A creator has built a Renault 5 Turbo 3E Lego kit. The project is over halfway to getting an official review by Lego. The Lego is based on the real 536-horsepower electric hot hatch. There’s a new Lego project that needs your support—desperately. A creator has built a killer Renault 5 Turbo 3E, …
The Volkswagen ID. Polo is a completely new development, unrelated to the combustion-engine Polo. It’s available exclusively with front-wheel drive and two battery capacities: 37 kWh and 52 kWh. VW estimates the electric Polo can cover up to 283 miles (455 km) on a single charge. Volkswagen has been selling the Polo for 51 years, …
Volkswagen confirms that development of the ninth-generation (Mk9) Golf is well underway. The new Golf will draw design inspiration from the Mk4 Golf. Volkswagen will offer the Golf with BEV, PHEV, and standard combustion powertrains, though the platforms will differ depending on the powertrain. A few weeks ago, we got a first look at a …
BMW has developed a separate version of the i3 for the Chinese market. It has a longer wheelbase for extra legroom in the back. The i3 L doesn’t have the global model’s pop-out door handles. BMW’s sales in China have been on a slippery slope for the past few years, but the luxury brand aims …
Volkswagen Group has to cut production capacity by a million units. It will focus on reducing capacity in Europe and China. The company is facing numerous challenges, including tariffs, competition, and the war in the Middle East. In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold …
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a new electric hatchback for Europe. The EV has a front motor making up to 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Ioniq 3 features Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system, with buttons. Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its electric compact hatchback for Europe. …
The VW ID.3 Neo brings substantial improvements to the user interface. A new row of physical buttons provides shortcuts to climate settings. VW is adding dedicated rear window switches and a rotary knob. The ID.3 Neo also gets one-pedal driving and a vehicle-to-load function. Volkswagen has been talking a great deal about how it’s listened …
Mercedes-Benz has updated the electric EQS sedan for 2027. The upgrades include a new electric architecture, a bigger battery, and new electric motors. The EV goes on sale in the United States in the second half of 2026. Mercedes-Benz has updated the electric EQS sedan for 2027. The car has a larger …
Tolman Engineering completely restored a DC2-generation Integra Type R. The Integra is one of four one-off commissions from Tolman planned in 2026. The car was fully restored but also mildly upgraded for better everyday usability. Tolman Engineering may be known for motorsports success, but the company has made an equally successful pivot to restoration and …
BMW did not set a sales record last year, but with 2,169,739 vehicles delivered worldwide, it was only about 83,000 units short of its all-time high established in 2023. It once again comfortably finished ahead of archrivals Mercedes and Audi in the luxury sales race and is now looking ahead to a solid 2026. Given …