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Mercedes-Benz may take the massage function in cars to a new level. This is indicated by a recent patent application filed with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office.
The Grand Tour begins a new chapter after the farewell episode in September 2024, where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May left the show. Streaming on Prime Video confirmed that the show will return in 2026 with a new lineup of hosts.
Renault has expanded its Captur lineup with the introduction of a new Eco-G 120 hp modification featuring LPG equipment. Thanks to two fuel tanks, the car is capable of traveling up to 1,400 km without refueling.
BMW has officially moved the new electric i3 out of the prototype stage. The company has launched pre-series production of the model at the main plant in Munich.
Volkswagen has unveiled a new version of the Transporter Sportline with sporty design elements. The van features an aggressive body kit, 19-inch wheels, a 29 mm lowered Eibach suspension and a red stripe at the front reminiscent of the GTI style.
The Lynk & Co 08 crossover entered the Guinness World Records by driving 293 km solely in electric mode. This is the longest officially recorded electric-only distance for a plug-in hybrid SUV.
In 2025, Škoda Auto produced 1,065,000 cars worldwide — 15% more than the previous year, marking the brand's best result in the past six years.
Opel has opened orders for the updated Astra and Astra Sports Tourer after their premiere at the Brussels Motor Show. The main changes are the increased range of the electric version, the Opel Blitz emblem with backlight, and Intelli-Seats which are now standard equipment on all versions.
BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen signed a multi-billion euro contract for the supply of ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic transmissions.
Audi acknowledged that the change in naming logic, which turned the A4 into the A5, has ultimately confused everyone. Now the company is open to returning to a simpler and clearer system.
The history of Lexus LC is coming to an end. The coupe and convertible will be discontinued at the end of August 2026. This became known from an official letter to dealers, which was published on Reddit and then confirmed by a Lexus representative.
Jaguar is actively preparing the production version of its new four-door GT — the successor to the Type 00 concept — for debut. Prototypes are being tested on frozen lakes in Sweden, where the handling and all-wheel drive behavior are checked in extreme conditions.
On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz received patent DRP 37435 for the first car with a gasoline engine - a date that Mercedes-Benz considers the birthday of the car.
Audi started 2026 with the cessation of production of the A1 and Q2 models. The compact hatchback and the brand's smallest crossover leave the market without direct successors.
Mercedes-Benz showcased the updated S-Class for the 2026 model year. Five years after the debut of the current generation, the company calls this update the most extensive within one generation of the flagship sedan.
