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Genesis Gets Its Own EV Platform--What's Next?
The Korean Car Blog has a succinct summary of everything that separates the new eMP architecture (underpinning the new GV90 flagship electric SUV) from the more mundane E-GMP (that's underneath a variety of Hyundai and Kia EVs, as well as the Genesis GV60). The list of upgrades is impressive: 🔹Stiffer structure to support pillarless coach rear doors, with a revised flat-floor architecture to support fully swiveling front seats 🔹Rear-wheel steering (to keep up with the Europ
Adam Bernard
5 hours ago2 min read
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News Roundup: Sept 28, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/4uitOP7wELI Bentley’s First EV Bentley’s first EV, the Torcal, blends the marque’s traditional luxury character with the performance and technology of Porsche’s 800-volt PPE platform. Slightly smaller and less expensive than the Bentayga, the $218,000 SUV pairs a 108 kWh battery with dual motors producing up to 876 hp and an estimated 375-mile WLTP range, while rear-wheel steering and fully active dampers aim to preserve Bentley’s signatu
Adam Bernard
2 days ago4 min read
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News Roundup: Sept 21, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/F56xAForFEY Bigger is Better Kia’s PV7 is a larger, midsize electric commercial van built on the same 800-volt-capable E-GMP.S platform and software ecosystem as the award-winning PV5, which became Europe’s top-selling small electric van with a 37% market share in the first half of 2026. Positioned between Ford’s Transit Custom and full-size Transit, the PV7 follows a capacity-focused “tool box” concept and will eventually offer 23 cargo,
Adam Bernard
Sep 233 min read
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Dacia's spring Awakening
The first of Dacia’s four new EVs reboots the China-built Spring with a simple and stylish European-built Twingo derivative... The original Spring has a complicated origin; it was born from Renault’s City K-ZE, itself derived from the emerging-market-focused Kwid. It received numerous upgrades to increase its appeal to European buyers, and underwent two facelifts. The new Spring is based on the just-launched Renault Twingo E-Tech (off the RGEV Small platform, formerly known a
Adam Bernard
Sep 92 min read
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Audi Reboots the A2
Audi has brought back the innovative 80mpg A2 small hatchback--with a zero-emissions twist... Launched in late 1999, the original A2 boasted a fixed hood, a slick profile, and lightweight aluminum construction. Now, with the entry-level A1 and Q2 out of production, the A2 e-tron becomes Audi's smallest entry and most affordable EV. It shares its rear-drive (!) MEB platform with VW's ID.3 Neo, coming in about 10% more expensive than its non-luxury counterpart (at least in Germ
Adam Bernard
Sep 92 min read
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News Roundup: Sept 8, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/fsrbgRwFD5c Return of the Pajero Mitsubishi is reviving the legendary Pajero as a true body-on-frame SUV based on the Triton midsize pickup, pairing updated suspension hardware with a 2.4-liter turbodiesel and eight-speed automatic at launch, while electrified powertrains and smaller Pajero variants are expected to follow. Its distinctive “Grand Charisma” design draws from the Elevance concept and nods to earlier Pajeros through details s
Adam Bernard
Sep 94 min read
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Mitsubishi Brings Back an Icon
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
Adam Bernard
Sep 22 min read
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Honda Finds a New Partner—In India
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
Adam Bernard
Sep 11 min read
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News Roundup: Aug 31, 2026
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
Adam Bernard
Sep 13 min read
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Sometimes the Dreame Dies
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 261 min read
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Ford and Lincoln Have Some Better Ideas
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 262 min read
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Can Toyota’s GR Survive as a Solo Brand?
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 261 min read
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Genesis’ “Great Expectations” Moment
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 262 min read
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Hyundai Forecasts a Bright Future
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 262 min read
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A New Player on the Affordable Truck Scene
"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
Adam Bernard
Aug 262 min read
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News Roundup: Aug 24, 2026
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 255 min read
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News Roundup: Aug 3, 2026
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
Adam Bernard
Aug 43 min read
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News Roundup: Jul 20, 2026
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
Adam Bernard
Jul 283 min read
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News Roundup: Jul 20, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/FcM8Vew2lLA Xiaomi Branches Out Xiaomi’s Sky Nomad series marks the brand’s next major EV expansion after the success of the SUV7, targeting the premium large-SUV space with the three-row N90 and shorter N70. Built on a new platform and offered as extended-range EVs, the models pair a 1.5-liter gas generator with sizable battery options, single- or dual-motor layouts, and up to roughly 170 miles of EPA-equivalent electric range. The N90 i
Adam Bernard
Jul 215 min read
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News Roundup: Jul 13, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/cKZgVDtzxgU Go, MG! The MG Go concept is positioned as a stylish small electric hatch that channels the spirit of classic MG performance icons while previewing the forthcoming MG2. Designed in London and aimed at fashionable rivals such as the VW ID.Polo, Mini Cooper, and Renault 5, it appears intended less as a budget EV and more as a characterful, image-led model that could become a new brand icon, though MG has not yet revealed its int
Adam Bernard
Jul 144 min read
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