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Ford BlueCruise Automated Driving System Appears on Kuga SUV

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Ford BlueCruise Automated Driving System Appears on Kuga SUV
Ford has introduced the partially automated driving technology BlueCruise for the updated Kuga SUV in the European specification.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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BMW recalls 575,000 vehicles due to starter fire risk

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BMW recalls 575,000 vehicles due to starter fire risk
BMW has announced a global recall campaign affecting around 575,000 vehicles. The reason is a possible starter defect: wear of the magnetic switch can lead to overheating and, in rare cases, ignition.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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A unique luggage partition has been created for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz

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A unique luggage partition has been created for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Volkswagen has introduced a new factory partition for the passenger ID. Buzz. It separates the second row of seats from the cargo compartment, thus turning the model into something between a minivan and a van.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Toyota introduced the new Highlander. Now it is an EV

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Toyota introduced the new Highlander. Now it is an EV
Toyota officially presented the new Highlander. The 2027 model is a three-row SUV, which will be assembled in the USA using American-made batteries.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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BMW and E.ON present Germany's first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid system

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BMW and E.ON present Germany's first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid system
BMW, together with E.ON, launched Germany's first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system for private customers. It allows electric vehicle owners to transfer energy from the battery back to the grid and receive up to 720 euros per year for it.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Toyota and Pony.ai unveiled the new bZ4X robotaxi for China

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Toyota and Pony.ai unveiled the new bZ4X robotaxi for China
GAC Toyota and Pony.ai introduced a production robotaxi in China based on the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover. The new model is designed for mass operation and is equipped with a seventh-generation autonomous driving system that completely replaces the driver.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Tesla Semi will go into mass production this year

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Tesla Semi will go into mass production this year
According to Elon Musk, Tesla will launch the Semi into mass production this year and begin deliveries to customers. It has been almost ten years since the model was first unveiled.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Former Apple Chief Designer Jony Ive Designed the Interior of Ferrari’s First Electric Vehicle

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Former Apple Chief Designer Jony Ive Designed the Interior of Ferrari’s First Electric Vehicle
The interior of the Ferrari Luce, designed by former Apple Chief Designer Jony Ive, combines digital technologies with physical controls and elements of retro design.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Toyota brings back the Highlander – now a fully electric SUV

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Toyota brings back the Highlander – now a fully electric SUV
Toyota has confirmed the return of the Highlander, but in a completely new format. The 2027 model will be a fully electric three-row SUV.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Skoda Epiq: New Details About the VW ID.Polo Brother

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Skoda Epiq: New Details About the VW ID.Polo Brother
The new Škoda Epiq was first presented to the public—albeit in camouflage coloring—on the streets of Porto, Portugal.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Ford revealed some details about the electric pickup for $30,000

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Ford revealed some details about the electric pickup for $30,000
Ford is developing a mid-sized electric pickup with an estimated price of $30,000, which will be the first model on the new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform (UEV). The company has not yet disclosed the design and specifications but has shown several photos of the production process.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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New BMW i3: pre-series production started

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New BMW i3: pre-series production started
The electric BMW i3 is on the final stretch to its official presentation. The company has started pre-series production of the model at its main plant in Munich.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Volkswagen revealed the Transporter Sportline

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Volkswagen revealed the Transporter Sportline
The Transporter Sportline with sporty design elements received an aggressive body kit, 19-inch wheels, a suspension lowered by 29 mm with Eibach, and a red stripe at the front that refers to the GTI style.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Lynk & Co 08 traveled a record 293 km on electric drive, having an official range of 200 km

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Lynk & Co 08 traveled a record 293 km on electric drive, having an official range of 200 km
The Lynk & Co 08 crossover entered the Guinness World Records by traveling 293 km solely in electric mode. This is the longest officially recorded distance on electric drive for a plug-in hybrid SUV.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Renault Captur got a new Eco-G version with 120 hp and a range of up to 1,400 km

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Renault Captur got a new Eco-G version with 120 hp and a range of up to 1,400 km
Renault expanded the Captur lineup by introducing a new Eco-G modification with 120 hp and LPG equipment. Thanks to two fuel tanks, the car can travel up to 1,400 km without refueling.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Škoda reported 1 million cars produced in 2025

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Škoda reported 1 million cars produced in 2025
In 2025, Škoda Auto produced 1,065,000 cars worldwide. This is 15% more than the previous year and the best result for the brand in the last six years.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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BMW secures the future of the ZF 8HP transmission

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BMW secures the future of the ZF 8HP transmission
BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen have signed a multi-billion euro contract for the supply of 8-speed automatic ZF 8HP transmissions.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Toyota, Suzuki and Daihatsu created a small van with a range of 257 km on a single charge

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Toyota, Suzuki and Daihatsu created a small van with a range of 257 km on a single charge
Toyota has started selling the Pixis Van BEV—a fully electric version of the popular commercial kei van for everyday work and last-mile delivery in Japanese cities.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Audi may change the naming scheme of its models again

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Audi may change the naming scheme of its models again
Audi acknowledged that the change in naming logic, which turned the A4 into the A5, ultimately confused everyone. The company now allows a return to a simpler and more understandable system.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Lexus LC will finally leave the market this year

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Lexus LC will finally leave the market this year
The era of the Lexus LC is coming to an end. The coupe and convertible will be discontinued at the end of August 2026. This became known from an official letter to dealers that appeared online, and was also confirmed by a Lexus representative.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 covered 8,000 km in the eNordkapp Challenge

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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 covered 8,000 km in the eNordkapp Challenge
The electric long-haul tractor Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 became the first battery-powered semi-trailer truck to complete the eNordkapp Challenge expedition, covering approximately 8,000 km from Germany to the North Cape in northern Norway.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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BMW iX3 2026 received a white steering wheel

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BMW iX3 2026 received a white steering wheel
BMW has expanded the list of options for the electric iX3 model year 2026. The list now includes a white steering wheel, which requires an additional payment of 250 euros.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Audi says goodbye to A1 and Q2

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Audi says goodbye to A1 and Q2
Audi started 2026 by discontinuing the production of the A1 and Q2 models. The compact hatchback and the brand’s smallest crossover are leaving the market without direct successors.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Restyling Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223: Here’s What Changed

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Restyling Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223: Here’s What Changed
Mercedes-Benz has shown the updated S-Class of the 2026 model year. Five years after the debut of the current generation, the company calls this update the most extensive within a single generation of the flagship sedan.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Ford Explorer and Capri got an LFP battery and a new 140 kW motor

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Ford Explorer and Capri got an LFP battery and a new 140 kW motor
Ford has updated the basic versions of the electric Explorer and Capri. The Standard Range models with rear-wheel drive switched to the new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and received a more powerful electric motor.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM