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Chrysler wants to sell cheap cars again - the problem is the brand has almost forgotten how to do it
Stellantis showed dealers a mysterious Chrysler Pronto model priced at around $20,000

Toyota gets a best-selling electric car for just over a million rubles
The compact Toyota bZ3X has become one of the most popular new cars in China

This Shelby Cobra could fetch over $3 million - there are hardly any left
A rare 1966 model has been put up for auction

Serial version of Xiaomi YU7 GT spotted on Chinese roads
An ultra-powerful crossover with hypercar-level acceleration could become a new nightmare for Porsche

Geely entered the Canadian market under a different brand - and this could be a workaround for China
The automotive giant from the Middle Kingdom began sales in North America through Lotus

Tesla Robotaxi competitor under scrutiny after 16 accidents - autonomous taxi industry faces new challenge
US regulators have launched an investigation into Avride, an Uber partner, due to "overly aggressive" vehicle behavior

Toyota and Lexus are falling behind in the main automotive race - the brands still lack an equivalent to Super Cruise
While GM, Ford, and Rivian are developing hands-free driving systems, the Japanese have virtually frozen their own Teammate project

Ford invented a car that will avoid parking collisions on its own - and it no longer seems like science fiction
The company's new patent describes cars capable of autonomously avoiding collisions even without a driver inside

China Prepares 2000-hp Hypercar: The Horsepower Race Among Automakers Is Getting Out of Control
Zeekr may release a 001 FR version with Rimac Nevera and Lotus Evija-level output

Honda Accord Turns 50: The Sedan That Outlasted Crossovers and Sold 25 Million Units
The model remains a rare example of a classic body style that hasn't lost ground even in the SUV era

Chinese Cars Have Become Too Cheap for the US: The New Car Market Approaches a Dangerous Limit
While the average car price in America has exceeded $51,000, China sells hundreds of models for less than $25,000

Subaru Accused of Chronic Battery Drain: Problem Affects Nearly Entire Model Range
A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company in the USA

MG unveiled a "Chinese Taycan" for under $30,000-and with a new generation autopilot
The new liftback features a Porsche silhouette, a roof-mounted lidar, and an autonomous driving system with "predictive thinking"

16 driving wheels and eight steering axles: Tatra showed a truck resembling a giant centipede
The Czech company sent a unique Phoenix chassis to Australia - the machine was created for heavy special equipment and off-road work

BMW Quietly Discontinues Its Last True Roadster - And Now the Brand Has Only One Convertible Left
Z4 production has officially ended, closing a 30-year chapter of the marque's two-seater sports cars

Chinese brands are already in the US - and it's not just BYD: Geely found an unexpected way into the market
Through Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus, the Chinese auto giant is gradually strengthening its position in America, while authorities debate import bans on cars from China

Switzerland Lifts 71-Year Ban on Motor Racing: The Path for Formula 1 is Open Again
After the 1955 Le Mans disaster, the country banned circuit racing for decades

Audi brings back the ghost of speed: the legendary Auto Union Lucca recreated almost 90 years later
The company restored the record-breaking Silver Arrow with a V16, which disappeared after the 1935 races

AMG brings back the V8 engine: the hybrid C63 couldn't withstand fan pressure and weight
Mercedes confirmed: first models to appear by the end of 2026

Electric Vehicles Still Less Profitable: Volkswagen Group Awaits SSP Platform to Close the Gap
Margins on current models lag ICE by 20-30%: cost pressure and emission standards change strategy

Wheels May Detach: Tesla Recalls Cybertruck RWD - Brake Disc Issue
The defect leads to stud area destruction; 173 pickups with 18-inch wheels are affected by the recall

80,000 Orders in 48 Days: Demand for Xiaomi SU7 Continues to Amaze
Configuration updates and bonuses spurred an increase in paid pre-orders

Brakes without fluid: Brembo removes hydraulics - what does it change?
The Sensify system relies on brake-by-wire and electric motors instead of traditional circuits

Geely goes to Australia "like Toyota, but from China": but still far from BYD
A new CEO and a focus on broad coverage - from pickups to PHEVs - should fill key market niches

5 Chinese Auto Giants with Trillions in Revenue, Who Are They? - XPeng CEO Gives His Forecast
The head of the company announced future market consolidation and named a key problem - the overheating of new products

Abandoning "Battery-Only"? Automakers Double Down on Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuels - What's Changing in Practice?
OEMs diversify powertrains: increased investment in H2 and e-fuels amidst infrastructure limitations

"Formula 1" Prepares for V8 Engine Return: Simpler, Lighter, and Cheaper - But Not Without Hybridization
FIA Aims for 2030: Electric Power Share to Drop to 10-20%, Focus on Sound, Weight, and Budget

Cameras only in accident-prone areas? Deputies against lowering the "threshold" to 2-3 km/h
It is proposed to maintain the +20 km/h tolerance and establish rules for the placement of enforcement cameras

Lego Releases Iconic Cars: Supra, Ferrari 499P, and Hoonicorn
June's Speed Champions release turns racing and movie icons into mass-market products with up to 345 elements of detail

New Mazda MX-5: Engineers Listen to Fans - But What About Lightness and Manual Transmission?
The brand has opened up the roadster's development to communities, promising to maintain balance and a driver-focused character