Year: 2026
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Stellantis
2026 Stellantis Investor Day: Ram Dakota SRT confirmed, Chrysler revived
Stellantis has used its 2026 Investor Day to formally draw a line under former CEO Carlos Tavares’ rigid electrification mandate. Under new chief Antonio Filosa, the newly minted €60 billion ‘FaSTLAne 2030’ strategic plan marks a highly pragmatic return to…
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Xiaomi
990hp Xiaomi YU7 GT now on sale with Tesla-baiting Standard Edition
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially launched the production-spec YU7 GT in its home market. This is a 990hp electric SUV that proves its recent Nurburgring lap record was not just a stripped-out prototype stunt. Launching domestically with a price…
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Dodge
Stellantis plans all-new SRT muscle car lineup; flagship Copperhead confirmed
Stellantis is planning a number of muscle cars for Dodge and RAM, using its 2026 Investor Day to confirm a sweeping, combustion-heavy revival of the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. At the bleeding edge of this aggressive course correction…
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Honda
2027 Honda Civic Type R HRC Concept previewed (video)
Honda’s performance arm, HRC, has dropped fresh footage of its Civic Type R HRC Concept undergoing intensive testing at Suzuka, and it’s the clearest signal yet that we’re about to see a more hardcore, track-dedicated evolution of the FL5. The…
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Nissan
NISMO Performance Centre hubs confirmed for Australia
Nissan is set to strengthen the presence of its NISMO performance division in Australia, confirming plans to establish factory-backed NISMO Performance Centre hubs locally from 2026. The move will make Australia one of the first markets outside Japan to receive…
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Ram
2027 RAM 1500 Rumble Bee revealed, under consideration for Australia
As previewed this week, the iconic RAM Rumble Bee nameplate is returning in dramatic fashion for 2027, with the American brand unveiling an all-new lineup of V8-powered performance utes headlined by a 777hp flagship claimed to be the quickest and…
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JAC
Huawei & JAC reveal the 635kW Maextro S800 Grand Design, with gold trim
Huawei and JAC have officially unveiled the Maextro S800 Grand Design, signaling a definitive shift in China’s luxury hierarchy. With pricing expected to hit the US$300,000 mark, the model is an exercise in high-theatre opulence, designed to cement the brand’s…
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Geely
Geely acquires Radar Auto, Riddara RD6 not for Australia
Geely Auto has tightened its grip on its electric pickup division, formally acquiring full ownership of Radar Auto for approximately US$32 million. The move transitions the brand from an incubated startup within the Geely Holding Group to a wholly-owned subsidiary…
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Mercedes-Benz
2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 & 55 4-Door Coupe EV revealed, up to 860kW
Mercedes-AMG has officially unveiled its first series-production all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe, confirming the move to its high-performance AMG.EA architecture. Affalterbach is claiming significant performance benchmarks for the newcomer, highlighted by a peak system output of 860kW (1169hp). The drivetrain relies…