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Alfa Romeo plans a new SUV and a mysterious special project
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (418+ words) Initially, Alfa Romeo planned to transition the new generations of Giulia and Stelvio exclusively to electric traction. But later the company changed course and decided to keep versions with internal combustion engines. This is apparently what is delaying the launch…...
Stellantis will not close Lancia and DS but will turn them into "special brands"
2+ day, 31+ min ago (399+ words) The new strategic plan Fa STLAne 2030 confirms: both brands remain part of the group. However, Stellantis now calls them "special brands" - although what exactly is meant by this term, the company is very cautious in explaining so far. Within the…...
Tesla Lists FSD in China, but Full Rollout Remains on Hold
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (352+ words) Autoua. net Tesla Lists FSD in China, but Full Rollout Remains on Hold Tesla announced May 21 that FSD (Supervised) " its Level 2 driver-assistance system, meaning the driver must remain attentive and in control at all times " is now available in 10 markets:…...
Mercedes Adds a Gas Engine to Its Compact G-Class After US Dealers Pushed Back
3+ day, 26+ min ago (284+ words) US dealers told Mercedes they wouldn't sell an electric-only compact G-Class, and Mercedes listened. The automaker has confirmed that its upcoming smaller G-Class " widely nicknamed the "Little G" " will launch in 2027 with both a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric…...
Skoda Epiq: Europe's Newest Budget EV SUV Won't Cross the Atlantic
5+ day, 14+ min ago (221+ words) Built on the MEB+ platform " the same architecture underpinning the VW ID. Polo and Cupra Raval " the Epiq comes in three power variants. The entry-level 35 produces 114 hp (85 k W), the mid-range 40 makes 133 hp (99 k W), and the top-spec 55 puts out 208 hp (155 k W). All…...
Stellantis Plans Chinese-Built Peugeot and Jeep EVs " US Tariff Walls Will Block Them
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (430+ words) Autoua. net Stellantis Plans Chinese-Built Peugeot and Jeep EVs " US Tariff Walls Will Block Them Stellantis is reviving its Chinese manufacturing footprint through a new agreement with partner Dongfeng to build Peugeot and Jeep electric vehicles at the Wuhan-based DPCA…...
Renault's New Niagara Pickup Is Built for Latin America " Not Here
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (316+ words) Renault is spending $350 million to build a brand-new mid-size pickup " and none of it is coming to the United States. The Niagara, set to debut September 10, 2026, will be produced exclusively at Renault's Santa Isabel plant in C'rdoba, Argentina, targeting Latin…...
Ford Plans European Comeback With Renault-Built EVs and a New Electric Van
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (415+ words) Autoua. net Ford Plans European Comeback With Renault-Built EVs and a New Electric Van Ford is mounting a seven-model offensive in Europe through 2029, leaning on a partnership with Renault and a new electric van to claw back ground after its…...
KGM Torres EVX Gets a Bigger Battery " But It's Not Coming to the US
1+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) The electric motor carries over from KGM's Musso EV pickup: 204 hp / 152 k W at the front axle with 250 lb-ft (339 Nm) of torque. Front-wheel drive only. The 060 mph equivalent runs about 8 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 109 mph. EPA…...
Porsche Patents a Hybrid Air-and-Water Cooling System " But Don't Expect It Soon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (388+ words) Autoua. net Porsche Patents a Hybrid Air-and-Water Cooling System " But Don't Expect It Soon The last air-cooled 911 " the 993 generation " left production in 1998. Noise, emissions compliance, and the challenge of managing heat on increasingly powerful engines pushed Porsche to liquid cooling…...