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BMW

BMW X5 and iX5 Long Wheelbase revealed for China

BMW reveals long-wheelbase X5 and its first all-electric iX5 exclusively for China, with up to 1,000 km CLTC range and a 2027 launch.

July 27, 2026
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Škoda posts record EV deliveries and holds second place in Europe

Škoda delivered 555,700 cars in H1 2026, with record electric sales keeping it Europe's second-best-selling brand.

July 24, 2026
Lexus

Lexus LFA Concept takes to the Goodwood hill climb

Lexus releases new studio shots and video of its LFA Concept electric supercar after its run at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

July 24, 2026
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Škoda posts record EV sales and second place in Europe in H1 2026

Škoda delivered 555,700 cars in H1 2026, with record BEV sales up 48.3% and revenue of €16.0 billion.

July 24, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 order books widen with new variants

Mercedes-Benz has widened the order range for its electric VLE 300 Grand Limousine with additional variants from 23 July 2026.

July 23, 2026
Ford

Ford and Geely Auto form European joint venture around Valencia plant

Ford announces a European joint venture with Geely Auto, centred on its Valencia plant in Spain.

July 23, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz marks 25 years of the R 230 SL roadster

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 25 years of the R 230 SL, the roadster it launched as the SL for the new millennium.

July 23, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz opens a summer home in Kampen on Sylt

Mercedes-Benz has opened a seasonal "Summer Home" brand space in Kampen on Sylt, running since 4 July 2026.

July 23, 2026
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Renault Group holds steady in H1 2026 as electrified sales climb

Renault Group sold 1.17 million vehicles in H1 2026, near-flat year-on-year, as electrified cars passed 52% of its European sales.

July 23, 2026
Ford

Ford powers a DJ stage at Valencia’s FAR Festival with a Ranger PHEV

Ford powered a DJ booth at Valencia's FAR Festival using a Ranger PHEV's Pro Power Onboard system.

July 22, 2026
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Nissan launches the LEAF NISMO performance EV in Japan

Nissan has launched the LEAF NISMO, a performance-tuned version of its new electric hatchback, on sale in Japan now.

July 22, 2026
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Volkswagen opens orders for new 125 kW full hybrid Golf and T-Roc

Volkswagen opens German pre-sales for a self-charging 125 kW full hybrid in the Golf and T-Roc, priced from 41,400 euros.

July 21, 2026
Ford

Ford adds Puma Gen-E Black Edition and ST Edition in Europe

Ford introduces two new Puma variants in Europe, the Gen-E Black Edition and the ST Edition.

July 21, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz opens its first global-concept Studio in Los Angeles

Mercedes-Benz has opened a new global-concept Studio in Los Angeles, its first U.S. site with a MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure personalisation hub.

July 21, 2026
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Peugeot marks 30 years of the Partner and 10 of the Traveller

Peugeot celebrates 30 years of the Partner van and 10 years of the Traveller, and trails new Active, Pro Skill and mild-hybrid versions.

July 21, 2026
BMW

BMW’s Landshut plant takes on software for humanoid factory robots

BMW Group Plant Landshut is leading the software development behind AI-supported humanoid robotics for the carmaker's component production.

July 21, 2026
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Maybach reveals the new GLS 680 luxury SUV

Mercedes-Maybach announces a new version of its flagship GLS 680 luxury SUV, so far confirming only WLTP consumption and emissions figures.

July 21, 2026
BMW

BMW and MINI expand EV charging tools for holiday road trips

BMW and MINI add charging price transparency, live cost tracking and route planning as their charging network reaches 3.1 million points worldwide.

July 21, 2026
Ford

Ford Ranger becomes a mobile drone base for survey firm Team UAV

Survey firm Team UAV uses the Ford Ranger pickup as a mobile base to carry and launch its drones across remote terrain.

July 20, 2026
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Toyota and Uber team up to put electrified cars in more drivers’ hands

Toyota and Uber launch a European partnership offering ride-hailing drivers preferential deals on hybrid, electric and used Toyota and Lexus cars.

July 20, 2026
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Škoda builds its one-millionth Karoq at Kvasiny

Škoda has built its one-millionth Karoq at Kvasiny, with a next-generation model due at the turn of 2027 and 2028.

July 17, 2026