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Article SummaryAEON is BMW’s first humanoid robot in Europe, headed to Plant Leipzig for battery and component manufacturing — with two units targeting full production by end of 2026.Hexagon’s AEON uses 22 sensors, self-swapping batteries, and four layers of physical AI including imitation learning — where just 20 demonstrations are enough to train autonomous operation. BMW is applying hard lessons from its Spartanburg pilot with Figure AI — 30,000 X3s built, 90,000 parts moved — to accelerate the Leipzig rollout, backed by a new Munich-based Center of Competence for Physical AI.BMW is placing humanoid robots on the factory floor at…

2026 marks 25 years of the Fast & Furious franchise. The Petersen Automotive Museum will display a handful of iconic cars from throughout the series. The exhibit opens on March 14th and will remain on display through April 2027. Love it or hate it, the Fast Saga is a tremendously successful film franchise filled with some of the most iconic cars in movie history. If you are a fan of the Fast & Furious film franchise, then you almost certainly have a favorite vehicle, too. Now, thanks to Universal Pictures and the Petersen Automotive Museum, you might just get to see…

In a wide-ranging interview with the Financial Times, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa talked about how the automaker landed in the current predicament, and what he plans to do after he’s completed the current slash-and-burn program.Mr Espinosa spoke to the business newspaper during a recent visit to the company’s UK technical centre, and during his chat he gave a blunt warning about the company’s future. “It’s becoming increasingly difficult for [automakers] of our size to remain relevant in this environment,” he said. “You need to remain open and flexible.”CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great…

Article SummaryAn alleged BMW leak has put the long-rumored M2 xDrive back in the spotlight, with BMW declining to comment — a telling non-denial that suggests the car is real.Before you panic about weight: the M2 already isn’t a lightweight at 3,745 lbs, and xDrive would add roughly 100 lbs — an amount most drivers would never feel in everyday driving.The M3 and M4 xDrive have already proven that all-wheel drive and M driving dynamics are not mutually exclusive, making a strong case for an M2 that works year-round.A recent leak — which BMW has declined to comment on —…

Stellantis bet on the wrong approach to the EV transition; it misread demand, and it cost billions. The automaker is shifting back to combustion engines after overestimating EV adoption and failing to win buyers. Canceled EVs and bland products showed Stellantis’ electric strategy wasn’t working. Stellantis just posted its 2025 financial results, and it’s in the red for the first time since its formation in 2021. The company reported a net loss of $22.3 billion last year after it had to support $25.4 billion in unusual charges attributed to what now looks like a botched shift toward electric vehicles. The…

GWM Australia has big plans for 2026 on the back of its best sales year ever in 2025, with 10 new or refreshed models now confirmed for launch and more dealerships opening around the country.The company announced last year it wanted to become a top-five auto brand in Australia, and confirmed a raft of new models including its first from Great Wall Motor’s premium Wey brand.Now, it has shed some further light on its future product plans, with GWM locking in various models from its range of brands in China – all of which are treated as sub-brands and sold…

Article SummaryBMW UK publishes local photography for the new iX3 50 xDrive in Space Silver with a long list of optional equipment.The Neue Klasse electric SUV comes in Space Silver with the M Sport Pro Package and 22-inch M wheels.The black right-hand-drive interior is home to BMW’s new M steering wheel.Just like the rest of the world, the UK is initially getting the BMW iX3 strictly as a 50 xDrive. Although both cheaper and more expensive versions are on the way, they won’t arrive until later this year. For now, the inaugural Neue Klasse model of the modern era comes…

Ivan Espinosa doesn’t completely rule out the possibility of a Nissan sale. The CEO admits it’s difficult for an automaker of Nissan’s size to “remain relevant.” A major restructuring plan calls for closing seven factories and cutting 20,000 jobs. Being the CEO of a major automotive player may sound like a dream job to some, but that title comes with responsibilities most of us would struggle to handle. It’s particularly challenging to run a car company in dire straits, such as Nissan. Ivan Espinosa rose to the challenge when the board of directors voted to replace Makoto Uchida and appoint…

Genesis has been fighting German luxury auto brands head on, but now it’s also looking to take on premium vehicles from another country: China.Korean publication Maeli Business Newspaper reports the Hyundai-owned brand will launch a people mover for the Chinese market, aimed at strengthening its image there.While people movers are often regarded as simple family transportation in Australia, in China they’re often status symbols and flagship vehicles for their respective manufacturers, and can be had with luxury equipment like cabin dividers and huge TV screens.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.Should…

Article SummaryBMW will offer an M Performance Track Kit for the M2 from July 2026, priced at €23,500 — it includes adjustable aero, a swan-neck rear wing with a dedicated Race Mode, and the first road-legal motorsport-derived coilover system.The M2 CS gets a new M Performance exhaust option that cuts roughly 8kg of weight and adds multiple sound modes, starting at €8,343.50 with optional carbon and titanium tips.All Track Kit components are StVZO-compliant, meaning the car remains street-legal — a key distinction that sets it apart from dedicated race conversions and positions it squarely at the track day market.BMW will…