Drivers Section — International Edition
No. 197
August 2026
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Skoda starts production of the electric Peaq in Mlada Boleslav

Skoda has started series production of the seven-seat electric Peaq in Mlada Boleslav, on the same line as the Elroq, Enyaq and Octavia.

Yuki Tanaka · 2 hours ago · 4 min read
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Nissan Qashqai e-POWER sets Guinness World Records title with 1,980 km drive

A Nissan Qashqai with next-generation e-POWER has driven 1,980 km on one tank in Colombia to claim a Guinness World Records title.

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Mini

MINI enters the 2026 Rebelle Rally with a new rugged variant

MINI will contest the 2026 Rebelle Rally for the first time with an as-yet-unrevealed rugged model variant, due for a global reveal this autumn.

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 sets a Nürburgring record for its class

Mercedes-AMG says the electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 7:32.070 minutes, a claimed class record.

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG leads several GT titles at the 2026 season’s halfway point

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport leads or contends for the title in most major GT series at the halfway stage of 2026, after wins at the Nürburgring, Daytona, Bathurst and Fuji.

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Audi

Audi says the A2 e-tron is its most efficient model yet

Audi quotes preliminary WLTP consumption of 12.8 kWh/100 km for the A2 e-tron 140 kW with the efficiency package, making it the brand's most efficient model.

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Nissan names Matthew Weaver global design chief as Albaisa retires

Nissan promotes Matthew Weaver to Corporate Executive, Global Design from 1 October 2026, as Alfonso Albaisa steps down and retires at the end of the year.

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