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BMW acquired the rights to the Alpina brand in 2022, but the previous agreement between the companies was in effect until December 31, 2025. Now that control has fully transitioned to BMW, the company has begun updating the brand's corporate identity.
The automotive group Stellantis, which owns brands from Fiat to Jeep, began reintroducing diesel versions of at least seven passenger and commercial models to the European market from the end of 2025.
Despite the dominance of crossovers in the Volvo lineup, there is hope for sedan and wagon enthusiasts. The new SPA3 platform, debuting in the electric crossover EX60, is flexible enough to create low-slung vehicles.
Ford introduced the BlueCruise autonomous driving technology for the updated Kuga crossover in European specification.
Volvo is recalling 2758 S60L 2017 model year sedans in the US market after detecting a defect that could lead to one or more doors opening while driving.
Škoda electric cars have received new apps installed in the infotainment system. Spotify simplifies access to music and podcasts, Škoda Play offers video content, and Air Console turns cars into gaming consoles.
Chinese FAW Group, one of the country's largest car manufacturers and a partner of Volkswagen and Toyota, has implemented a new semi-solid lithium-manganese (Li-Mn) battery in a production model.
Toyota has unveiled the next-generation fully electric Highlander. The 2027 model is a three-row SUV that will be manufactured in the USA using American-made batteries.
BMW has announced a global recall campaign affecting about 575,000 vehicles. The reason is a potential starter defect: wear of the magnetic switch can lead to overheating and, in rare cases, ignition.
Audi has added two new apps to its digital services ecosystem — EasyPark and ryd. They are directly integrated into the MMI multimedia system and allow payments for parking, fuel, charging, and even car washes without using a smartphone.
The prototype of the compact electric vehicle Kia EV2 successfully underwent rigorous winter tests in Norway as part of the annual El Prix Winter Test Drive, conducted by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF).
According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in 2025 the country produced 1.22 million such cars, setting a record and surpassing the 2024 figure by 15%.
Rivian is preparing to release an Apple Watch app that will allow owners of the first versions of the R1T electric pickups and R1S SUVs (2021-2024) to control vehicle functions without a smartphone or physical key.
GAC Toyota and Pony.ai have unveiled a mass-produced robotaxi based on the electric crossover Toyota bZ4X in China. The new model is designed for mass operation and equipped with a seventh-generation autonomous driving system, completely replacing the driver.
BMW, together with E.ON, has launched Germany's first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system for private customers. It allows electric vehicle owners to feed energy from the battery back into the grid and earn up to 720 euros per year for it.
