SEAT.com homepage Is it time to pour one out for Spain’s national automotive brand? SEAT was founded in 1950, launching initially with reworked Fiat products; it wasn’t until 25 years later that it launched its first wholly internally developed product. In the early 1980s, the relationship between SEAT and Fiat began to deteriorate, allowing VW Group to step in and add the brand to its portfolio by the end of 1986. SEAT was positioned as a value-oriented alternative to VW Gro

Can an offroad icon be a halo vehicle? Mitsubishi hopes bringing back the legendary Pajero adds some sparkle to the brand... While the Montero (the Pajero’s nameplate in North America) never achieved the status of a Wrangler or a Bronco, the picture looked quite different overseas. The original debuted 44 years ago, inspired by the Mitsubishi PX33--Japan’s first 4WD sedan. It spawned midsize, small, and kei-class variants, and exited production five years ago. Mitsubishi has

Honda's upcoming India-built 0 Series Alpha SUV India's Tata Motors has been quite busy lately, between rebooting the Sierra SUV, working with Chery/JLR on their new Avinya premium EVs, and helping Stellantis create a new affordable Jeep. Honda, meanwhile, has been facing numerous headwinds. They cancelled three state-of-the-art SUVs mere months before the first one was scheduled to hit the market, and are unwinding the relationship that yielded the now-dead Honda Prologue an

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/RhtL5YDiKNY Genesis Aims High The Genesis GV90 positions Genesis squarely in the six-figure electric luxury SUV arena, translating much of the Neolun concept’s show-car drama into production form with coach doors, high-end cabin materials, advanced lighting, and a tech-heavy interior experience. Built on a Genesis-exclusive eMP platform with a large 123.5kWh battery, an estimated 310-mile range, 800V fast charging, and a 656hp twin-motor

Dreame Technology, like the UK’s Dyson, wanted to expand their portfolio beyond vacuum cleaners. Sir James Dyson invested (and lost) $600M in a failed effort to launch a luxury electric crossover, but Dreame aimed even higher (although no one knows how much money was invested). Bugatti- and Rolls-Royce-inspired EVs were joined by supercars, highlighted by an appearance at CES in Las Vegas this past January. But it sounds like the business model for Dreame’s automotive busines

IMAGE: GEMINI Between Automotive News' future product updates and rumors of reveals at dealer meetings, we are starting to get an idea of some of the upcoming new entries to the Ford and Lincoln portfolios. I've already discussed the Mustang Mach-4, so let's look at what else is out there... Ford Bronco Pickup: There were rumors of a Bronco pickup as far back as six years ago, with Motor Trend reporting a mid-2024 launch. It was reportedly scrapped a year later; the introduct

Toyota appears to be following a path set by Cupra and Polestar image Autocar The company’s new supercar, the generically named “GT”, has no Toyota badging on it, but rather GR (as in Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s performance arm). The outgoing Supra and current 86 also carry GR badging, and performance-oriented GR variants of the Corolla, Yaris, and other models are out there as well. Autocar offers up some new info on the resurrection of the MR2 (likely to be sold as the GR MR2, b

A little over two years after the Neolun concept debuted in New York (and perhaps a bit later than we expected to see it) the production model, dubbed GV90, was officially unveiled by Genesis last week. Much of what we saw was both surprising and not surprising. The concept's coach doors, heated wooden floors, swiveling front seats, pop-up center touchscreen, cashmere trim, and indigo upholstery were appropriate for a visionary vehicle, and few expected most, if not all, of t

Investor Day deck highlights EREVs, new portfolio entries, and affordable performance... The 2nd most profitable automotive group for the 2nd year in a row, Hyundai revealed their latest strategic update at their annual Investor Day. They claim to be on track for their 2030 targets, including a 9.0% operating profit margin, 5.55M annual sales (+35% vs 2025), 60% electrified vehicles (+37 points vs 2025), and 6% global market share (+1.3 points vs 2025). They also see robotics

"What if the Slate Truck had an internal combustion engine?" I'm apparently not the only one who's asked that question--and startup REO Trucks is offering an answer.Between REO's website and The Autopian's rather extensive interview (linked below), there's a lot of interesting info available on this new affordable truck targeted to be in owners' hands in late 2028. The basic facts are intriguing: Body-on-frame construction with mechanical 4WD Existing L4 engine (preferably wi

