Potential impact on sales figures The elimination of a substantial EV subsidy in Germany caused a significant drop in EV sales in Europe in 2023. With that in mind, it’s even more important that a new purchase subsidy for electric cars is introduced in Germany. Various German media outlets, including our sister publication AutoBild, provide […]

Every so often, Mazda shows an exciting concept car that makes many car enthusiasts go wild. Soon, it will happen again. Mazda is bringing what it calls ‘the embodiment of future driving pleasure’ to the Japan Mobility Show. Toyota, Suzuki, and Nissan are going all out later this month at the Japan Mobility Show. Mazda

Says something about the starting point, but still What about disappointing demand? Kia is said to be planning to triple EV production in Europe over the next two years, mainly thanks to the arrival of two important new models. Kia apparently found some more salt to rub in the wounds of European competitors. We wrote

Irritating or charming? For some, sticking a vignette on the windshield is irritating, but for others it’s a valuable part of the series of memories that a vacation trip represents. For Austria, after 2026 it will remain just a memory forever, because this is the last physical Austria vignette ever. The highway vignette is a

Giga grille and 300SL in the mix Mercedes-Benz is heading towards a future where new models can receive strong design influences from well-known historical models. This appears to be the signal Mercedes-Benz is sending with this Vision Iconic. Mercedes-Benz uses various design styles. Just compare an EQE with an E-Class, or a GLB with a

‘First signs of life expected within a few months’ In the category of ‘nice surprises’, we have a very beautiful one for you today. The Dutch supercar brand Spyker appears to be reviving, with former CEO Victor Muller and involvement from ‘Spyker hero’ Jasper den Dopper. The concrete news is that Victor Muller, founder and

Dreaming is allowed Daihatsu is bringing back an equally small and practical city racer that you may never have heard of: the Midget. With a show car called Midget X, Daihatsu is looking ahead to this new small city friend. Although Daihatsu has delivered cars like the Charade, Valera and Applause in the Netherlands, it

Following the i20 After the i20, the Hyundai Bayon also goes through the homologation process. With relatively significant consequences. The Hyundai Bayon is no longer available as a mild hybrid and becomes more expensive. The delivery range of the Hyundai Bayon now looks different than before. The compact crossover previously always had a 100 hp

Longer, lower, electric The Range Rover Velar has been the ‘beautiful boy’ in Land Rover’s Range Rover lineup since 2017, but not much has changed about the car since then. That will change soon as the Velar follows in the footsteps of the Porsche Macan. Sleek lines, flat light units, a long nose and enormous

Classic interpretation of modern grille There’s no shortage of Mercedes stars on the brand’s modern cars, but the classic star on the nose is rarely seen anymore. However, this star is far from dead, as proven by this preview of a Mercedes-Benz concept car. Hundreds of little stars in the grille, hundreds of little stars