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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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Volvo XC60 and XC90 gain long-range plug-in hybrid power

Volvo's updated XC60 and XC90 become long-range plug-in hybrids with up to 200 km and 160 km of electric range, with orders opening now.

September 15, 2026
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Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric wins Van of the Year 2027

Renault's new all-electric Trafic Van E-Tech has been named International Van of the Year 2027 by a unanimous jury at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover.

September 15, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz previews future vans with electric VLE and BOuLDER sculpture

Mercedes-Benz Vans shows the electric VLE as an eight-seat shuttle and previews the next Sprinter with THE BOuLDER sculpture at IAA Transportation 2026.

September 14, 2026
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Volvo Cars to host Strategy Update 2026 on 17 September

Volvo Cars will present its Strategy Update 2026 on 17 September, livestreamed 09:00–12:00 CEST in English with a Q&A session.

September 14, 2026
BMW

BMW Maps merges navigation and driver assistance into one 3D view

BMW Maps will combine route guidance, environmental perception and driver assistance status in one 3D display from October 2026.

September 14, 2026
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Toyota expands hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy trucks

Toyota's third-generation fuel cell system heads to 40 Scania trucks and IVECO's S-eWay, as the company joins cellcentric as an equal shareholder.

September 14, 2026
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Toyota targets 200,000 European van and pickup sales by 2030

Toyota is aiming for 200,000 annual LCV sales and an 8% European market share by 2030, with a hydrogen Hilux confirmed for 2028.

September 14, 2026
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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency sets three aerodynamic world records

Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency concept claims three world records, including a 0.158 drag coefficient, using ID. Polo production hardware.

September 14, 2026
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Renault reveals new Trafic Van E-Tech electric at IAA Transportation

Renault's new Trafic Van E-Tech electric debuts at IAA Transportation with an 81 kWh battery, over 470 km of range and an 800V architecture.

September 14, 2026
Alpine

Alpine Lacoste A290 Rallye takes second place at Chantilly

Alpine's one-off A290 Rallye created with Lacoste, complete with 290 hidden crocodiles, took second in the Concept Car class at Chantilly.

September 14, 2026
Ford

Ford Pro reveals Transit City chassis cab with box van and dropside bodies

Ford Pro has revealed a chassis cab version of the compact Transit City at IAA Transportation 2026, shown with box van and dropside conversions.

September 14, 2026
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Skoda Epiq becomes the brand’s new all-electric entry model

Skoda has released the press kit for the Epiq, a compact front-wheel-drive EV that becomes the entry model in the brand's electric range.

September 14, 2026
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Škoda Superb marks 25 years since its 2001 debut

Škoda marks 25 years of the modern Superb, with nearly 1.8 million delivered across four generations since the 2001 Frankfurt debut.

September 11, 2026