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2027 Nissan Z Refresh: the Nismo Finally Gets a Manual
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2027 Nissan Z Refresh: the Nismo Finally Gets a Manual

Nissan has revealed the updated 2027 Z for the US. The big news: the Nismo finally gets a manual gearbox. With the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 leaving the market this year, the Z becomes one of the few affordable sports coupes left.

25 May 2026
Porsche Taycan: production paused as sales fall 22% in 2025
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Porsche Taycan: production paused as sales fall 22% in 2025

Taycan sales dropped 22% in 2025 to 16,339 units, then a further 19% in Q1 2026. The Zuffenhausen factory has been running with intermittent shutdowns since early May.

25 May 2026
Suzuki Hustler and Hustler Tough Wild Get a Modest Facelift
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Suzuki Hustler and Hustler Tough Wild Get a Modest Facelift

Suzuki has updated the second-generation Hustler and its Tough Wild off-road variant. Both are on sale in Japan now. The powertrain is unchanged - 660cc mild hybrid - but the exterior styling and safety equipment have been revised.

24 May 2026
Android Auto overhaul: 3D navigation, Gemini assistant, Dolby Atmos
Android Auto overhaul: 3D navigation, Gemini assistant, Dolby Atmos

Google's biggest update to Android Auto and Google Built-in adds a Material 3 redesign, immersive 3D Maps navigation, Full HD video, Dolby Atmos audio, and an expanded Gemini assistant. Rollout during 2026.

22 May 2026
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe: three motors, 1169 hp, 11-minute charge
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Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe: three motors, 1169 hp, 11-minute charge

The electric successor to the V8 GT 4-door uses a dedicated AMG platform, 106 kWh battery, and tri-motor setup producing up to 1169 hp. Sales begin before end of 2026.

22 May 2026
Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030: one platform, 60 new models, €60 billion
Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030: one platform, 60 new models, €60 billion

New CEO Antonio Filosa presented a five-year recovery plan after a loss-making 2025. One unified STLA One platform from 2027, 60 new models by 2030, and a network of partnerships with Leapmotor, Dongfeng, JLR and Tata.

22 May 2026
Voyah Passion S: Dongfeng's performance EV SUV targets Xiaomi YU7
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Voyah Passion S: Dongfeng's performance EV SUV targets Xiaomi YU7

Voyah released official photos of the Passion S - a youth-focused electric crossover with Huawei electronics. Price around 250,000¥ ($36,800). Full premiere expected mid-2026.

22 May 2026
Hyundai Grandeur facelift: new hybrid, Android Automotive, physical climate buttons - orders open
Hyundai Grandeur facelift: new hybrid, Android Automotive, physical climate buttons - orders open

The seventh-generation Grandeur gets a mid-cycle update with a stronger hybrid (249 hp, up from 230), a new 17" Android Automotive infotainment screen, six-zone electrochromic panoramic roof, and a return to physical climate controls. The Grandeur has been sold since 1986 and marks its 40th anniversary with this update. Prices from ₩41,850,000.

21 May 2026
MG 07: SAIC reveals its next fastback flagship for China, with LiDAR and Huawei-style interior
MG 07: SAIC reveals its next fastback flagship for China, with LiDAR and Huawei-style interior

SAIC has released official images of the MG 07, the successor to the 2023 MG 7 and the brand's new China flagship. Fastback-liftback body, LiDAR mounted above the windscreen, PHEV and BEV powertrains confirmed, Momenta autonomous driving. Full specs and pricing to follow at the official launch.

21 May 2026
Stellantis and JLR sign MOU to co-develop vehicles for the US market
Stellantis and JLR sign MOU to co-develop vehicles for the US market

The two companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to jointly develop vehicles for America. No specific models or technologies disclosed - both sides say they are beginning to explore possibilities.

21 May 2026
Xiaomi YU7 GT: Nürburgring record and 1003 hp for China's performance SUV
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Xiaomi YU7 GT: Nürburgring record and 1003 hp for China's performance SUV

The GT variant of the YU7 laps the Nürburgring in 7:22.755 - a record for electric SUVs - on its way to Chinese showrooms at $57,400.

