Renault is returning to the fully fledged premium car market with a big, plush new SUV to rival the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 in key markets outside Europe. Named the Filante (after Renault’s record-breaking, single-seat EV concept), it will serve as the flagship for an expanded line-up of global models aimed at bolstering the… Continue reading Bold Renault Filante revealed as luxury flagship in £2bn global push
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Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice, Texas from Mike Terry Auto Group to Payne Auto Group
Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice, Texas from Mike Terry Auto Group to Payne Auto Group IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice,… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice, Texas from Mike Terry Auto Group to Payne Auto Group
Kia not ruling out EV2 GT despite front-wheel-drive limitation
Kia hasn’t ruled out creating a hot GT version of its new EV2 compact crossover, which could rival the forthcoming Volkswagen ID Polo GTI. The smallest model in the Korean firm’s line-up of bespoke EVs was unveiled at the recent Brussels motor show, alongside new GT versions of the EV3, EV4 and EV5. That means every… Continue reading Kia not ruling out EV2 GT despite front-wheel-drive limitation
German Handelsblatt: Small car: Kia EV2 stands up to the electric VW Polo012180
It’s like a hare and a hedgehog: The VW ID.Polo isn’t really there yet, and Kia is already putting the EV2 in front of it. A year after the study, the Koreans are now showing the series model. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Kia EV2: With this car, Kia competes against the VW ID.Cross012179
Kia is using the auto show in Brussels for the world premiere of its EV2. The small SUV in the B segment was developed specifically for Europe and is also built here. Go to Source
Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads. The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up… Continue reading Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year
The first full week of 2026 set the tone for what is shaping up to be a decisive year for India’s automotive industry, marked by an unusual convergence of policy intent, product aggression and hard data that underscores how quickly the market is evolving. On the regulatory front, road safety moved firmly back into focus,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year
Electric SUV: Kia enters Europe’s compact class with EV2
Kia has introduced the EV2, a 4.06 meter short electric SUV. The electric car is intended to be a cheaper entry into e-mobility. (Kia, Electric car) Go to Source
Can Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Flex for Hyundai Work Wonders?
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) and Hyundai Mobis have signed a comprehensive agreement to co-develop next-generation solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The deal will allow Qualcomm to develop an integrated automotive solution designed to meet the needs of emerging markets and expand its reach in the global automotive supply chain. Qualcomm’s… Continue reading Can Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Flex for Hyundai Work Wonders?
Kia Unveils EV2 at Brussels Motor Show
The Kia EV2 – the brand’s sixth dedicated electric model – debuts at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show Compact B-SUV designed to support diverse modern lifestyles, delivering class-above interior space and an emotionally engaging electric driving experience Up to 448 km driving range, EV Route Planner, Plug & Charge and bidirectional V2L EV3 GT, EV4… Continue reading Kia Unveils EV2 at Brussels Motor Show