Volkswagen and premium manufacturer n+ have introduced a new lineup of licensed electric bicycles designed to bridge the gap between automotive safety and urban micromobility. Prioritizing rider awareness over raw speed or motor power, the new Sport and Crossover models utilize a sophisticated network of sensors and cameras. The initiative aims to help cyclists navigate […]
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Robot
Jul 20, 2026
EngineAI’s 1.73-Meter T800 Robot Is the Fighting Machine Joining the World’s First Humanoid Combat League
EngineAI‘s T800 humanoid robot stepped into the ring for the first time on July 16 at the Nanshan Cultural & Sports Center in Shenzhen, kicking off the EngineAI URKL Global Humanoid Robot Free-Fighting League. Standing at 1.73 meters tall and built around a full metal chassis of aerospace-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy, the T800 is not a […]
Car
Jul 18, 2026
Ferrari Slates First-Ever Production Luce EV “Chassis 0” for Historic Charity Auction
Ferrari has officially consigned its highly anticipated, first-ever production electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0”, to a high-profile charity auction. The historic one-of-one build is heading straight to RM Sotheby’s prestigious Monterey Car Week sale, turning Maranello’s electric future into an instant collector’s piece before standard customer deliveries even commence. Co-designed in collaboration with […]
Toys
Jul 17, 2026
A Race to the Top of Goodwood with LEGO Technic’s Record-Breaking Ultimate Car Concept
Last month, LEGO Technic unveiled the latest creation in its Ultimate Car Concept Series: the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear. Posing itself as one of the most powerful megacars from the Swedish brand, the project saw LEGO Technic translate its mechanical ingenuity into a 1:8 scale model as well as a life-size version that officially broke records […]
Car
Jul 17, 2026
There Was Something for Everyone at Porsche’s Amundi Evian Championship Takeover
For its third year at the Amundi Evian Championship, Porsche – the dedicated Automotive and Mobility Partner – pulled out all the stops for its VIP guests as it put on a series of special activations alongside the action of the four-day tournament. Celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport, the brand took over the picturesque […]
Car
Jul 17, 2026
Nilu27 Exceeds 1,055 Horsepower in First Phase of V12 Laboratory Testing
Founded by former Bugatti and Koenigsegg designer Sasha Selipanov, hypercar startup Nilu27 aims to deliver a purely analog driving experience after two years of its initial reveal. The brand envisions a visceral pushback against modern electrification and digital sterility. Built around the Bauhaus philosophy where form follows function, the vehicle resembles a classic Le Mans […]
Car
Jul 16, 2026
Volkswagen Debuts the Production-Ready ID. Cross All-Electric Subcompact SUV
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the production ID. Cross, a small electric SUV that serves as the high-riding counterpart to the recently revealed ID. Polo. Measuring 4,150 mm from nose to tail with a 2,601 mm wheelbase, the subcompact crossover is scheduled to arrive in European showrooms in autumn 2026. Built on the updated MEB+ platform […]
Car
Jul 15, 2026
Toyota Brings the V8-Powered GR GT Supercar to the UK for First Dynamic Run
Toyota officially brought its highly anticipated flagship supercar to the UK for a dynamic uncamouflaged debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Dubbed the GR GT, the road-legal racer positions the Japanese manufacturer squarely against heavyweight European rivals like the Mercedes-AMG GT and Aston Martin Vantage. Spearheaded by company chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, […]
Car
Jul 15, 2026
Jeep Revives Heritage Laredo Trim for 2027 Wrangler Special Edition
Jeep has revealed the 2027 Wrangler Laredo, a heritage-inspired special edition that resurrects a trim name not seen on the flagship off-roader since the early 1990s. The release marks the ninth installment in the brand’s yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve Wrangler Series, a monthly campaign celebrating the 85th anniversary of the automaker. Inspired by the frontier […]
Car
Jul 15, 2026
BMW Recalls Over 29,000 Plug-In Hybrid Sedans in the US Due to Fire Hazard
BMW is issuing a safety recall for 29,119 plug-in hybrid sedans in the US over a critical fire hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified a serious flaw in the engine starter relay of several prominent luxury models. Affected vehicles include the 2016 to 2018 330e iPerformance, the 2017 to 2019 740Le xDrive iPerformance […]
Robot
Jul 15, 2026
Xpeng aims to build over 1,000 robots a month ahead of 2027 global roll-out
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) is accelerating mass production of its humanoid robot as it prepares to take the product to global markets next year. The electric vehicle (EV) maker aims to increase monthly capacity for its Iron humanoid robot to more than 1,000 units by the end of this year, paving the way for a global […]
Car
Jul 14, 2026
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 Reels In Record-Breaking Numbers of Early Inquiries
Hyundai confirms that the IONIQ 3, its inaugural compact electric hatchback, is generating unprecedented consumer demand ahead of its launch later this year. Positioned as a smaller and more accessible alternative to the popular IONIQ 5, the striking new model recently made its first public “on the road” appearance. Enthusiasts caught a glimpse of the […]
Car
Jul 14, 2026
Porsche Macan Petrol Production Ending Globally in 2026
Porsche is officially pulling the plug on petrol Macan models. Global production for the popular petrol-powered SUV will conclude at the end of July 2026. The move brings an abrupt curtain down on an 11-year run for a vehicle that fundamentally reshaped the sales trajectory of the German automaker. Losing the combustion variant creates a […]
Car
Jul 14, 2026
Ford and Unifor Reach Tentative Three-Year Canada Deal
Ford and the Canadian auto union Unifor have officially hammered out a tentative three-year labor agreement following intense late-night negotiations. The high-stakes deal emerged after marathon bargaining sessions stretched through the weekend, narrowly missing an initial July 10, 2026, deadline set by labor leaders. Covering a massive footprint of 5,150 workers across key Canadian manufacturing […]
Car
Jul 13, 2026
Lexus Unveils All-Electric LFA Hypercar Prototype at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Lexus is bringing its legendary hypercar lineage into the electric era with the dynamic debut of the all-electric LFA prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Making its first uncamouflaged appearance outside of Asia, the concept vehicle aims to challenge established conventions surrounding performance EVs. The Japanese automaker plans to win over automotive purists not […]
Car
Jul 13, 2026
Volkswagen Group Plans to Cut Half Its Models by 2030
The sweeping changes arrive as the automotive giant seeks to pull costs down and move Volkswagen Group‘s returns toward its target band. Company executives noted that despite achieving main targets across products and regions during a recent realignment, external financial headwinds require further streamlining. By gutting parallel structures that let different brands duplicate one another’s […]
Plane
Jul 11, 2026
STARLUX Airlines Announces “AIRSORAYAMA” Collaboration With Hajime Sorayama
STARLUX Airlines has unveiled its AIRSORAYAMA Airbus collaboration, a striking new project that merges aviation with contemporary art. Partnering with acclaimed artist Hajime Sorayama, known for his futuristic sexy robots, STARLUX has transformed two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft into physical masterpieces that reflect Sorayama’s iconic hyper- aesthetic. To elevate the launch, STARLUX also partnered with Kōki, […]
Car
Jul 8, 2026
McLaren Special Operations Reconstructs the Legendary One-Off M6GT for Goodwood 2026
McLaren Special Operations has officially developed a one-off reconstruction of the legendary M6GT. Bruce McLaren initially planned this road-going supercar during the late 1960s as a revolutionary step for his fledgling company. The exclusive vehicle will make its grand public debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Engineers constructed the striking coupe using original […]