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Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC pickups failed crash prevention system tests
In IIHS tests, electronic assistants poorly recognized other vehicles and pedestrians, and some vans lacked automatic braking

Lancia Revives Legendary Name: Gamma HF Integrale Gets All-Wheel Drive and 375 hp
The sporty electric version of the new crossover accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and travels up to 676 km on a single charge

Tesla invents a way to press electric cars to the road with fans
The system should increase tire grip even at low speeds, when conventional aerodynamics are almost ineffective

Jeff Bezos suggested the idea of the first electric car to Ferrari back in 2016
A conversation with the Amazon founder influenced the brand's decision to seriously pursue electric vehicles

New Toyota RAV4 completely abandoned gasoline versions and received 150 km on electric power
The sixth generation of the crossover switched exclusively to hybrid powertrains, and the PHEV received an increased battery, all-wheel drive, and fast charging support

BYD opened pre-orders for the new Seagull: the electric car grew by 42 cm and received 127 hp
The second generation of the popular hatchback became five-seater, switched to rear-wheel drive, and received batteries up to 39.2 kWh

Volkswagen increased the speed of the electric Polo GTI to 190 km/h after customer complaints
The first electric GTI retained 226 hp and acceleration to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, but became 15 km/h faster than previously announced

New BMW iX3 M60 is 160 km more long-range than Porsche Macan Turbo Electric
The most powerful Bavarian received 612 hp and a 108.7 kWh battery: it accelerates slower, but requires fewer charging stops

MINI lifted the electric Countryman for off-road: ground clearance increased by 19 mm
The new Untamed version received all-terrain tires, re-tuned electronics, and body protection, but in Europe, full suspension refinement was only left for electric vehicles

Jaguar unveils production Type 01: electric GT gets 1016 hp and up to 720 km range
The new model retains the design of the Type 00 concept almost unchanged and features a triple-motor powertrain

BMW M produced its millionth car - an orange M3 Competition
The anniversary sedan was assembled in Munich 54 years after the division's founding

Tesla removed the standard radio receiver from another Model 3 version - now in Australia
The base sedan lost its built-in FM and digital DAB+ tuner, but internet radio via TuneIn remains

Geely to Bring New Monjaro EM-i to Paris: 340 hp and AWD Without a Driveshaft
The hybrid crossover retains its familiar body but gets a new GEA Evo platform and a power plant with electric all-wheel drive

Chinese cars have captured the UK market: now they may be subject to new tariffs
In September, almost every fourth new car in the country was imported from China, and the Jaecoo 7 unexpectedly became the sales leader

Fiat revives Multipla philosophy: new Multiplay transforms from pickup to SUV
The concept will be shown in Paris on October 12: the company wants to combine a passenger compartment with an open cargo area

BMW invested 1 billion euros in a battery plant for the new i3 and launched series production
The plant in Bavaria has been operating in two shifts from day one due to demand for Neue Klasse models

Tesla allows driving away from Supercharger with cable connected
The Emergency Drive Away feature allows bypassing the selector lock in an emergency: the cable breaks, but the car's charging port and the station are damaged

"Quacker" is no longer just for special vehicles: Mazda CX-6e gets a loudspeaker
The standard external speaker was created to warn pedestrians and cyclists, but the driver can enter their own messages and play them outside the car

VinFast US Sales Down 63%, But Company Prepares New Attempt with VF 8
The Vietnamese manufacturer updated its main crossover and launched a certified pre-owned car program

Citroën showed the first details of the new 2CV: the legendary model will return as an affordable electric car
The concept will debut in Paris on October 12, with the production version expected in 2028

Rivian sets sales record: new R2 helps company exceed analyst forecasts
In Q3, the American manufacturer delivered 19,248 electric vehicles to customers

Porsche brings back gasoline Macan in 2028, 911 won't go fully electric
The new head of the brand is changing strategy: the company wants to offer gasoline, hybrid, and electric models simultaneously

BMW gained 3.4%, but a strange reshuffle began within the model range
The 3 Series grew by 46%, the X5 became the brand's best-selling model, and iX sales collapsed by 96% due to a generation change

Bugatti Head Urges European Car Companies to Ditch Screens and Restore Luxury to Cars
Mate Rimac believes there's no point in trying to outdo the Chinese in the number of displays and digital features

Subaru boosts sales with Forester: crossover sets September record
In the first autumn month, Americans bought almost 16 thousand units of this model, and the share of hybrid versions of the model significantly increased over the year

Lexus TZ received 408 hp and turned out to be cheaper than RX
The top TZ 550e accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, price starts from 79,995 euros

Stellantis figured out how an electric car can get rid of a burning battery and drive away
The new patent describes an emergency mechanism that physically disconnects the traction battery


