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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.

July 17, 2026
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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.

July 16, 2026
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.

July 16, 2026
BMW

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.

July 16, 2026
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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.

July 16, 2026
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Škoda builds its one-millionth Karoq at Kvasiny

Škoda Auto has built its one-millionth Karoq at Kvasiny, a 1.5 TSI in Graphite Grey.

July 16, 2026
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Volvo EX60 electric SUV reaches first customers in Europe

Volvo has begun delivering its electric EX60 SUV, claiming up to 810 km of range and 16-minute fast charging.

July 16, 2026
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Nissan launches the all-new Elgrand in Japan

Nissan has launched the all-new Elgrand premium minivan in Japan with third-generation e-POWER and enhanced e-4ORCE all-wheel drive.

July 16, 2026
BMW

BMW rebrands its M Driving Experience as AREA M and adds Memmingen site

BMW relaunches its M Driving Experience as AREA M on 3 February 2026, adding a Memmingen site and a gamified Games of Drift contest.

July 15, 2026
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Volvo Cars secures state support to strengthen its Ghent plant

Volvo Cars has signed an MoU with Belgian and Flemish authorities for a support package of up to EUR 119 million to strengthen its Ghent plant.

July 15, 2026
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Volkswagen reveals the electric ID. Cross with prices from 27,995 euros

Volkswagen's new electric ID. Cross compact SUV offers up to 427 km of range and starts at 27,995 euros in Germany.

July 15, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz reveals the all-new electric GLB with EQ Technology

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the all-new fully electric GLB, a seven-seat compact SUV, with a combined WLTP consumption of 18.3–15.8 kWh/100 km.

July 15, 2026
BMW

BMW, Toyota, Bosch and Repsol test 100% renewable gasoline in Spain

BMW, Toyota, Bosch and Repsol have launched a six-month Spanish pilot running around 20 cars on 100% renewable gasoline.

July 15, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz adds workplace charging for German fleet customers

Mercedes-Benz and ChargePoint launch an integrated workplace-charging solution for business fleet customers in Germany.

July 15, 2026
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Toyota, BMW, Bosch and Repsol trial 100% renewable gasoline in Spain

Toyota, BMW, Bosch and Repsol have launched a six-month Spanish pilot running around 20 existing cars on 100% renewable gasoline.

July 15, 2026
Ford

Ford Pro AI turns fleet data into actionable insights

Ford Pro AI is a new intelligent fleet assistant that turns connected-vehicle data into insights managers can act on.

July 15, 2026
Mini

MINI Aceman E gets Genuine MINI Accessories for outdoor adventures

MINI shows the all-electric Aceman E fitted with Genuine MINI Accessories for outdoor and everyday use.

July 14, 2026
BMW

BMW R 12 G/S becomes the GS Trophy 2026 competition bike

BMW Motorrad reveals the R 12 G/S in full off-road specification as the competition bike for the International GS Trophy 2026 in Romania.

July 14, 2026
Cupra

Cupra Raval earns top marks in first Danish reviews

Cupra's round-up of the first Danish reviews of the Raval EV is strongly positive, praising its range, practicality and driving feel.

July 14, 2026
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Škoda adds Camp Mode to the MyŠkoda app for its EVs

Škoda Auto's new Camp Mode lets EV owners keep a set cabin temperature overnight, across the Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq and Peaq.

July 14, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz to build the electric C-Class at its Kecskemet plant

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its Kecskemet plant in Hungary to produce the new fully electric C-Class.

July 13, 2026