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

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

The original Pixo was a rebadged Suzuki Alto for Europe--but now it's Renault-based. And while the new Renault Twingo E-Tech leveraged the original's iconic design, and Dacia went for a chunkier look with the new Spring, Nissan went down a lower-investment path with their new entry-level electric hatch. While the Dacia got its own look inside and out, the Renault roots of the new Pixo are more apparent here. Greenhouse and doors carry over from the Twingo, while the Pixo gets

Two years ago, Renault rebooted the R17 sports coupe from the 1970s as a modern EV heavily layered with heritage design cues. Now, with the Paris Motor Show around the corner, Renault has taken another icon--the compact Renault 8 Gordini--and reinvented it for the electric age. The original Renault 8 launched in 1962 as a rear-engined compact sedan as an alternative to VW's Beetle; the 95hp Gordini launched two years later, as an early precursor to today's hot hatches. The ne

Like every other automaker, Bentley's EV strategy has been upended. The new Torcal should have been on sale last year and would have been followed by a string of EVs leading to an all-EV portfolio by 2030. But the new plan means we won't see another EV until early next decade. That’s fine; they have a portfolio of PHEV and plain-old gasoline-powered vehicles. But if your tastes run to EVs, they’re off to a good start. Rolls-Royce told us the Spectre was designed as a Rolls fi

Ceer Motors arose from a partnership between the Saudi Public Investment Fund (the same group that's been funding struggling startup Lucid) and Foxconn (makers of the iPhone and newcomers to the EV space) back in 2022. There was initially talk of using BMW EV components, and it appears Croatia's Rimac supplies the integrated rear electric drive system (e-axle), while Hyundai Transys (affiliated with the Hyundai Motor Group) provides the front motors. The Exobot fullsize sedan

It's hard to argue Volvo hasn't done well under the patronage of Geely. The Chinese automaker purchased the Swedish company in 2010 and took an admirably hands-off approach. They essentially wrote an $11 billion check, telling the company to be the best Volvo they could be. Compared to their last full year under Ford's ownership, Volvo has seen global sales double, revenue nearly triple, and EBIT go from a ~$1 billion loss to a $1.2 billion profit. After abandoning an all-EV

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,

Their new commercial concept does exactly what it says on the tin Stellantis’ Pro One commercial vehicle business unit says, “It is a box, it has wheels.” It, of course, is... the Box On Wheels, or simply “BOW.” (yes, oddly, with a period after the name). Developed with UQI Robotics, it is intended to be a fully autonomous electric delivery van for urban and controlled-environment operations. There are no technical specifications, nor are there photos of the interior--which,

After unveiling the PV5 last year (named the 2026 International Van of the Year) as the first entry off their Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture, the larger PV7 slots somewhere between Ford’s midsize Transit Custom and fullsize Transit (as shown in table below). The PV7 shares the same E-GMP.S 800V-capable platform and software ecosystem, now in a larger and more capable size. Kia notes the PV7 was designed around a ‘tool box’ concept, compared to the PV5’s ‘open box’

Thirteen years after its groundbreaking 240mpg XL1, VW offers up a super-efficient EV concept With drag coefficient of 0.158 (15% better than the XL1), the mundanely-named Mission Efficiency leverages the updated front-wheel-drive MEB+ platform used on the new VW ID.Polo and ID.Cross. While the XL1 was a diesel plug-in hybrid, the Mission Efficiency is, of course, pure electric, claiming a consumption rate of 7.51kWh/100km (with charging losses), about 1/3 better than a Lucid

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/Wt8XqwZuevk New A2 with an Electric Twist The Audi A2 e-tron revives the original lightweight, ultra-efficient hatchback as Audi’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle, pairing familiar A2 proportions with modern touches such as a singleframe grille, up-to-20-inch wheels, customizable matrix LED lighting, and wing-style door handles. Built on the rear-wheel-drive MEB platform, it offers three battery sizes and four power outputs,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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