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Mercedes proposes to reduce the wires in cars with a mechanical switch

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Mercedes proposes to reduce the wires in cars with a mechanical switch
Mercedes-Benz has registered a patent in Germany for an original design to connect light fixtures in a car's door or trunk lid to the onboard network.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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The return of the Opel Manta has been postponed for several years

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The return of the Opel Manta has been postponed for several years
The revival of the Opel Manta sports model is delayed at least until the early 2030s. In the coming years, priority for the brand is given to mass models.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Xiaomi SU7 Max set a record in a 24-hour endurance run

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Xiaomi SU7 Max set a record in a 24-hour endurance run
Xiaomi SU7 Max sedan covered 4,264 km in a day, surpassing the previous record of Xpeng P7 (3,961 km), as well as the figures of Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz CLA.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Hyundai has developed a camper based on the Staria model

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Hyundai has developed a camper based on the Staria model
Hyundai showcased the Staria Camper concept at the CMT fair in Stuttgart, where the company is also gathering visitor reactions to assess interest in a potential production version for the European market.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Dacia is set to open a 'Million Star Hotel' on the night of the parade of planets

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Dacia is set to open a 'Million Star Hotel' on the night of the parade of planets
Dacia will offer guests to spend the night in cars equipped with a Sleep Pack camping kit in an improvised "Million Star Hotel". This will happen during a rare cosmic phenomenon known as the "planet parade".
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January 16, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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The Tesla Full Self-Driving feature will operate only by subscription for $99 per month

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The Tesla Full Self-Driving feature will operate only by subscription for $99 per month
Tesla will close the option to purchase the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature outright. Starting February 14, FSD will only be available by subscription for $99 per month. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced this on the social network X.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo and Hyundai Palisade Revealed as Winners of the 2026 NACTOY awards

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Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo and Hyundai Palisade Revealed as Winners of the 2026 NACTOY awards
Winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year 2026 award were announced at the Detroit auto show.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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BYD increases the warranty on the Blade battery to 250,000 km

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BYD increases the warranty on the Blade battery to 250,000 km
BYD has extended the warranty on its Blade battery for customers in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Honda has unveiled the Base Station — a concept travel trailer not for all the money

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Honda has unveiled the Base Station — a concept travel trailer not for all the money
Honda showcased the Base Station travel trailer concept, developed at the company’s research centers in Los Angeles and Ohio.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Euro NCAP named the safest cars of 2025

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Euro NCAP named the safest cars of 2025
The Euro NCAP organization announced the results of car safety tests in 2025. The highest rating was received by the Mercedes-Benz CLA, along with victories in their classes for Tesla, MINI, smart, and Polestar models.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Renault introduced the new flagship Filante, but not for Europe

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Renault introduced the new flagship Filante, but not for Europe
The Renault Filante was developed through the joint efforts of Renault Technocentre in France, Renault Design Center Seoul, and Renault Korea. The model is based on the CMA platform from Geely Group.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Škoda named the flagship electric SUV Peaq

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Škoda named the flagship electric SUV Peaq
Škoda confirmed that its flagship electric seven-seater crossover, based on the Vision 7S concept presented more than three years ago, will be named Peaq. The world premiere of the model is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Range of 484 km: Mazda unveiled the new electric crossover CX-6e

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Range of 484 km: Mazda unveiled the new electric crossover CX-6e
Mazda showcased the new electric crossover CX-6e at the Brussels Motor Show. The rear-wheel-drive model with a 78 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery will go on sale in summer 2026.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Mercedes-Benz CLA won the European "Car of the Year" 2026

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Mercedes-Benz CLA won the European "Car of the Year" 2026
Mercedes-Benz CLA has claimed the title of "Car of the Year 2026". The winner was announced at a gala evening during the International Motor Show in Brussels.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Volkswagen e-Transporter and e-Caravelle receive an increased battery

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Volkswagen e-Transporter and e-Caravelle receive an increased battery
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has updated the electric models e-Transporter and e-Caravelle by equipping them with a higher capacity 70 kWh battery.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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These cars were the most popular in Germany in 2025

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These cars were the most popular in Germany in 2025
The Federal Motor Transport Authority of Germany (KBA) published statistics on new car registrations last year.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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Hyundai brings in the robotic Atlas for car manufacturing

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Hyundai brings in the robotic Atlas for car manufacturing
Hyundai has announced plans to deploy humanoid robots Atlas at its plant in Georgia, USA. According to the company, the first robots could be operational by 2028.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Volvo brings back the designer who made the brand popular

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Volvo brings back the designer who made the brand popular
Volvo announced the return of Thomas Ingenlath to the position of chief designer. He will start work in February.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Range Rover created a mirror-like paint finish

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Range Rover created a mirror-like paint finish
Range Rover has developed a new hand‑crafted mirror‑finish paint process that delivers a smooth, uniform surface with an unprecedented depth of shine on all Bespoke gloss paint commissions.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Sony Honda Mobility showcased the electric crossover Afeela

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Sony Honda Mobility showcased the electric crossover Afeela
The joint venture of Sony and Honda — Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) — presented a new electric crossover under the Afeela brand. The model currently has the working name Afeela Prototype 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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Dreame unveiled the hypercar Kosmera Nebula 1

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Dreame unveiled the hypercar Kosmera Nebula 1
The Chinese company Dreame, known for manufacturing home electronics and vacuum cleaners, presented an electric car under the new brand Kosmera at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Garmin has revealed a set of side cameras with blind spot monitoring, priced at $1,000

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Garmin has revealed a set of side cameras with blind spot monitoring, priced at $1,000
Garmin introduced the dēzl DualView camera system with blind spot monitoring for trucks. The new product is aimed at professional drivers and designed to enhance safety during driving and maneuvering.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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The steering wheel in the BMW X3 started turning on its own

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The steering wheel in the BMW X3 started turning on its own
BMW has announced a recall of nearly 37,000 X3 crossovers due to a software error that may lead to unintended steering movements.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Volkswagen unveils the interior of the new ID. Polo

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Volkswagen unveils the interior of the new ID. Polo
Volkswagen presented for the first time the interior of the new electric car ID. Polo. The most important news is the abundance of physical buttons and switches in the style of earlier model generations.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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Every tenth new car in the UK is of Chinese origin

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Every tenth new car in the UK is of Chinese origin
Chinese car manufacturers have taken a significant position in the UK new car market. By the end of 2025, cars produced in China are expected to account for about 10% of all new passenger car sales in the country.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM