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Ever since the design of the Kia Tasman first leaked, there have been rumours of a fast-tracked redesign to address the controversial front-end styling of the Koran brand’s first ute.Now images of what might show the ute’s facelift have appeared on an official Kia website.Two digital renders of a rebodied Tasman have appeared on the Kia Special Vehicles page spruiking military uses and conversions for the polarising ute.Both the Military Command Vehicle and Military Pickup Truck (top and below) feature bodies that are recognisably Tasman, but with far more conventional designs for the grille, headlights, fenders, wheel-arch protectors, and doors.The…

Back in 2021, Biogena purchased 82 MINI Cooper SE electric hatchbacks as company cars to help decarbonize its fleet. The company is now doubling down on EVs by ordering the largest fleet of zero-emission MINIs in Austria. No fewer than 126 vehicles without combustion engines will be delivered by the first quarter of 2026.These press shots show that Biogena has already taken delivery of 59 cars from the new “J01” generation MINI Cooper. The handover event took place at the company’s headquarters in Salzburg. Once all vehicles are delivered, Biogena will own the second-largest fleet of electric MINIs in Europe.You…

Ford F-150 Lightning production will remain paused for the foreseeable future. After the devastating fire at Novelis’s aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, the automaker will shift its production priorities, increasing gas and hybrid F-Series output in the first quarter of 2026.    The automaker plans to build more than 50,000 additional trucks next year to “meet strong customer demand and recover production losses stemming from the fire.” Ford is prioritizing its gas and hybrid trucks because they “are more profitable” for the automaker and “use less aluminum” than the Lightning. The fire, which occurred on September 16, severely damaged the…

The KGM Musso – formerly known as the SsangYong Musso, and also formerly the KGM SsangYong Musso – has received some changes recently.The new dual-cab ute range sees the long-wheelbase XLV variant offered range-wide, and some specific differences between the tradie-focused base grade and the higher-end offerings.The model tested here is the Ultimate XLV, the flagship offering that sports a new appearance which makes it more modern looking than the rest.This review will cover what this ute does well, the stuff if stuffs up, and whether you should consider it or not. How much does the KGM Musso cost?The just-updated KGM…

It’s only been a few days since Real Madrid’s football players took delivery of their new BMWs, and now the basketball team is following suit. All vehicles are at least partially electrified, with most being full EVs and a handful of plug-in hybrids. Since the luxury brand is pushing electrification, players weren’t allowed to choose any of the pure gasoline or diesel models available in Bavaria’s vast lineup.The iX proved to be the most popular choice, with five players and the coach Sergio Scariolo opting for the xDrive60, while two others went for the lesser xDrive45. We’re pleased to see…

Porsche’s struggles in 2025 are no secret. In July, outgoing CEO Oliver Blume acknowledged that the company is facing significant challenges amid the global EV downturn. Shipments fell by six percent in the first half of the year, prompting the German automaker to announce plans to cut up to 1,900 jobs by 2029. Those struggles are well-reflected in the company’s recent financial statements. Porsche’s latest forecasts show that operating profits have plummeted 99 percent compared to last year, with just €40 million reported through the first three quarters of 2025—down sharply from €403.5 million reported during the same period in…

The Rolls-Royce celebrates 100 years in the making of the Phantom, a pinnacle of luxury in their lineup. Since its first assembly in 1925, the automaker has been known for making this luxury sedan with lush cabins, a smooth powertrain, a pretentious design, and luxury rides. Rolls Royce has unveiled the Phantom Centenary private collection, limited to contain only 25 special sedans. The Centenary edition is inspired by the old days of Hollywood when the stars of the silver screen preferred Phantom as their favorite. Notable things on the Phantom include a two-tone finish of Arctic White with Black and…

The design of a smaller BYD dual-cab ute has been exposed in a patent application filed with the European Union Property Office after it was previously caught wrapped in camouflage – suggesting it could be a pickup version of the Sealion 6 mid-size SUV already available in Australia. Unearthed by CarNewsChina, the filings reveal the Chinese automaker’s smaller ute will be underpinned by a car-based monocoque (or unibody) platform, unlike the popular Shark 6 plug-in hybrid dual-cab also on sale here, which employs the more rugged ladder-frame construction typically preferred for off-road vehicles. This could make it a rival for compact car-based…

Consider the X3 to be BMW’s Goldilocks offering. It’s not quite as big or expensive as the larger X5, but it’s a step up from the X1 and X2 in terms of sizing and quality. That’s generally still true with the G45 chassis X3, which BMW introduced just last year. Relatively new to the market as it is, BMW makes no changes to the X3 for 2026. The lack of changes for the model is a tad bittersweet; nevertheless, the BMW X3 remains the driver’s choice in the small SUV segment. You can likely pick one up today — production…

The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers isn’t happening in Europe or the United States, but in developing and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious contender for consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. While headlines often focus on Chinese carmakers’ expansion into Europe, the true competition is unfolding in emerging markets. A key factor behind the success of Chinese car brands in these regions is price. Consumers in developing economies tend to be more price-sensitive than those in wealthier nations, and Chinese vehicles are typically more affordable than their…