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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.
Opel has presented a new modification of the electric crossover Frontera - Extended Range. It has a 59 kWh battery and can travel up to 409 kilometres without recharging using the WLTP cycle. Charging from 20 to 80 per cent takes about 30 minutes when connected to a 100-kilowatt station.
LG Electronics has announced that its webOS Automotive Content Platform (ACP) multimedia platform will be used in new Kia models in the European market. The first vehicle with ACP will be the recently introduced EV3 electric crossover. The platform will later appear in other models - EV4, EV5 and the updated Sportage.
Stellantis has announced the closure of its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme. The company attributed its decision to a lack of infrastructure, high costs and poor customer incentives.
A certification application to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed the specifications of the first model of Huawei's new car brand, Shangjie.
Tesla is preparing to launch a longer version of the Model Y crossover in China. The new version with the index L will have three rows of seats, six seats, increased wheelbase and more powerful powertrain. The premiere is expected in autumn 2025.
Mitsubishi expands its SUV range: a new Destinator model, designed specifically for South-East Asian countries, has made its debut in Indonesia. Despite the external similarity with camouflaged Pajero prototypes, this is a completely different vehicle.
General Motors has changed its mind about turning the Orion Assembly plant in Michigan into an electric car hub. Instead of producing the electric Silverado and Sierra as planned, the plant will produce the company's three most fuel-intensive models - the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
Mitsubishi has unveiled the updated Outlander PHEV and announced an important change for the entire model: starting with the 2026 model year, the crossover will be offered in the US exclusively with hybrid powertrains. This also applies to the standard version - it will lose the usual 2.5-litre engine.
The German car club ADAC has completed a four-year endurance test of the Volkswagen ID.3. The electric car has covered more than 160,000 kilometres, and at the end of the test, the high-voltage battery retained 91% of its original usable capacity.
Uber and Baidu are launching a joint project to introduce robot taxis. Uber's platform will see thousands of Apollo Go autonomous taxis outside the US and mainland China by 2025.
