Nissan Rogue Hybrid Wins Wards Award Ahead of Fall Launch
The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid wins a Wards propulsion award before its fall U.S. launch, with 38 mpg combined and a $35,490 starting MSRP.
Category: EVs & Hybrids
Mercedes Launches Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Germany
Mercedes-Benz is launching vehicle-to-grid charging in Germany with an 11-kW wallbox, a smart tariff and support starting with the electric GLC and C-Class.
BMW Q3 Deliveries Fall 6.3% as European EV Sales Jump
BMW Group delivered 551,072 vehicles in Q3 2026, down 6.3%, as China fell sharply while European battery-electric deliveries rose 37.5%.
Stellantis Q3 Shipments Fall 1% as Europe Gains and North America Slides
Stellantis estimates third-quarter 2026 shipments of 1.3 million vehicles, with European EV-led growth offset by planned North American production downtime.
Opel STX Concept Previews 124-MPH Electric AWD Estate
Opel’s STX Concept previews an electric all-wheel-drive estate with active aerodynamics, 22-inch wheels and a claimed top speed above 200 km/h.
Citroën 2 CV Concept Targets €15,000 Electric Car for 2028
Citroën’s 2 CV Concept previews a compact European-built EV targeting a €15,000 starting price, roughly one-tonne weight and a production model by 2028.
NHTSA Reviews Claims Tesla Robotaxis Sped in Active School Zones
NHTSA opened a defect-petition review into claims that 2026 Tesla Model Y robotaxis and Cybercabs exceeded active school-zone speed limits.
Peugeot E-T16 and RCZ Vision Concepts Debut With Electric Performance Claims
Peugeot’s E-T16 and RCZ Vision concepts pair electric performance claims with Hypersquare steer-by-wire, but neither is a confirmed production car.
FIAT Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback Make European Debut in Paris
FIAT’s Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback make their European debut with petrol, hybrid and electric options, large boots and UK orders planned for early 2027.
BMW Concept 7 Protection Pairs 612 HP With Discreet Armor
BMW’s Concept 7 Protection previews a lower-profile armored 7 Series with a 612-hp plug-in-hybrid system, handgun protection and an initial European focus.