VW ID. Buzz 2026 Gets 335 HP AWD and Real Steering Buttons, Not in America
Volkswagen updates the ID. Buzz for Europe with a 335 hp dual-motor variant, physical steering wheel buttons, V2L capability, and one-pedal driving. North America skips the 2026 model year entirely.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 N Moves Into Play As Kia EV3 GT Forces The Hand
Hyundai previously ruled out N treatment for 400-volt EVs. The Kia EV3 GT, on the same underpinnings, has quietly ended that position.
Cupra Raval Opens UK Order Books From GBP 23,785, Hits The Street In Summer 2026
Four trims, 37 kWh or 52 kWh battery, 280 miles range at mid trim, and a VZ performance variant with an e-LSD.
BYD, Geely, Chery Push 9 Percent European Share As Local Production Becomes The Next Battle
Chinese brands doubled European share year-on-year, with factories landing in Hungary, Spain, and Austria. Stellantis-Leapmotor is the template the industry is copying in reverse.
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Dacia's $21,000 EV Spied In Europe, Twingo Bones With A Sandero Face
First of four Dacia EVs lands this year below EUR 18,000, built on Renault's RGEV Small platform with 80 hp and 163 miles of LFP range.
Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV Under Study For Europe as Dongfeng Z9 Rebadge
Nissan is evaluating a European launch for the 402 hp Frontier Pro PHEV, a Chinese-built truck co-developed with Dongfeng that is mechanically a rebadged Z9. Launch would undercut a Ford Ranger Raptor on price by 30 percent while doubling the electric-only range usability.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 Reveals With 496 km WLTP and 11 HP LESS in the Long Range Trim
Hyundai reveals the Ioniq 3 for Europe: a 4,155 mm aero hatchback on 400V E-GMP with 42.2 or 61 kWh packs, 344 or 496 km WLTP. The Long Range runs 11 hp less than the Standard Range, an efficiency-first tuning move that prioritizes range certification over launch-chart bragging rights.
Aston Martin Appeals Trademark Loss Against Company Owned by Its 17 Percent Shareholder
Aston Martin filed an appeal at the UK Court of Appeal against a 2023 trademark ruling in favor of Geelys London EV Company. In 2024, Geely acquired a 17 percent stake in Aston Martin for 310 million dollars, making Aston the plaintiff and the defendants parent company simultaneous business partners.
Mercedes Electric C-Class Debuts With 473-Mile Range and Dual-Motor 482 HP
Mercedes revealed the first fully electric C-Class with a 94 kWh battery, 473 miles WLTP range, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, and an optional 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen. The car chases the BMW i3 Neue Klasse, which claims up to 562 miles WLTP.
BYD's Denza Z9 GT Opens European Orders at Three Times Its Chinese Price
Denza launched in Europe at the Paris Opera House with Daniel Craig. The Z9 GT EV starts at €115,000 in Germany — just under the Porsche Panamera — which is three times its 269,800 yuan Chinese price. Orders are open in five countries with 30 planned by year-end 2026.
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV: 900 km Range, €29,900 in Europe
Leapmotor prices its C-segment crossover at €29,900 with a 1.5L range extender, 86 km electric range, and 900 km combined. Stellantis dealer network, Qualcomm 8155 interior, and seven airbags standard.
BYD Registrations Jump 162% in Europe, Beating Tesla Again
BYD registered 17,954 units in February vs Tesla's 17,664. Year-to-date lead: 36,196 to 25,739. Growth curve shows no sign of slowing.
Leapmotor Opens Munich R&D Hub as Exports Surpass 100,000 Units
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor opens Munich design center. 2025: 596,555 deliveries (+103%), 67K exports. 2026 target: 1M+ deliveries. B10 production Oct 2026.
Porsche 911 Dakar vs. the Dolomites: Six Passes, 480 HP, and Road Salt
Stefan Bogner took the rally-bred 911 through Gardena, Falzarego, Giau, Pordoi, and Sella in winter. 300 strangers stopped to stare.
Fiat 600 Petrol: 100 HP Turbo Three-Cylinder and a 2,000-Unit Street Edition
Fiat adds a 1.0T petrol option with VGT and 350-bar injection to the 600 lineup, plus a blacked-out Street launch edition limited to 2,000 units.
VW Multivan T7 Facelift: New Face, Matte Paint, and Hidden Interior Upgrades
Redesigned bumper, first-ever matte paint option, enlarged infotainment with simplified menus, and the 241 hp eHybrid 4Motion with 59-mile electric range.
DS N°7: 460-Mile Electric Range, Night Vision, and a €64,200 Price Tag
DS replaces its compact crossover with the N°7 on STLA Medium. Three EV options up to 460 miles WLTP, night vision, and a hybrid at €64,200.
BYD Plans 1,500 kW Flash Chargers for Europe, Starting Within Weeks
BYD brings 1,500 kW flash-charging stations to Europe. Denza Z9GT Paris debut April 8. 20,000 stations targeted in China by end 2026.
VW ID. Cross Previewed in Amsterdam: Electric Compact SUV From €28,000
Five seats, three power levels (85-155 kW), two battery sizes (37-52 kWh), and a starting price that undercuts most EV competitors. Autumn 2026 launch.
VW Names ID.3 Successor 'Neo' and Adds LFP Battery, V2L, One-Pedal Driving
The ID.3 Neo debuts mid-April with new APP 350 motor, 58 kWh LFP pack (+40 km range), V2L at 3.6 kW, and physical steering wheel buttons.
Audi RS3 Competition Limited: 750 Units, Three-Way Coilovers, Ceramic Brakes
Audi marks 50 years of the five-cylinder with a 750-unit RS3: three-way adjustable coilovers, ceramic brakes, reduced firewall insulation. From €108,365.
Dacia Striker: Crossover Wagon With Hybrid 4x4, Under €25,000
Dacia's largest model is a 4.62 m crossover wagon with hybrid 4x4 and LPG options under €25K. CMF-B platform, Turkey production, June 2026 launch.
Cupra Born Facelift: Physical Buttons Return, 372-Mile Range, 322 HP VZ
Cupra facelifts the Born with real steering wheel buttons, shark-nose styling, and three powertrains from 187 to 322 hp. Up to 600 km range.
Volvo Ramps Up EX60 Production After 3,000+ Swedish Orders in One Month
European order intake outpaces the EX30's early numbers. Torslanda may skip its summer shutdown for the first time in Volvo history.
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid: Budget Hatchback Done Right From 16,990 EUR
A 1.2L turbo mild-hybrid making 109 hp on Stellantis Smart Car platform. Starting at 16,990 euros, it competes with the Dacia Sandero.
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