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Land Rover has remembered its adventure roots and launched the Defender Trophy Edition, a version inspired by the Camel Trophy off-roaders that roamed the jungles and deserts from 1980 to 2000. Of course, the Camel brand isn't directly referenced here, but the references are more than clear - especially if you choose the Deep Sandglow Yellow colour scheme.
Good news for those wishing to restore an old Honda NSX: the company is launching a new programme to supply parts for discontinued models. First on the list is the legendary first-generation NSX. The programme will start in spring 2026.
Unveiled the day before yesterday, the third-generation Nissan Leaf has already appeared on the brand's American website and thanks to this, it has become known what the base equipment of this electric crossover looks like.
There is an opinion that electric cars lack "soul". In particular, sound. After all, when you press the throttle, you expect not silence, but a real roar of the engine. And manufacturers are trying to bring back this effect in the world of almost silent EVs. One of the pioneers in this field is Borla, a company known for its exhaust systems. Back in 2022, it introduced the first version of a sound system for electric vehicles, and is now working on the next generation.
BMW has published a video showing the next-generation iX3 prototype being charged with up to 403 kW of power. This is even higher than the officially announced maximum of 400 kW.
The Volkswagen Group is getting serious about unmanned vehicles. Its subsidiary MOIA has unveiled the production version of the robotaxi ID. Buzz AD, an electric minibus packed with sensors and advanced software.
AvtoVAZ has officially unveiled the model of its first crossover with the loud name LADA Azimut - obviously, to give at least a hint of the direction of development. The car was immediately labelled by the manufacturer as "the most modern of all the vehicles produced by AvtoVAZ since 1991". And it looks like a joke. Because in fact, this is the 2023 Geely Boyue Cool model (pictured below), also known as the Geely Cityray. It is the successor to the Geely Binyue and Geely Atlas in the Chinese manufacturer's car lineup. AvtoVAZ itself considers it the successor to the Lada Vesta.
Chevrolet has presented Corvette ZR1X and it is no longer a sports car, but a real hypercar. The new modification is the most powerful version of the legendary American model in its history.
Audi has officially abandoned plans to stop producing internal combustion engines by 2033. The company will remain "flexible" for the foreseeable future, keeping a close eye on market conditions. The decision is expected and follows the lead of several competitors who have already shelved their electric strategies in favour of a multi-vehicle approach.
The BMW Group has announced a breakthrough in sustainable materials. Following the successful use of renewable raw materials in racing cars, the company has decided to introduce natural fibre composites in its production models.
Honda is gearing up for July's Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will show several new products. The Japanese company will present the final version of the hot hatch Civic Type R Ultimate Edition, a new Prelude and an unusual crossover 0 SUV. But the main intrigue will be a concept with a loud name Super EV.
Nissan has officially unveiled the new (third) generation Leaf. The previous two were hatchbacks, but now the electric car gravitates towards crossovers with a body length of 4.35 metres and a wheelbase of 2.69 metres. And it is based on the CMF-EV platform, the same as in the Nissan Ariya, Renault Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech.
Last year Ford won the famous race to the top of Pikes Peak. The 1400 hp F-150 Lightning SuperTruck was driven by French driver Romain Dumas. In 2023, Romain Dumas finished second in the equally powerful SuperVan. This year, Ford wants to win again, but with a special Mustang Mach-E.
Xiaomi has postponed the date of public premiere of its YU7 crossover. Initially, in May this year, the company promised to release the novelty in July. However, now Xiaomi founder and head Lei Jun said on Weibo that the YU7 will appear in public at the end of June.
Italian company Fiat is testing in Madrid the technology of fast battery replacement of the Fiat 500e electric car. If the experiment succeeds, it could solve one of the main problems of electric cars - long charging times.
