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BMW

BMW wins Chinese technology award for Gen6 battery

BMW's Gen6 high-voltage battery, the core technology of the Neue Klasse, has won a technology award at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China.

September 24, 2026
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Renault 8 Gordini Concept turns a rear-drive icon electric

Renault's 8 Gordini Concept is a 270 hp two-seat electric coupé reviving the 1964 rear-drive icon, on show in Paris in October.

September 24, 2026
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Nissan hands its Namie mobility trial to the town as public transport

Nissan's five-and-a-half-year Namie Smart Mobility trial in Fukushima ends in September, with the town taking the on-demand service over as public transport from 1 October.

September 24, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer donate 11,478 tennis balls in London

Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer are donating 11,478 tennis balls to London clubs through the Neon Legacy Initiative ahead of the Laver Cup 2026.

September 23, 2026
Alpine

Alpine shows Trevor Jackson’s A390 ‘Array’ art car at Goodwood Revival

Alpine unveiled Trevor Jackson's one-off take on the electric A390 at the 2026 Goodwood Revival, alongside three other cars from its past and present.

September 23, 2026
BMW

BMW 7 Series anchors A.A.Murakami art installation in Istanbul

BMW's new 7 Series takes centre stage in A.A.Murakami's "SYMBIOSIS" installation at Contemporary Istanbul, running 23–27 September.

September 23, 2026
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Renault Group brings 50 cars and six debuts to the Paris Motor Show

Renault Group will show 50 vehicles in Paris from 12 to 18 October 2026, including six public premieres and four concept cars across four booths.

September 23, 2026
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Nissan returns to the A-segment with the electric PIXO city car

Nissan's new PIXO is an A-segment electric city car with up to 259 km of WLTP range, 50 kW rapid charging and a 2027 launch.

September 23, 2026
BMW

BMW details sustainability plan for the new 3 Series

BMW extends its lifecycle sustainability approach to both electric and combustion versions of the new 3 Series, with a TÜV-verified carbon footprint to follow.

September 23, 2026
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Volkswagen ID. Polo wins German Car of the Year 2026 Budget class

The electric Volkswagen ID. Polo has won the Budget category at the German Car of the Year 2026 awards, ahead of the Renault Twingo and Clio.

September 22, 2026
Ford

Ford Ranger PHEV used to power remote farms in Norway

Ford says the plug-in hybrid Ranger is being used as a mobile power source on Norwegian farms with no road access and no generator.

September 22, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC named German Premium Car of the Year 2027

The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC has won the German Premium Car of the Year 2027 title, with the GCOTY jury praising its coherent concept and comfortable ride.

September 22, 2026
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Škoda Peaq arrives as the brand’s new electric flagship

Škoda has announced the Peaq, a new electric flagship model, but has not yet published specifications, range figures or pricing.

September 22, 2026
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Renault caps the Rafale range with 1,500-unit hypnotic edition

Renault limits the Rafale hypnotic to 1,500 numbered cars, with satin forest black paint and a 300 hp plug-in hybrid, from €63,550 in France.

September 22, 2026
Alpine

Alpine brings new A290 Collection and Atelier options to Paris

Alpine launches an A290 Collection trim and extends Atelier Alpine to the A390 at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, with a first look at the next A110.

September 21, 2026
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Nissan reveals the 2027 Rogue Hybrid with e-POWER drive

Nissan has unveiled the 2027 Rogue Hybrid, bringing its e-POWER series-hybrid system to the US compact SUV from autumn 2026.

September 21, 2026
BMW

BMW iX5 goes to Lacroix after hole-in-one at Wentworth

Frédéric Lacroix won the new all-electric BMW iX5 xDrive60 M Sport with a hole-in-one at the BMW PGA Championship, where J.J. Spaun took the title.

September 20, 2026
Cupra

Cupra extends its Charity Catwalk partnership into a third year

Cupra returns as official category and mobility partner for Charity Catwalk 2026 in Copenhagen, after the event raised a record DKK 817,000 in 2025.

September 20, 2026
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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