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TomTom has unveiled the Orbis Lane Model Maps service, providing data on road infrastructure at the lane level.
Mercedes-Benz will present a fully electric GLC crossover for the American market at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, which will be held from January 6 to 9. The company will show the production version of the model in the US for the first time and will also reveal interior details.
On January 1, 2026, BMW Group officially became the owner of the Alpina brand. The deal, announced by the companies back in 2022, has now come into effect and concluded the long-standing period of independent existence of the German low-volume car manufacturer based on BMW models.
A well-known Ford concept car unexpectedly appeared for sale on Facebook Marketplace. This is the first example of the Ford Probe IV — an original 1983 show car long thought to be lost.
Tesla's contract for the supply of battery materials for the Cybertruck, initially valued at $2.67 billion, was cut to almost zero.
Volkswagen may delay the appearance of a truly affordable version of the ID.Polo electric hatchback, despite the previously announced starting price of €25,000.
Kia has confirmed that the electric crossover EV5 will receive a planned mid-life cycle update, even though the model has just begun to enter most global markets.
The BYD Dolphin electric hatchback will enter the South Korean market in the first half of 2026 at a price of about 20 million won (approximately $14,000).
Porsche plans to close its network of branded electric vehicle charging stations in China from March 2026
Dutch car dealer Prins is trying to sell an unusual 2010 Nissan GT-R converted into an SUV. The car is priced at 99,500 euros — significantly more than regular GT-Rs of the same year.
The Chinese authorities have required car manufacturers to equip all new passenger cars with mechanical door handles. The new requirements will come into effect from 2027 and apply to cars weighing up to 3.5 tons.
James Moylan, who invented the simple arrow on the dashboard indicating which side the fuel filler cap is on, died on December 11 at the age of 80.
Volkswagen will once again sell electric vehicles to private customers through a traditional dealer network in all European markets. In Germany, Volkswagen had already abandoned direct sales last year.
The Luxeed V9 minivan, jointly developed by Huawei and Chery, will be the first production vehicle with airbags built directly into the seats, providing head protection. The new model will hit the Chinese market in the spring of 2026.
Suzuki equipped the updated Jimny with a factory multimedia system from Pioneer. The device with a 9-inch touchscreen HD display became an option for Jimny and Jimny Sierra, which went on sale in Japan in November 2025.
