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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"

BYD Launches Special Taxi Sedan - With Autopilot, Fast Charging, and Up to 605 km Range
The new Linghui e9 was not created for private owners: the focus is on taxi fleets, carsharing, and government agencies

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

Tesla Model Y First to Pass New NHTSA Tests: Now Evaluating More Than Just Crash Tests
The car successfully passed ADAS system checks in the USA

BYD's Ultra-Fast Charging Sparks Debate: Battery Temperature Exceeds 76°C
Test Raises Questions About Battery Life Under Extreme Currents

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

Nissan cuts staff in Europe and seeks partners to load factories
The company is cutting up to 10% of its employees in the Old World

Chery is looking for a name for its pickup truck: diesel PHEV is ready for launch
The company is bringing the car to market and letting Australians choose the name themselves

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

RAV4 could become truly GR: Toyota is ready to install a 2.4 turbo, but doubts demand
The current version already accelerates to 100 km/h in ~5.8 s - the next step is not about technology, but about the market

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

Lithuania restricted fuel in car tanks at the border: what changed for drivers and why it matters
Since 2026, a limit of 200 liters applies - exceeding it results in a fine and confiscation

Rolls-Royce Sales in Russia Grow Despite Price: What's Behind the Demand for Spectre and Cullinan
42 new cars in a quarter - the focus shifts to SUVs and the brand's first electric model

The Return of Xterra: Can Nissan Compete with Bronco and Wrangler Without a Manual Transmission?
The new body-on-frame SUV with V6 and hybrid promises a price under $40,000, but the focus is on design and platform

Supercar as a Company Car: German Court Recognizes Lamborghini Aventador as a Work Tool - Where is the Line?
The decision of the highest tax authority legalizes an unconventional "fleet" if business use is proven

Volvo Integrates Google Gemini into Cars: Is Voice Control a Thing of the Past?
New AI transforms the multimedia system into a full-fledged assistant - with dialogue, context, and route planning