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The first copies of Xiaomi YU7 have started to appear on the Chinese used car market and the prices are higher than for new ones. This paradox is explained by the excitement around the new model, which debuted on its home market on 6 July.
Honda has unveiled a $225 NACS-CCS adapter that allows Prologue and Acura ZDX owners to charge at 23,500+ Tesla Supercharger stations via the Tesla app, and in the future via HondaLink and Acura EVs.
Chris Harris, a well-known motoring columnist and former Top Gear presenter, found himself at the centre of a bit of drama: his classic BMW M5 (E28) was stolen right off the street. But when Harris asked his Instagram followers for help, the car was quickly recovered.
Mercedes-Benz will suspend production of all versions of the EQE and EQS electric models for the US market from 1 September. Although the manufacturer calls it a "temporary" measure, the specific timing of the resumption has not been specified. Also, dealers have already been informed that they will stop taking orders for these models.
Hyundai has officially confirmed that the Santa Fe and the Santa Cruz pickup with a 2.5-litre turbo engine will lose the eight-speed dual-clutch robotic transmission (DCT) in the US market. It will be replaced by a classic automatic with torque converter.
Mercedes-Benz has revised the wind-down schedule for its compact models: instead of the planned 2026 phase-out of the A-Class hatchback and sedan, the model will remain on the assembly line until at least 2028.
Isuzu has announced prices for its first electric pick-up truck, the D-Max EV. Sales of the model started in the UK on 21 July and the first vehicles will reach customers in February 2026. The prices are shocking
General Motors has filed a patent application for a system that will be able to warn drivers in advance of poor road conditions ahead. As GM Authority found out, the application was filed as early as 15 December 2023, but it appeared in the public domain only on 19 June 2025 under the number US 2025/0200526 A1.
Auto Review, the official publication of the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers, has corrected its publication on the preparation of a ban on the resale of new cars within six months after the first registration. The editorial said that the original version contained "inaccurate language" regarding China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and other agencies.
Two electrified versions of the Ford Bronco have been unveiled in China - an all-electric version and a hybrid with an extended range extender (EREV). Production will be undertaken by a joint venture between Ford and Jiangling Motors (JMC).
Tesla is giving Full Self-Driving (FSD) - a $12,000 autopilot system - for free to those who buy a Cybertruck. The promotion is aimed at stimulating sales of the failed model before the end of tax incentives in the US.
American electric car manufacturer Rivian has made life easier for drivers: the latest software update uses the familiar Google Maps as on-board navigation. The functionality is unlimited: route guidance, real-time traffic jam forecasts and easy search right on the multimedia screen.
Subaru is expanding its electric vehicle lineup. A new compact crossover Uncharted, which is the result of a mutation of the electric Toyota C-HR, has debuted in the US. In the hierarchy of the brand, the new model is positioned one step below the Solterra.
The new Tesla Model 3+ is coming to China in September 2025. An improved battery, a range of up to 700 kilometres and a starting price of around $37,600 make it a competitor to China's premium EVs.
