Drivers Section — International Edition
No. 097
July 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes claims victory at Spa on a bittersweet day

Mercedes reports a bittersweet victory at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

James Whitfield · 13 minutes ago · 1 min read
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Volvo Cars hits cost-savings target early despite tough Q2 2026

Volvo Cars returned to a SEK 0.8 billion operating profit in Q2 2026 and hit its full-year cost-savings target six months early.

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Ford

Ford fires up its 5.4-litre V8 for WEC Hypercar programme

Ford Racing has fired up its Coyote-based 5.4-litre V8 for its WEC Hypercar programme, with a track debut set for next month.

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Volkswagen ID. Polo gains cheaper 37-kWh battery from 24,995 euros

Volkswagen adds a cheaper 37-kWh ID. Polo with up to 334 km WLTP range, starting at 24,995 euros in Germany.

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BMW

Dorothea von Boxberg joins the BMW board for people and real estate

Dorothea von Boxberg joins the BMW AG Board of Management for People and Real Estate, and as Labour Relations Director, from 1 September 2026.

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BMW appoints Dorothea von Boxberg to its board of management

BMW's Supervisory Board has named Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg to its Board of Management as HR chief from 1 September, succeeding Ilka Horstmeier.

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Toyota’s European electric car sales double in the first half of 2026

Toyota Motor Europe's battery-electric sales rose 113% in H1 2026 as electrified models hit a record 87% of the company's total.

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