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Fiat announced the Qubo L model — a family car available in five- and seven-seater configurations with petrol, diesel, and electric powertrains.
Toyota presented the ninth generation of the Hilux pickup at the Brussels Motor Show 2026. The model received a fully electric version, as well as a 48-volt mild hybrid, which, according to the company, will become the most popular Hilux option in Europe.
The electric AUDI E5 Sportback received the title of "Car of the Year in China 2026." This is the first award of this level for AUDI — a subsidiary of Audi AG, which entered the Chinese market only last year.
Hyundai introduced a fully electric version of the Staria minivan at the Brussels Motor Show. The novelty features an 84 kWh battery, front-wheel drive, and a 160 kW electric motor.
Kia showcased the compact electric crossover EV2 at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. This is the brand's sixth dedicated electric vehicle and the most affordable model in the brand's electric lineup.
Mercedes-Benz CLA won the title of 'Car of the Year 2026'. The winner was announced at a gala evening as part of the International Motor Show in Brussels.
Mazda presented a new electric crossover CX-6e at the Brussels Motor Show. It is a rear-wheel-drive model with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 78 kWh, providing a range of up to 484 km according to the WLTP cycle.
Toyota Gazoo Racing drops the name Toyota and will operate under the name Gazoo Racing or GR for short — a move many expected after the debut of the GR GT supercar.
In December, 246,439 new passenger cars were registered in Germany — 9.7% more than a year earlier. For the entire 2025 year, the market volume was about 2.9 million vehicles, 1.4% more than in 2024.
Ford announced plans to implement a Level 3 driver assistance system in 2028. Such a system cannot yet fully replace the driver but no longer requires constant monitoring like Level 2 "assistants" according to the SAE classification.
Volvo announced that the upcoming electric crossover EX60 in the all-wheel drive version will be able to travel up to 810 km on a single charge according to the WLTP cycle.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has upgraded the e-Transporter and e-Caravelle electric vans by equipping them with a higher capacity battery of 70 kWh.
Mitsubishi Motors North America announced a partnership with AT&T, under which the 2026 model year Outlander crossover will receive built-in 5G connectivity.
The 2026 World Car Awards has officially started. Automotive journalists from 33 countries have selected models to compete for the main "World Car of the Year" award and in separate categories.
Mercedes-Benz has decided to keep the compact A-Class in its lineup and extend the production of the current generation after 2025. At the same time, the company is changing its production strategy: soon the A-Class will no longer be manufactured in Germany.
