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Automakers are putting humanoid robots on the assembly line - but humans are still faster for now
BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, and Tesla are already testing humanoids, but robots are still far from fully replacing workers

Volkswagen calls profit targets "fantasy": union demands strategy review
The company aims to achieve an operating margin of 8-10% by 2030, despite the current figure being almost half that

BMW released only 40 anniversary M3s - and all of them went to China
20 sedans and 20 wagons of the rarest version have been prepared

China announces largest car recall: Tesla recalls almost 3 million cars due to door handles
The hidden door handle problem turned out to be more serious than it initially appeared

Toyota devised an unusual way to check problematic V6s: the engine will be "listened to" after being hit with a hammer
Instead of a mass replacement, the company will check over 250,000 Tundra and Lexus engines using an accelerometer and special software

No boring cars: Toyota GR GT is unprofitable, but the company still produces it for one purpose
The company expects to recoup the project in a different way - through technology, motorsport, and brand image

Cadillac F1 not for sale: team denies rumors
Talks about this emerged after financial reshuffles around team owner Mark Walter

Tesla Robotaxi in Austin Crashes into Barrier: Autonomous Vehicle Fails to Navigate Around Obstacle
The Robotaxi attempted to bypass temporary bollards and ended up driving straight through them

Mazda3 to get Spirit Racing version with turbo engine in 2027
The car is expected to feature racing program technologies: a 2.5-liter turbo engine, Brembo, RAYS, and aerodynamics from the track version

Porsche to expand Sonderwunsch: Unique Cayenne and Panamera models can be ordered with factory customization
The individualization program, previously mainly available for the 911, now extends to more practical models, including classic cars

Ford Transforms Ranger Super Duty into a Fire Truck: It Gets Pumps and 4x4
The pickup truck is designed to reach places where a full-size fire truck would struggle

Rivian Prepares to Open a Window to Europe: American Manufacturer Names R2 as its Main Weapon
The UK will be the first new market, then the company plans to expand to the continent

Aston Martin Valen received an 850-hp V12
The company transformed the Vanquish into an extreme special version with a carbon fiber body and magnesium wheels

Car thefts in Russia declined: the number of thefts decreased by almost 13%
Cameras and anti-theft systems are changing the work of criminals: fewer cars are being stolen, but Chinese models and commercial vehicles are increasingly coming into focus.

Changan Qiyuan sharply increased in Russia: more cars imported in July than in the first half of the year
The Chinese sub-brand is not officially represented in Russia, but its cars are increasingly appearing on the market through parallel imports

Tesla loses Russian market for third consecutive year: only 9 new cars registered in July
In the first seven months of 2026, only 89 new cars were registered - 14 times fewer than in the same period of 2023

Volvo to start evaluating driving style: good drivers promised insurance discount
The new system analyzes braking, acceleration, and turns, then converts vehicle data into a personal safety rating

First Electric Ferrari Sold for $40 Million: Almost 40 Times the Original Estimate
The anniversary Luce "Chassis 0" became the most expensive new car sold at auction

Car mirror will start monitoring: new camera will detect driver distraction before electronics
Magna moves attention monitoring system from dashboard

BYD collected 1002 orders in Japan in two weeks: the cheap Racco attacks the kei-car market
Low price and a range of up to 320 km make it a direct competitor to local models

Subaru Denies Outback Engine Warranty After DIY Oil Change
Subaru Canada Requires Proof of Service Performed

Land Rover Transforms Dakar Winner into Road Car
The new Defender Dakar features 35-inch tires, Bilstein racing suspension, and a special Flight Mode

Spyker is back with an 800-hp V8 and manual transmission: only 25 new Preliator XXV will be built
The Dutch brand is reborn with almost no compromises: handmade aluminum body, Audi engine, and no electrification

Chinese GAC Challenges Volkswagen ID.3: New Aion UT Already on Sale in Europe
The compact electric car received 204 hp, a 60 kWh LFP battery, and up to 430 km WLTP range, and is assembled directly in Austria

Voyah Made an Electric Car Drive on the Ceiling: Passion S Replicated Schumacher's Stunt
The Chinese crossover performed a full loop inside a tunnel at about 130 km/h; Voyah claims the car was production-ready and without special modifications

Nissan turns Kicks into a small SUV: new version gets all-wheel drive and Off-Road mode
The compact crossover received the Rock Creek package for the first time

Cadillac Replaces Head in Debut F1 Season: Budkowski to Accelerate Team Development
The American project is now led by an engineer with experience from Ferrari, McLaren, FIA, and Alpine

Toyota brings C-HR back to Japan
The popular crossover will be available in its home market exclusively with an electric powertrain

Acura Showcases NEXERA Vision: This is What Its Future Cars Will Look Like
The concept with butterfly doors will not go into production, but its design will form the basis for the next generation Acura RDX
