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Renault's head criticized plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with a small electric range and urged the industry to switch to Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV).
Ukrainian Volvo dealerships have started accepting orders and booking test drives for the new electric liftback ES90. The starting price is 3,176,112 hryvnias.
Rivian introduced a division called RAD — Rivian Adventure Department. This is the public establishment of the engineering team that develops the extreme characteristics of the brand's models.
BYD has started deploying high-power charging stations with a new design. Rumor has it that their peak power can reach 1.5 megawatts.
Xiaomi presented a model of China's first electric car created exclusively for the game at the MWC 2026 exhibition in Barcelona. The futuristic and likely very fast electric car will soon appear in the Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator.
Škoda introduced a new body color in the UK for the 30th anniversary of the Octavia model. It's called Dragon Skin.
The Volkswagen brand has reached a new milestone in its electrification strategy: two million fully electric vehicles (BEV) have been delivered to customers.
Škoda expanded the Superb lineup with a new plug-in hybrid version with a power of 200 kW (272 hp). It is the most powerful brand car with an internal combustion engine in the current lineup.
MINI has fully unveiled the special GP Inspired Edition series in Japan. These are not full GP versions but stylistically refined modifications with John Cooper Works accessories. Two models are available: the five-door Cooper S (F65) and the three-door John Cooper Works (F66).
The GAC Honda joint venture announced a temporary promotion: the price of the plug-in hybrid version of the Accord is reduced to 138,800 yuan ($20,280). This is one of the largest official price reductions for joint venture sedans in China at the beginning of 2026.
Subaru has begun for the first time to produce an electric vehicle for the global market at its own plant. The production of the E-Outback has started at the Subaru Yajima Plant, north of Tokyo.
Volvo Cars introduced the 2026 model year Volvo EX30 — an updated version of the electric crossover, which remains the brand's most compact model. The design remains the same, but the technical part and equipment have received a number of improvements.
The head of Mazda's European design, Jo Stenuit, stated that the next generation of the MX-5 will appear in a couple of years. He also shared some details and his thoughts on the model's development vector in an interview with the Dutch publication AutoRAI.
The Australian company Simply Sports Cars presented a limited series of the Lotus Emira coupe, dedicated to the legendary Mount Panorama Circuit. The novelty was named the Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition.
After eight years on the market, the BMW X5 of the G05 generation is preparing to end production. Before assembly finally stops in the coming months, the company unveiled a farewell version.
