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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.
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.
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.
Beijing Benz, a Mercedes-Benz joint venture in China, is recalling 13,447 locally produced EQC electric crossovers. This was announced by the State Administration of Market Regulation of China (SAMR).
The German company MAN has given the green light to series production of the electric eTruck. Since 16 June, the Munich plant has been producing electric and diesel trucks on the same production line. MAN plans to deliver the first 1,000 electric trucks by the end of the year.
The Honda CR-V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen vehicle to take part in the famous 'Race to the Clouds' - the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Tesla has announced another update to the Model S and Model X. Both models became more expensive, heavier and slower.
Peugeot has returned a 'supercharged' version of the 208 compact hatchback to the model range after a six-year hiatus. The reborn model, labelled E-208 GTI, was officially unveiled during the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race.
The Guangzhou-based electric car maker has announced the next generation 800-volt platform and an "industry-first 5C LFP battery" for its European versions of the 2026 model year G6 and G9 electric cars.
Chinese electric car maker Nio has entered into a new partnership agreement to expand its presence in Europe. The Greek company Motodynamics has agreed to cooperate with Nio's Dutch subsidiary Nextev Europe Holding BV. They will now distribute vehicles and accessories of the Nio and Firefly brands in Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria.
