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Apple CarPlay to gain video playback support soon
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (401+ words) Drivers who spend a lot of time waiting in their cars could have another way to while away their time: in-car video playback via CarPlay. Apple iPhone users may be able to watch videos on their car infotainment screens via…...
Polestar teases influx of new models including a more practical SUV
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (844+ words) A more wagon-like Polestar 4 and a sleeker Polestar 2 replacement are among the new models set for launch over the next three years. Polestar has teased an onslaught of new electric vehicles (EVs), including a new-generation Polestar 2 and a more practical…...
Hotter BMW CS treatment ruled out for SUVs
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (605+ words) If you're after a fast BMW SUV, you'll have to settle for Competition versions, with the boss ruling out even faster CS models. BMW's high-performance M division isn't planning on adding more intense CS versions of its SUVs to its…...
2026 Mazda 6e: Sharp pricing sees new EV undercut Tesla Model 3
4+ day, 5+ min ago (642+ words) Pre-orders are now open for the electric Mazda 6e liftback, due here in mid-2026 with a starting price of $49,990 before on-road costs. Electric passenger cars may not sell as well as electric SUVs, but the Mazda 6e is still set to shake up…...
Ford wants to turn the tables on China
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (687+ words) A plan to allow Chinese car brands into the US has come from none-other than Ford, with an approach used by China for decades. Ford CEO Jim Farley has presented a proposal to US President Donald Trump which would enable…...
China to mandate physical buttons in touchscreen crackdown
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (586+ words) China will introduce laws meaning automakers can no longer rely solely on touchscreens and will have to include physical buttons in new cars. Cars sold in China will soon have to feature physical buttons for key functions, forcing automakers away…...
Leapmotor C10 won’t get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after all
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (856+ words) The Chinese brand's debut model won't receive the popular smartphone mirroring technologies in its current generation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto won't become available in the Leapmotor C10 " the Chinese auto brand's debut model in Australia " in its current generation. Leapmotor's…...
First it was V8s, now Stellantis is bringing back diesel engines in Europe
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (486+ words) Diesel may never rule the European landscape again, but it isn't completely dead, with Stellantis adding the option to more of its models. It's been a busy 12 months or so at Stellantis, with the automaker reversing a number of decisions…...
Chery targets long-range driving with new plug-in hybrid powertrains
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (482+ words) A new generation of hybrid powertrains is coming from Chery, with big claims regarding driving range and performance. Chery claims its new generation of Super Hybrid powertrains may allow some models to theoretically drive up to 2000 kilometres without stopping. At…...
BYD acknowledges ‘work to do’ in aftersales experience
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (397+ words) Customer service for BYD owners is one of several key areas the company has identified as needing improvement, as it chases greater market share. BYD says it will focus on improving the ownership experience for its customers, with its aftersales…...