Paris 2026: How European Automakers Are Using Retro Designs to Fight Cheap Chinese EVs
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, European automakers from Citroën to Peugeot to Renault are reviving iconic nameplates as affordable EVs to compete with Chinese brands that now hold nearly 11% of Europe’s new car market.
Porsche Says the 911 Will Never Be Fully Electric — Here’s the Company’s Plan to Keep It Alive
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed the 911 will never be fully electric, as the brand restructures around its most profitable models and reports Q3 delivery volumes shrinking while 911 sales climb 12%.
BMW Widens Its US Luxury Sales Lead in Q3 2026 as Audi Falls 15% and Cadillac Drops 30%
BMW widened its lead in the US luxury vehicle market in Q3 2026 as Audi’s US deliveries fell 15%, Cadillac plunged 30%, and Mercedes-Benz posted a 6% global sales decline for the quarter.
Peugeot RCZ Vision Is Back as a 500 HP Electric Coupe With a Solid-State Battery at Paris 2026
Peugeot has revealed the RCZ Vision concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show — a 500 hp all-electric coupe with a solid-state battery, 373 miles of range, and a 10-minute charge using a 1,000-volt architecture.
Leapmotor B03X Launches From $29,990 With Up to 382 KM Range
Leapmotor has announced Australian pricing for the new B03X electric SUV, starting from $29,990 drive-away with up to 382 km of WLTP range, Level 2 driver assistance and a 14.6-inch touchscreen.
2027 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Starts at $31,415 With AWD
The 2027 Toyota Corolla Cross returns with gas and hybrid powertrains, while the hybrid lineup now starts with the SE at $31,415 and delivers 196 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive.
Leapmotor LEAP 5.0 Architecture Eliminates the 12-Volt Battery
Leapmotor’s new LEAP 5.0 architecture and CTC 3.0 battery system eliminate the traditional 12-volt battery and improve vehicle packaging.
2027 BMW 3 Series Debuts With 463-HP Electric i3
The 2027 BMW 3 Series arrives with a new design, an electric i3 offering 463 hp and up to 468 miles of estimated range.