Roots, Big EV Ambitions NowHonda opens orders for the Super-N, a kei-inspired electric city hatch with a 20.6 kWh battery, up to 199 miles urban range, 94 hp in Boost, and a starting price of €22,035 in the UK.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-202BMW i3 Sedan Lands in UK With 563-Mile Range, 463hpBMW has opened UK orders for the i3 Sedan First Edition, a right-hand-drive M Sport with up to 563 miles WLTP range, 463 hp and rapid 800V charging. The well-equipped trim starts at around €62,000 OTR.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-20How Volvo's XC40 Could Look in 2027: Realistic FaceliftSpy shots and fresh renderings suggest Volvo's 2027 XC40 will receive a thoughtful facelift: slimmer Thor's hammer LEDs, a new grille, updated taillights, a portrait infotainment screen and subtle chassis and interior tweaks.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-20Nissan Patrol’s V8 Era Ends as Y62 Production WrapsNissan is ending Y62 Patrol production in August 2026, retiring the 5.6-liter V8 in Australia as the twin-turbo V6-powered Y63 arrives. Last Y62 shipments land in September or October, with local testing of the new Patrol already underway.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-20Japan-Only Prelude Limited Edition: Honda's Quiet DebutHonda Japan has launched a 2027 Prelude Limited Edition with exclusive Garnet paint, Bordeaux interior accents, and visual upgrades. Power and chassis are unchanged; pricing starts at about €36,577 in Japan.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-06-192Hyundai's Bold Pivot: Inside the All-New 2027 Kona UnveiledSpy shots show Hyundai is skipping a typical facelift and preparing a full third-generation Kona. Expect boxier styling, the Pleos AI infotainment, an updated K3 platform and hybrid power around 151 hp.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-06-192Maserati's Quiet Reboot: New Levante and Quattroporte 2030Maserati is planning a decisive reset: two E-segment models, likely Levante and Quattroporte, are set to return before 2030 with self-charging Nettuno hybrids, platform consolidation, and supply-chain overhauls.