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/PQ5cFZHkS5k image: Gemini Acura’s Next Vision The Acura Nexera concept previews the brand’s next design era as part of its 40th-anniversary celebration, introducing a dramatic “phantom lighting” signature and a sculptural, technology-focused performance look developed in California. With butterfly doors, a deployable rear spoiler, 22-inch center-lock wheels, a glass-heavy canopy, and sustainable premium materials, it presents Acura’s futu

image: Gemini The 2026 edition of the Fortune Global 500 contains several noteworthy data points about China’s rapidly accelerating auto industry: BYD remains the top-ranked Chinese automaker at #91--and, despite numerous headwinds, is in the same spot they were last year. Gasgoo notes it “underscores the resilience of BYD’s revenue base, built on vertical integration across the entire supply chain.” EV battery giant CATL jumps from 303 to 260 as global EV and PHEV penetrati

image: BMWBlog A recent Gauge Index survey from Hankook Tire indicated 64% of Americans are interested in an offroad adventure, versus only 30% last year. And with strong Wrangler and Bronco sales and the imminent arrival of a new Xterra, two new Scouts, and a potential US-focused Defender model, it shouldn't be surprising that other automakers are looking for a piece of the action. Reports surfaced a few months ago of a new US-built large BMW SUV, codenamed G74, that would h

Hyundai Elantra (image: Hyundai) There’s been plenty written lately about whether a sedan comeback is possible, with all sorts of rumors of various vehicles (such as a new rear-drive Buick) under development while some sedans (like the Altima) are disappearing. While some automakers ponder whether to re-enter this segment, Hyundai’s sedans are showing some strength here in the US market. Hyundai’s July sales were up 4%, but the Sonata was up 18% and the Elantra up a whopping

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/RCycwExLsqQ Audi’s Biggest SUV The Audi Q9 is positioned as Audi’s new flagship SUV for the U.S. market, aimed directly at the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS with larger dimensions, premium lighting technology, and a high-end interior. Sharing its foundation with the updated Q7, it adds a longer wheelbase, distinctive illuminated design elements, available power-operated doors, up to 23-inch wheels, adaptive air suspension, and advanced driver-a

IMAGE: KOLESA.RU Or, when is a GT not a GT? Mercedes-AMG GT? Check. Toyota GR GT? Check. Range Rover GT? Er... come again? Since new spy photos of Range Rover's first entry off the new (and now, again, multi-energy) EMA platform surfaced a few weeks back, more information has been leaking out--including the notion that this vehicle might not carry the Velar name as originally believed. That hypothesis has now been confirmed, with JLR announcing the new entry will be called...

CarPlay Ultra may not be finding too many interested parties, but Apple has a new automotive partner on the software front... While several automakers are developing their own onboard operating systems (like Mercedes’ MB.OS, Hyundai’s Pleos, and Toyota’s Arene) that also permit smartphone mirroring, Ford is looking at deeper integration of Apple into their future products. Today they announced Apple Maps will be integrated directly into Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric Vehi

Historically, Ford has not been shy about partnering with other automakers to jointly develop and sell products. Here in the US, you might remember the Ohio-built Nissan Quest and Mercury Villager minivans. Those of you in Europe will recall the original VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy minivans, as well as the Ford Maverick and Nissan Terrano SUVs. More recently, Ford has reached out to help bolster their European portfolio with the disappearance of key players like Fiesta and Focu

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/39qujrbpZbA Audi A2 Revival Audi is reviving the A2 name for a new all-electric small hatchback that will replace the A1 and Q2 while drawing on the original model’s reputation for lightweight innovation and aerodynamic efficiency. Sharing MEB underpinnings with the VW ID.3 Neo and Audi Q4 e-tron, the A2 e-tron is expected to offer multiple power and battery configurations, potentially reaching 320 hp, 79 kWh, and up to 403 miles on the W

Potential Volvo EV60 (source: Autocar) With buyers having the choice of BMW’s new i3 (in both sedan and wagon forms), Mercedes’ new C-Class Electric, and the upcoming A4 e-tron (which, hopefully, will include an Avant variant), Volvo is reportedly considering bringing back a luxury sedan and wagon into US showrooms. Likely badged S60/V60 (or S70/V70), these ~$50,000 EVs would leverage the new SPA3 architecture underpinning the new EX60--and so likely to be very competitive ag