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Hyundai has officially confirmed that the Santa Fe and the Santa Cruz pickup with a 2.5-litre turbo engine will lose the eight-speed dual-clutch robotic transmission (DCT) in the US market. It will be replaced by a classic automatic with torque converter.
Mercedes-Benz has revised the wind-down schedule for its compact models: instead of the planned 2026 phase-out of the A-Class hatchback and sedan, the model will remain on the assembly line until at least 2028.
Isuzu has announced prices for its first electric pick-up truck, the D-Max EV. Sales of the model started in the UK on 21 July and the first vehicles will reach customers in February 2026. The prices are shocking
General Motors has filed a patent application for a system that will be able to warn drivers in advance of poor road conditions ahead. As GM Authority found out, the application was filed as early as 15 December 2023, but it appeared in the public domain only on 19 June 2025 under the number US 2025/0200526 A1.
Auto Review, the official publication of the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers, has corrected its publication on the preparation of a ban on the resale of new cars within six months after the first registration. The editorial said that the original version contained "inaccurate language" regarding China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and other agencies.
Two electrified versions of the Ford Bronco have been unveiled in China - an all-electric version and a hybrid with an extended range extender (EREV). Production will be undertaken by a joint venture between Ford and Jiangling Motors (JMC).
Tesla is giving Full Self-Driving (FSD) - a $12,000 autopilot system - for free to those who buy a Cybertruck. The promotion is aimed at stimulating sales of the failed model before the end of tax incentives in the US.
American electric car manufacturer Rivian has made life easier for drivers: the latest software update uses the familiar Google Maps as on-board navigation. The functionality is unlimited: route guidance, real-time traffic jam forecasts and easy search right on the multimedia screen.
Subaru is expanding its electric vehicle lineup. A new compact crossover Uncharted, which is the result of a mutation of the electric Toyota C-HR, has debuted in the US. In the hierarchy of the brand, the new model is positioned one step below the Solterra.
The new Tesla Model 3+ is coming to China in September 2025. An improved battery, a range of up to 700 kilometres and a starting price of around $37,600 make it a competitor to China's premium EVs.
Opel has presented a new modification of the electric crossover Frontera - Extended Range. It has a 59 kWh battery and can travel up to 409 kilometres without recharging using the WLTP cycle. Charging from 20 to 80 per cent takes about 30 minutes when connected to a 100-kilowatt station.
LG Electronics has announced that its webOS Automotive Content Platform (ACP) multimedia platform will be used in new Kia models in the European market. The first vehicle with ACP will be the recently introduced EV3 electric crossover. The platform will later appear in other models - EV4, EV5 and the updated Sportage.
Stellantis has announced the closure of its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme. The company attributed its decision to a lack of infrastructure, high costs and poor customer incentives.
A certification application to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed the specifications of the first model of Huawei's new car brand, Shangjie.
Tesla is preparing to launch a longer version of the Model Y crossover in China. The new version with the index L will have three rows of seats, six seats, increased wheelbase and more powerful powertrain. The premiere is expected in autumn 2025.
