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Škoda electric cars have received new apps installed in the infotainment system. Spotify simplifies access to music and podcasts, Škoda Play offers video content, and Air Console turns cars into gaming consoles.
Chinese FAW Group, one of the country's largest car manufacturers and a partner of Volkswagen and Toyota, has implemented a new semi-solid lithium-manganese (Li-Mn) battery in a production model.
Toyota has unveiled the next-generation fully electric Highlander. The 2027 model is a three-row SUV that will be manufactured in the USA using American-made batteries.
BMW has announced a global recall campaign affecting about 575,000 vehicles. The reason is a potential starter defect: wear of the magnetic switch can lead to overheating and, in rare cases, ignition.
Audi has added two new apps to its digital services ecosystem — EasyPark and ryd. They are directly integrated into the MMI multimedia system and allow payments for parking, fuel, charging, and even car washes without using a smartphone.
The prototype of the compact electric vehicle Kia EV2 successfully underwent rigorous winter tests in Norway as part of the annual El Prix Winter Test Drive, conducted by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF).
According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in 2025 the country produced 1.22 million such cars, setting a record and surpassing the 2024 figure by 15%.
Rivian is preparing to release an Apple Watch app that will allow owners of the first versions of the R1T electric pickups and R1S SUVs (2021-2024) to control vehicle functions without a smartphone or physical key.
GAC Toyota and Pony.ai have unveiled a mass-produced robotaxi based on the electric crossover Toyota bZ4X in China. The new model is designed for mass operation and equipped with a seventh-generation autonomous driving system, completely replacing the driver.
BMW, together with E.ON, has launched Germany's first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system for private customers. It allows electric vehicle owners to feed energy from the battery back into the grid and earn up to 720 euros per year for it.
The battery joint venture ACC, created with the participation of Stellantis, has finally abandoned plans to build gigafactories for battery production in Italy and Germany.
Toyota confirmed the return of the Highlander, but in a completely new format. The 2027 model will be a fully electric three-row SUV.
The new Škoda Epiq was presented to the public for the first time—albeit in camouflage—on the streets of Porto, Portugal.
Ferrari announced the name of its first production electric car and revealed the interior elements of this model. The design was developed by the LoveFrom studio, founded in 2019 by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive and renowned industrial designer Marc Newson.
Polestar has expanded the capabilities of the Polestar Charge service in Europe by fully integrating Tesla Supercharger stations into its own application.
