Budapest → Nice
The Danube behind, the sea ahead: Alps as a middle chapter, then the Promenade. A holiday that starts in thermal steam and ends in salt.
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2027 Porsche Taycan arrives with virtual gears and a larger battery for the base version
Porsche is sharpening the character of the Taycan for the 2027 model year, rolling out a sweeping update that blends deeper driver engagement with a major digital overhaul. The headline addition is the new E‑Shift system, available across the entire Taycan lineup, which introduces virtual gear changes, perceptible shift motion and a more expressive Electric Sport Sound to create a multisensory... …
QuantumScape and Honda sign a multi‑year joint research agreement in solid-state batteries
QuantumScape has taken another step toward commercializing its solid‑state lithium‑metal battery technology, announcing a new multi‑year joint research agreement with Honda R&D Co., Ltd. The partnership follows Honda's completion of an extensive technical evaluation of QuantumScape's platform, which included hands‑on testing and competitive benchmarking across a wide range of performance metrics... …
BMW opens orders for the new BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition ahead of market launch
BMW is accelerating into its next electric era as the company opens early orders for the new BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition, the second model in its forthcoming Neue Klasse lineup. The all‑electric sedan, positioned as the spiritual successor to the BMW 3 Series, is available to order immediately through BMW dealers, months before its official market debut in autumn 2026. As the second vehicle... …
The ninth-gen Toyota Hilux goes electric with a first body-on-frame BEV
Toyota has introduced the ninth‑generation Hilux, and with it the most significant evolution in the pickup's 55‑year history: the model's first battery‑electric variant. Arriving alongside a new 48V mild‑hybrid diesel and with a hydrogen fuel‑cell version confirmed for 2028, the latest Hilux range is offered exclusively in Double Cab form and marks Toyota’s first application of BEV technology in... …
Stellantis begins real‑world testing of solid‑state batteries in a Dodge Charger Daytona
Stellantis has taken a major step toward next‑generation electric performance by integrating Factorial's FEST solid‑state battery technology into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle. The achievement marks the first time solid‑state cells have been installed in a Stellantis model and signals a breakthrough in the company's efforts to bring the technology to automotive‑grade readiness. The... …
Dodge brings the all‑electric Charger to Europe as orders open for the next generation muscle car
Dodge has officially opened European orders for the next‑generation Charger lineup, marking the return of one of America's most iconic muscle cars to the region with a bold new all‑electric flagship at its core. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the brand introduces the Charger Daytona BEV - the world's first all‑electric muscle car - built on Stellantis' STLA Large multi‑energy platform and... …
Vienna → Athens
A long Balkan descent: wine hills, then heat, then the Acropolis on the skyline. Chargers get sparser; the light gets older.
The all-electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback will debut in the USA and Canada
Mitsubishi Motors is preparing a significant addition to its North American lineup, confirming that the all‑new Eclipse Sportback will go on sale in the United States and Canada in the second half of 2026. The model marks a new chapter for the brand: a fully electric subcompact SUV supplied by Nissan on an OEM basis, yet redesigned with Mitsubishi's own visual identity. The Eclipse Sportback... …
Škoda teases the Peaq: a new flagship electric SUV takes shape
Škoda is building anticipation for its upcoming all‑electric flagship, the Peaq, by revealing new details about the model's exceptional aerodynamic engineering ahead of its official debut. The Peaq, set to become the brand's largest SUV, is being positioned as a showcase of Škoda's Modern Solid design language and its most advanced efficiency‑driven development to date. Early insights highlight... …
Škoda Epiq is official with new design and technology, affordable price
Škoda has officially unveiled the Epiq, its most affordable electric SUV to date, during a world‑premiere event held at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich. Positioned as a compact, clever, and confidence‑focused EV, the Epiq introduces Škoda's full Modern Solid design language and a completely new technical package aimed at bringing electric mobility to a broader audience. Škoda... …
Stellantis announces a small and affordable E-Car project, will enter production in 2028
Stellantis is setting the stage for a major shift in Europe's urban mobility landscape, announcing a new small and affordable E‑Car project that will enter production in 2028. Positioned as a return to the continent’s tradition of practical, people‑focused vehicles, the initiative aims to revive a segment that has been shrinking for years. The company says the "E" in E‑Car captures four pillars... …
The first-ever all-electric Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI goes official
Volkswagen has opened a new chapter in the 50‑year history of its iconic GTI badge with the world premiere of the all‑new, fully electric ID. Polo GTI. Revealed at the 24‑hour race at the Nürburgring, the near‑production concept marks the first time the GTI formula has been applied to an electric small car - combining instant torque, compact dimensions, and unmistakable GTI character. At the... …
Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric delivers real-world WLTP results
Opel is sharpening its electric offensive with the debut of the new Astra Sports Tourer Electric, a compact‑class estate that pairs German engineering with real‑world efficiency. At its international dynamic launch, the model impressed journalists from 22 countries by consuming just 15.7 kWh per 100 km under everyday driving conditions - a figure that mirrors its official WLTP rating and... …