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The Jetour G700 became the first car to cross the Yangtze, China's largest river. The crossing took place on October 16 when the new model officially entered the Chinese market.
The Chinese company BYD has developed, according to its claim, the first mass-produced hybrid powertrain capable of running on bioethanol. The Song Pro crossover for the Brazilian market received such a system. The presentation took place at the BYD plant in Camasari.
As part of the update, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will merge into one model, Grand Wagoneer, with a modified design and a brand new powertrain.
The German organization ADAC tested the updated Nissan Qashqai with the hybrid e-Power system and recorded fuel consumption of 5.4 l/100 km.
The Fiat 500 now exists not only in an electric version of the 500e. The new Fiat 500 Hybrid has been officially announced for the Italian market and has begun preparations for its arrival in other European countries.
The Dacia Duster and Bigster crossovers have received a new Hybrid-G 150 4×4 powertrain combining mild-hybrid technology with petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) capability. It has a range of up to 1,500km and running costs are said to be reduced by 30% compared to just petrol versions.
Honda has officially unveiled the sixth-generation production Prelude. The two-door coupe hits the US market this autumn and brings the iconic model back into the line-up, this time with a hybrid setup.
Opel has decided to find out how far a C-Class station wagon with 48-volt hybrid technology can travel on a single tank of fuel, and has achieved a result comparable to diesel cars. According to internal tests, the Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid can cover more than 1,200 kilometres without refuelling in real-world driving conditions.
Audi has officially unveiled the second generation of the Q3 Sportback coupe-like crossover. The model received a design in the updated corporate style, updated interior and an expanded range of powertrains.
Jeep has returned the Cherokee to its lineup after a two-year pause. The 2026 model year crossover debuted a new generation. It is larger, has more technology and a hybrid powertrain.
Nissan has repeated its long-standing fuel efficiency record: the Qashqai crossover with an e-Power hybrid system drove the legendary 837-mile (1,347km) route from Land's End to John o'Groats on a single tank of petrol.
Hyundai's N division is adjusting its strategy. In addition to powerful all-electric models such as the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N, lighter hybrids will be available in the not too distant future.
New details have been revealed about the next-generation VW Amarok pick-up truck in South American specification. It will hit the market in 2027 and apart from the name will have nothing in common with the global version of the Amarok, based on the Ford Ranger. The chassis will be of Chinese origin and the powertrain will be hybrid.
The Jeep Avenger crossover has racked up 200,000 orders in the two years since its debut, becoming one of the brand's most successful models in Europe.
Toyota has introduced updated Corolla and Corolla Hybrid sedans for the US market. The 2026 model features improved equipment and a slight price increase. The base Corolla LE is now priced from $22,725 (excluding destination fee $1,195).
