By 2026, compact SUVs are flirting with $38,500, even in front-wheel drive versions with sometimes minimal equipment. In this inflationary context, the Dacia Duster 4x4 comes back strong with...
The urban SUV segment is one of the most competitive in the American market, and Kia knows it well. That's why the Korean manufacturer chose to thoroughly evolve its Stonic for the 2026 model year. Far from a simple facelift, this restyled version shows a clear move upmarket, both aesthetically […]
We're a far cry from the ForTwo and ForFour that built Smart's reputation. With the Smart #6, the brand born in the 90s under Swatch and Mercedes is taking a radical turn, dictated by its relaunch under Mercedes-Benz and Geely. This new 16-foot model stands as […]
Dongfeng announced that its 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine dedicated to hybrid applications, dubbed Mach 1.5T, has obtained the Energy Efficiency Star certification from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, with a maximum thermal efficiency of 48.09% — a level rarely achieved by a hybrid internal combustion engine. Thermal efficiency measures the engine's ability […]
After fifteen years of commercial success for the Kia Ceed, the Korean brand is making a profound renewal with the Kia K4, which finally arrives in Europe for the 2026 model year.
The European automotive landscape, largely dominated by historic brands and Asian giants, is gradually seeing a new player from China establish itself: Haval, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors. Already solidly established in Asia and the Middle East, the brand is making its moves with the H6 HEV, a compact hybrid SUV promising performance […]
In an era where most urban SUVs are giving in to the temptation of going 100% electric, the Lexus UX chooses to resist the trend and bet on continuity. For 2026, the entry-level model in the Japanese manufacturer's premium lineup returns in an exclusively hybrid version, streamlined around a single powertrain.
Fiat repositions itself in the competitive urban SUV segment with the 600 Hybrid, offering mild hybrid technology starting at $28,270 as an accessible alternative to full electric vehicles.
Launched in 1980, the Fiat Panda has become an icon of simple, practical, and economical motoring. For its 2026 model year, the Italian city car isn't looking to revolutionize the formula: it retains its compact dimensions, agile urban footprint, and pragmatic automotive approach.