Automotive publications for 8 August 2026

Volkswagen Prepares Pickup for the USA: Amarok May Get a New Relative Before the End of the Decade
The German brand is considering entering one of the most profitable segments of the American market, but it will likely have to compete with the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma

Mercedes-Benz VLE Prepares for China Debut: Electric Minivan Gets Two Versions Up to 409 hp
The new model on the Van Architecture platform will be produced specifically for the local market and will face the rapidly growing class of premium MPVs

XPeng loses momentum: 38,000 cars a month is no longer enough to impress the Chinese market
Sales growth was incomparable to the results of its main competitors

Toyota May Bring Back the Starlet: Legendary Hatchback Could Fill the Void Left by the Passo
The compact model could return in 2027 and get its own GR sports version for the first time in many years