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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.
Subaru has long had hybrids and even an all-electric crossover, but there hasn't been a Range Extender vehicle. Until now. This week, Subaru quietly launched such a model in its home market of Japan. A new powertrain appeared under the bonnet of perhaps the brand's most boring car.
Toyota has unveiled the new Land Cruiser Hybrid. It is the most powerful version of the Land Cruiser 300 to date, producing a total of 457 horsepower and 790 Nm of torque.
Mitsubishi has unveiled an updated ASX compact crossover for the 2026 model year. The main change is a hybrid powertrain based on a 1.8-litre engine
Chinese company Chery has officially unveiled the updated Fulwin A8 sedan for the 2025 model year. The novelty received five configurations with prices from 79,900 to 109,900 yuan (approximately from 11,100 to 15,300 dollars).
Romanian Dacia, part of the Renault Group, has unveiled a new version of its Bigster crossover. Designated Mild Hybrid G 140, it features a 48-volt hybrid system and a dual-fuel system to power the internal combustion engine with petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
The Japanese carmaker has unveiled a radically updated version of the compact Aygo X model. It is now equipped exclusively with a hybrid powertrain.
Nissan remains one of the few major brands in the U.S. market that has yet to offer hybrid models. That's about to change - an e-Power system is headed to the US that promises an electric car feel.
Fiat has revealed the new Panda 4x4, based on the production Grande Panda. The car is so far claimed to be a concept study, but points to the possibility of rebirth of the compact all-wheel drive hatchback segment.
Lexus presented in Europe the eighth generation of ES sedan - the premiere took place a month after the debut in Shanghai. The novelty will enter the market in spring 2026 and will be offered with hybrid and all-electric powertrains.
Dacia is preparing a big update to the popular Duster crossover at the turn of 2025 and 2026. It will bring a more powerful hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, realised through the addition of an electric motor on the rear axle.
Against the backdrop of weakening environmental regulations in key regions and an unstable global trading environment, Honda has announced a review of its long-term electrification targets for its model range.
