Geely/Mercedes brand targets more traditional tastes with its second new-era model Having catered to more practical tastes when it first reappeared in 2023 with the Smart #1 compact SUV, the rejuvenated Smart brand is now bringing us something a little more stylish. The promotional literature for the all-electric new Smart #3 actually goes so far...

Cupra's first two models have been dynamic hits so far. What about this new electric crossover? The Cupra Tavascan is a close relative to a fairly safe bunch of Volkswagen Group siblings.It can count the Audi Q4 E-Tron, Skoda Enyaq and Volkswagen ID 4 as siblings sharing the same hardpoints and footprint, but whereas that trio would all be the...

The GM-Honda system in the CR-V e:FCEV shows important advances The American-developed system gets 372 miles to a tank, and has vastly reduced development costs Just over half a century since the automotive world got properly revved up by the prospect of hydrogen fuel cell cars (FCEVs), they still haven’t happened. They failed to take over...

Low-volume super-4x4 could be built with DBX at St Athan plant in Wales British marque explores potential for high-riding SUV, said to be dubbed ‘Project Rambo’ Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4x4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class, Autocar can reveal. Design proposals for the shock new model are being evaluated internally,...

New L60 is said to be most aero-efficient SUV on sale Chinese EV firm's new family-focused brand launches with an ultra-efficient, battery-swapping crossover The first model from Nio's new family-focused EV brand Onvo is a Tesla Model Y-rivalling crossover that majors on practicality and efficiency.  Called the L60, it's due on sale in...

Renault has partnered with WeRide to operate self-driving shuttles on public roads Level three plus autonomy for cars is "unlikely for the time being" but Master-based robobus is inbound Renault won't continue development of high-level autonomous functions for cars, switching focus instead to offering self-driving public transport solutions. ...