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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).
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.
After the successful launch of the SU7 sedan and high demand for the new YU7 crossover, Xiaomi is preparing its third car model - this time not an all-electric one. The first spy shots of the prototype model codenamed YU9 have surfaced on Chinese social media.
Fiat has confirmed that production of the new 500 Hybrid with a petrol engine and six-speed manual will begin in November. Production will start at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, where they plan to assemble more than 100,000 cars a year. Both hatchback and convertible versions will be on sale.
Daher, Safran, Collins Aerospace and Ascendance have agreed to jointly develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system for small aircraft. The project is called TAGINE (short for Tentative dans l'Aviation Générale d'Introduction de Nouvelles Énergies),
The Land Cruiser J250, also known as the Land Cruiser Prado, has been given a new powertrain with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. European sales of the new product should begin in the coming days, although the first deliveries to customers are not expected until the end of 2025.
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.
