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The eight-gen hatchback will sport a radical look inspired by the Mokka SUV. The latest addition to the PSA Group, Opel is set to release the 2021 Astra small family hatchback. The upcoming Astra will be based on the group’s brand new EMP2 platform and designed radically, similar to the …

The Japanese luxury carmaker has made some much-needed upgrades to the 2022 Lexus LS, including a large touchscreen inside. The Lexus LS may not be the most popular luxury sedan, especially in recent times. Nonetheless, the Japanese carmaker still nurtures its flagship model, which just received a plethora of upgrades. …

Demand for hybrid and EVs reaches an all-time high in Europe, soaring past diesel car sales for the first time in history. According to Jato Dynamics data, Europeans registered more than 300,000 PHEVs and electric vehicles in September alone, accounting for 20% on the continent. And surprisingly, electrified vehicles outsold …

Ford reacted promptly, but can battery fires slow-down the EV revolution? Ford announced it has finally found the solution to the battery problem in Kuga PHEV. Due to an ongoing fault, the cars in question were at risk of catching fire. In some extreme cases, the whole vehicle could burn …

Break out the confetti and champagne. After hitting the ten million mark in global sales only 18 months ago, and five-million SUVs sold last June, Lexus now has another anniversary to celebrate. The Japanese manufacturer has now sold a million cars in Europe since the brand’s introduction in 1990, mostly …

Aston Martin would get hybrid and electric technology from Mercedes, while the German manufacturer increases its stake in the British brand. Struggling British carmaker Aston Martin announced the continuation of its partnership with Mercedes, allowing it to gain access to more German-made power units. Aston Martin and Mercedes have been …

Mercedes-AMG already teased us with 1,000 hp, but it seems the production model One hypercar will be even more powerful. Following its 2017 launch at the International Motor Show in Germany, the AMG One project stumbled upon repeated development delays. It now seems like engineers might have finally completed their …

Spy pictures reveal a squared-off design with much of the elements borrowed from the X7. However, the X8 will have a more aggressive stance and a lower roofline. BMW should soon launch its brand-new flagship SUV, the X8. If everything goes as planned, it should be released as a 2022 …

Ford is delaying production of the Escape Plug-in Hybrid to 2021 as its cousin, the Kuga faces unexplained fire issues in Europe. The company already recalled as many as 20,500 models after seven fire cases were reported in European Kuga models. Consequently, the upcoming Escape production has been immediately suspended, …

Honda Accord gets a slight refresh on the outside, along with an improved hybrid powertrain with more power and better efficiency. The 2021 Honda Accord hit dealerships last week, allowing us to inspect the new model closely. The car doesn’t seem to receive a complete overhaul, but it does get …