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Kia is killing the Niro PHEV for 2026. The company cites ‘changing market conditions.’ The gas Niro and Niro EV will live on. Another one bites the dust. With nine vehicles already slated to disappear by 2027, Kia is adding one more to the list. The Niro PHEV is dead for 2026. The company confirmed the news in a statement to Kelley Blue Book, saying, “Due to changing market conditions, the 2026 Niro PHEV will no longer be available in the US market.” This move shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. The plug-in hybrid was always the odd one…

The big surprise is almost ready for the reveal. BMW is so close to building a new car after a series of pre-production photos of its new i3 went online, even though it was completely camouflaged, giving little detail of what this new car will look like. The photos taken from BMW’s Munich plant show the 2027 BMW i3 almost ready for production, and everything in it, like the body, the door handles, the mirrors, and almost all the features that are not camouflaged at its front, may appear in the production car. We couldn’t tell much of it because…

The new Subaru Forester range has received some significant changes, and there’s arguably been a lot more noise around the new ‘Strong Hybrid’ petrol-electric variants in the lineup.But in this review, we wanted to find out whether the petrol Forester might actually represent a better buy for those who aren’t sure about starting their electrification journey just yet.And, frankly, I’ve found the hybrid Forester’s fuel use to still be a bit thirsty, so I also wanted to scratch the itch and see if the petrol model is notably worse on fuel… and you might be surprised at my results.How much…

BMW of North America just confirmed the US iX3 50 xDrive gets 112.2 kWh of usable battery capacity. The European version lists 108 kWh. On the surface, the American spec looks better. But both versions use the same physical battery pack—the difference is purely how each market’s regulations and warranty standards allow BMW to manage that capacity.But this gets confusing with plug-in hybrids. The X5 50e presents the opposite dynamic: the US version gets 19.2 kWh usable, while Europeans get 25.7 kWh. That’s a 34 percent difference for the identical car—translating to roughly 40 miles of electric range in the…

Capricorn Group has unveiled its second Zagao 01 hypercar.   The first customer deliveries are scheduled for this year   Capricorn is building 19 of them.    Capricorn Group, a supplier to Formula 1, LMP1, the World Endurance Championship, and other racing clients, is getting closer to building its first hypercar. The company unveiled its second prototype and announced that customer deliveries will begin later this year.    Capricorn revealed the second 01 Zagato at Salon Rétromobile in Paris, and it’s already in the process of building a third. The company officially launched the car in October and has been carrying out…

Cut-price ‘Standard’ versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EVs) could be just around the corner for Aussie buyers.Tesla Australia has just announced changes to its local nomenclature, with the Model 3 and Model Y falling into line with the brand’s ‘Global Naming Convention’.Model grades in the Model 3 and Model Y lineup will now be referred to as either Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive, and Performance All-Wheel Drive – but the decision could be a hint of what’s to come.While Tesla has introduced Standard variants in other markets, it hasn’t made any announcement…

We’ve featured Ronnie Fieg’s cars at great length, but it’s a real treat to see so many under the same roof. In a new video, the Kith founder opens the doors to his impressive collection, which extends well beyond regular production models. The E30 M3 sits at the core of his M garage, though each of us likely has a different favorite.The one-off M1 in Techno Violet is certainly among the highlights, a mid-engined beauty that took BMW a full year to restore. Ronnie paired the E26 with a unique, matte XM finished in Frozen Techno Violet, although the striking SUV is…

The A5 could become the A4 again. Audi admits its naming strategy, limiting EVs to even numbers, was wrong. It’s reverting to the old nomenclature. Much like Mercedes rolled out a separate “EQ” lineup, Audi sought to create a clearer distinction between combustion-engine and fully electric models. The idea was for ICE vehicles to carry odd numbers, while EVs would use only even numbers. However, those plans were abruptly scrapped, though not before affecting the name of a core model. The A4 became the A5 in 2024, spawning the A5/S5 Avant, with an RS5 launching shortly. Under the old naming structure,…

Toyota just wake up with teasing us everyday, About some minutes ago it has dropped on its Social media account a teaser image of what’s believed to be an upcoming new refreshed model’s interior that promises “Big energy, bigger versatility,” that’s coming on the way on the 10th of February. Not long ago, probably 6 days ago, it dropped an exterior teaser photo of a mystery vehicle that showed a “horizon” silhouette, and it was the most exciting thing Toyota has teased in years. Toyota Looking at the first teaser dropped days ago, it represented an exterior of something we…

BMW Australia has confirmed running changes for its popular X1 and X2 compact SUVs, ahead of first customer deliveries in mid-2026.The 2026 BMW X1 and 2026 BMW X2 ranges are headlined by the move to Euro 6e emissions-compliant powertrains, meaning 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) tech for the entry-level grades and a new xDrive25e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of the X1.At the same time, entry-level eDrive20 versions of the iX1 and iX2 electric vehicles (EVs) have been discontinued for the Australian market, though xDrive30 variants of the small electric SUVs now receive new silicon carbide (SiC) inverters which enhance performance, power density…