Jetta And Taycan Among 10 Cars Facing The Axe At VW Group: Report
The VW Group plans to slash its model count by 50 percent. It hasn’t given any names, but German media already has a list of 10 cars. The Porsche Boxster…
Do Hyundai Hybrids Sell Well?
Hyundai reports its best first half of sales in company history to start 2026. Hybrids now account for 33% of sales. Hybrid sales are up 74% in June 2026. 2026…
Hyundai Could Be The Next Automaker To Go Hybrid-Only
Hyundai could make some models hybrid-only, like Toyota. A few vehicles, like small hatchbacks, could keep internal-combustion powertrains. Hyundai’s hybrid vehicles are already outselling combustion ones. Toyota recently decided that…
The Volkswagen Group Wants To Sell Fewer Models And Variants
The VW Group will favor higher-volume models. It wants to make it easier for customers to choose from its range of models and variants. Production overcapacity will also be reduced.…
The New BMW X5 Cleverly Hides The Door Handles
The X5 is the first series-production BMW to integrate the door handles into the beltline. The limited-run Skytop and Speedtop were the first BMWs with these winglets. The next-gen X7…
This New Hybrid Engine Achieves A Breakthrough In Efficiency
Dongfeng’s new Mach Power 2.0T hybrid engine has been certified by CATARC Huacheng, reaching a peak thermal efficiency of 45.5%. The engine uses a new MAKC combustion system, 350-bar direct…
Is A Major Update Coming?
Volvo is reportedly planning a major update for the XC60, set to launch in early 2027. The automaker will install a larger battery for the plug-in hybrid powertrain. This could…
Will California Ban Some Tires?
California wants to regulate tires to have lower rolling resistance. Tires that don’t meet the target won’t be eligible for sale in the state. This could ban track day tires…
Audi A2 E-Tron Prototype Testing Video
In 1999, Audi debuted a car that was well ahead of its time. The Audi A2 was basically an aerodynamic bubble on wheels—something that feels far more at home in…
Honda And Acura Show Their New Hybrid Prototypes
The Honda sedan and Acura SUV will go on sale within the next two years. Both will feature a next-generation hybrid powertrain and a new platform. Fuel efficiency is projected…