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Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as president and CEO

Volvo Cars has appointed Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer as its next president and chief executive, effective no later than 1 October 2027.

September 20, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz expands its camper van line-up with Marco Polo editions

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows Marco Polo EDITION and ACTIVITY EDITION special models plus Sprinter, Vito and Citan camper conversions at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

September 18, 2026
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Škoda extends National Theatre partnership until at least 2029

Škoda Auto has extended its National Theatre partnership, unbroken since 1998, to at least 2029, with funding and eight cars on long-term loan.

September 18, 2026
Alpine

Alpine A290 Rally Trophy heads to Rallye Cœur de France for penultimate round

The all-electric Alpine A290 Rally Trophy reaches its penultimate round at Rallye Cœur de France, with an Alpine Racing programme awaiting the champion.

September 18, 2026
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Peugeot brings its design teams to the Sochaux museum in November

Peugeot's design teams will meet the public at the L'Aventure Peugeot Museum in Sochaux on 21 and 22 November 2026.

September 18, 2026
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Nissan names Kazuta Amemiya as head of investor relations

Nissan appoints Kazuta Amemiya as head of investor relations from 1 October 2026, as Julian Krell leaves the company at the end of December.

September 18, 2026
Sport

Toyota Racing targets home win at the 6 Hours of Fuji

Toyota Racing leads the WEC manufacturers' standings by nine points as it heads to Fuji Speedway for its home race on 27 September.

September 17, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz starts production of the new GLA in Rastatt

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new GLA at Rastatt, with electric models already building and 48-volt hybrids following later in 2026.

September 17, 2026
Alpine

Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer

Former Mercedes CTO Mike Elliott returns to Enstone as chief technical officer at BWT Alpine Formula One Team.

September 17, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz launches I am Mercedes women’s fragrance

Mercedes-Benz has launched "I am Mercedes", a women's Eau de Parfum by perfumer Sophie Labbé, offered in 30, 50 and 100 ml.

September 17, 2026
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Volvo Cars targets 8 per cent EBIT margin with 13 new models

Volvo Cars has outlined a strategy update built around 13 new regionally tailored electrified models, deeper Geely synergies and an EBIT margin target beyond 8 per cent.

September 17, 2026
News

Volvo Cars plans 13 new models by the end of 2030

Volvo Cars will launch 13 all-new models by the end of 2030, seven for Western markets and six for China, mixing EVs with third-generation hybrids.

September 17, 2026
Sport

Toyota names partners for its hydrogen Hilux Dakar project

Jameel Motorsport, DENSO, TOYO TIRES and IAV join Toyota's GAZOO Racing for the hydrogen fuel cell DKR GR FC Hilux at the 2027 Dakar Rally.

September 16, 2026
Cupra

Cupra Raval Plus arrives in Denmark from DKK 199,990

Cupra's compact electric Raval is now priced from DKK 199,990 in Denmark, with preliminary figures of 116–226 hp and up to 444 km of WLTP range.

September 16, 2026
BMW

BMW Group marks 15 years of its social responsibility award

BMW Group has presented its Awards for Social Engagement for the 15th time, honouring four employees for volunteer projects in education, inclusion and women's support.

September 16, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for electric C 300 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz has opened orders for the C 300 4MATIC electric, a 310 kW all-wheel-drive C-Class with up to 690 km of WLTP range.

September 16, 2026
News

Volkswagen reveals the ID.3 GTI, its most powerful GTI yet

Volkswagen's electric ID.3 GTI arrives with 240 kW (326 PS), 545 Nm and a forecast range of up to 601 km, with pre-sales starting in early 2027.

September 16, 2026
Mini

MINI shows the Cooper S 5-door in Nanuq White

MINI has issued new images of the 204 hp Cooper S 5-door in Nanuq White, highlighting the five-seat hatchback's extra practicality.

September 15, 2026
BMW

BMW PGA Championship returns to Wentworth with hole-in-one car prize

BMW's PGA Championship returns to Wentworth from 15–20 September 2026 with a revamped hole-in-one prize offering a choice of ten cars.

September 15, 2026
BMW

Schubert Motorsport takes overall NLS win at the Nordschleife

Schubert Motorsport scored an overall NLS win at the Nordschleife as BMW's customer teams took class wins, ADAC points leads and the GT4 Italy title.

September 15, 2026
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Toyota, Volvo and Daimler Truck join forces on European hydrogen trucks

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, Toyota, Bosch and four energy partners set out a joint plan at IAA Transportation to scale hydrogen trucks and refuelling across Europe by 2030.

September 15, 2026