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The Volkswagen Group is getting serious about unmanned vehicles. Its subsidiary MOIA has unveiled the production version of the robotaxi ID. Buzz AD, an electric minibus packed with sensors and advanced software.
AvtoVAZ has officially unveiled the model of its first crossover with the loud name LADA Azimut - obviously, to give at least a hint of the direction of development. The car was immediately labelled by the manufacturer as "the most modern of all the vehicles produced by AvtoVAZ since 1991". And it looks like a joke. Because in fact, this is the 2023 Geely Boyue Cool model (pictured below), also known as the Geely Cityray. It is the successor to the Geely Binyue and Geely Atlas in the Chinese manufacturer's car lineup. AvtoVAZ itself considers it the successor to the Lada Vesta.
Chevrolet has presented Corvette ZR1X and it is no longer a sports car, but a real hypercar. The new modification is the most powerful version of the legendary American model in its history.
Audi has officially abandoned plans to stop producing internal combustion engines by 2033. The company will remain "flexible" for the foreseeable future, keeping a close eye on market conditions. The decision is expected and follows the lead of several competitors who have already shelved their electric strategies in favour of a multi-vehicle approach.
The BMW Group has announced a breakthrough in sustainable materials. Following the successful use of renewable raw materials in racing cars, the company has decided to introduce natural fibre composites in its production models.
Honda is gearing up for July's Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will show several new products. The Japanese company will present the final version of the hot hatch Civic Type R Ultimate Edition, a new Prelude and an unusual crossover 0 SUV. But the main intrigue will be a concept with a loud name Super EV.
Nissan has officially unveiled the new (third) generation Leaf. The previous two were hatchbacks, but now the electric car gravitates towards crossovers with a body length of 4.35 metres and a wheelbase of 2.69 metres. And it is based on the CMF-EV platform, the same as in the Nissan Ariya, Renault Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech.
Last year Ford won the famous race to the top of Pikes Peak. The 1400 hp F-150 Lightning SuperTruck was driven by French driver Romain Dumas. In 2023, Romain Dumas finished second in the equally powerful SuperVan. This year, Ford wants to win again, but with a special Mustang Mach-E.
Xiaomi has postponed the date of public premiere of its YU7 crossover. Initially, in May this year, the company promised to release the novelty in July. However, now Xiaomi founder and head Lei Jun said on Weibo that the YU7 will appear in public at the end of June.
Italian company Fiat is testing in Madrid the technology of fast battery replacement of the Fiat 500e electric car. If the experiment succeeds, it could solve one of the main problems of electric cars - long charging times.
Beijing Benz, a Mercedes-Benz joint venture in China, is recalling 13,447 locally produced EQC electric crossovers. This was announced by the State Administration of Market Regulation of China (SAMR).
The Suzuki Jimny is unavailable for purchase in Europe due to strict environmental regulations. In most EU countries, sales ceased in mid-2024. But France recently saw a brief comeback.
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen vehicle to take part in the famous 'Race to the Clouds' - the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Tesla has announced another update to the Model S and Model X. Both models became more expensive, heavier and slower.
Subaru has long had hybrids and even an all-electric crossover, but there hasn't been a Range Extender vehicle. Until now. This week, Subaru quietly launched such a model in its home market of Japan. A new powertrain appeared under the bonnet of perhaps the brand's most boring car.