21 May 2026
BMW M3 CS Handschalter: 480 hp, six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive - USA and Canada only
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BMW M3 CS Handschalter: 480 hp, six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive - USA and Canada only

BMW created a version of the M3 CS that shouldn't exist on paper - manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive only, no AWD option. Power is down 70 hp from the standard CS to make the combination work. 26 kg lighter than a standard manual M3, full CSL suspension, deliveries autumn 2026. Price: $107,100.

20 May 2026
Jeep Wrangler America250: Captain America shield on the spare, V8 optional, $2,095 premium
Jeep Wrangler America250: Captain America shield on the spare, V8 optional, $2,095 premium

The seventh special edition in Jeep's Twelve 4 Twelve anniversary programme marks three milestones simultaneously - 85 years of Jeep, 85 years of Captain America, and 250 years of the United States. Built on the Willys base, with Marvel-licensed graphics, a shield-printed spare cover, and engine choices up to the 470 hp 6.4L V8. Sales begin summer 2026.

20 May 2026
Kia Niro facelift: HEV only for Europe, PHEV and EV discontinued
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Kia Niro facelift: HEV only for Europe, PHEV and EV discontinued

The 2026 Niro refresh cuts the lineup to a single HEV variant. Kia is clearing the segment for next-generation electric models. European sales later in 2026, no pricing yet.

20 May 2026
2026 Nissan Versa: Visual Refresh, Same Engine, Mexico's Best-Seller Continues
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2026 Nissan Versa: Visual Refresh, Same Engine, Mexico's Best-Seller Continues

Nissan has updated the Versa for 2026 with new exterior styling. The powertrain is unchanged - 1.6-litre naturally aspirated, 120 hp - but the equipment list gains a 12.3-inch screen, Bose audio, and a Safety Shield 360 package.

20 May 2026
Stellantis and Dongfeng form European JV to build Voyah in France
Stellantis and Dongfeng form European JV to build Voyah in France

Stellantis and Dongfeng signed a memorandum to create a 51/49 European joint venture. Voyah vehicles will be assembled at the Citroën plant in Rennes, currently running below 25% capacity.

20 May 2026
Uber Brings Robotaxis to Europe. The Car Is an ArcFox.
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Uber Brings Robotaxis to Europe. The Car Is an ArcFox.

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service is launching in Zagreb, using Pony.ai's autonomous stack on the ArcFox Alpha T5 platform.

20 May 2026
Volkswagen ID.Era 5S: China-only PHEV sedan, 160 km EV range, no LiDAR - unlike its crossover sibling
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Volkswagen ID.Era 5S: China-only PHEV sedan, 160 km EV range, no LiDAR - unlike its crossover sibling

SAIC-Volkswagen's second ID.Era model is a large PHEV sedan for China - 4,836 mm long, 1.5L petrol + 177 hp electric motor, 160 km CLTC EV range. Design matches the ID.Era 9X crossover but with semi-hidden door handles instead of retractable ones, and no LiDAR. Launch planned before end 2026. Pricing not announced.

20 May 2026
2027 Audi Q4 e-tron: redesigned interior, 592 km WLTP, and first V2L bidirectional charging in an Audi
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2027 Audi Q4 e-tron: redesigned interior, 592 km WLTP, and first V2L bidirectional charging in an Audi

The mid-cycle update keeps the exterior almost unchanged but rewrites the interior around a curved dual-screen unit. Highlights include the 45 e-tron Sportback's 592 km WLTP range, 185 kW DC charging, and a new V2L/V2H function that turns the car into a mobile power source.

19 May 2026
Skoda Epiq: electric crossover on MEB+ from €32,100
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Skoda Epiq: electric crossover on MEB+ from €32,100

Škoda's smallest electric model slots into the same MEB+ platform as the VW ID. Polo and Cupra Raval, with three powertrain options and LFP batteries on the two entry variants.

19 May 2026
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