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2+ min ago (680+ words) Emerging markets across the globe are driving an important shift in the car market, with a quarter of new cars sold so far in 2025 being either a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV). According to a new report published this week by global energy think tank Ember, which analysed available monthly data for 60 countries " which cumulatively accounted for over 97% of global EV sales in 2024 " new markets are making a rapid switch to plug-in vehicles, putting to bed the theory that EV adoption would stall outside of Europe and China. So far this year, according to Ember's analysis of national monthly data, BEVs and PHEVs combined accounted for over a quarter of global new car sales, up from less than 3 per cent in 2019. Ember's analysis focused specifically on the passenger car market, and where possible compared data…...

11+ min ago (437+ words) Consumers have flocked to crossovers and SUVs, and automakers have chased the money. Most have killed off small sedans and their hatchback variants, including Kia. With the launch of the third-generation Forte, Kia discontinued the five-door version in America, but that's changing for 2026 with the K4 Hatchback, which is shockingly cheap. " The Kia"K4 hatch comes in three trims: EX, GT-Line, and GT-Line Turbo. The base model starts at $26,085, and that includes the $1,195 destination charge. That's $2,700 more than the entry-level LX sedan and only $500 more than the four-door EX. " The GT-Line starts $1,000 more than the EX hatch$27,085. The top GT-Line Turbo trim is just under $30,000 at $29,985. " The hatch's standard powertrain is the same as the sedan'sa naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with a continuously variable transmission, but if you want a proper automatic gearbox,…...

21+ min ago (573+ words) The latest RAV4 hits Japan with hybrid power and fresh optional packages that tweak its looks toward sport or adventure without touching performance The latest Toyota RAV4 has already rolled out in North America, Europe, and China, gradually establishing itself in key global markets. Now, it finally arrives on home soil, accompanied by a pair of styling packages developed with Modellista. Aimed at Japanese buyers looking for something a bit sharper or more off-road inspired, the optional kits dress up the hybrid SUV without changing what lies underneath. More: Toyota's Chinese RAV4s Have A Much Bigger Screen And A Much Smaller Price Than Yours In Japan, the RAV4 is available exclusively as a self-charging hybrid, offered in two trims: Z (Core) and Adventure (Woodland). Toyota has confirmed that a plug-in hybrid version is on the way, set to join the lineup sometime before the…...

27+ min ago (413+ words) An ultra-rare HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute is poised to break the $1 million mark " and could become the highest-priced road-going Holden yet " when bidding at Lloyds Auctions ends at 12:00 AEST on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The searing yellow Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) ute " the only example painted in the same XU3 Yellah as the 1996 HSV VS GTS-R " is build #001 of just four vehicles made under secrecy by HSV in 2017. They're related to the highly collectable HSV GTS-R W1 sedan, widely regarded as the pinnacle of the brand's products built between 1987 and its closure in 2020. The #001 GTSR W1 Maloo has never been road-registered, has covered just 26km, and is powered by the same 474kW/815Nm 6.2-litre supercharged petrol V8 "LS9' engine and six-speed Tremec manual transmission as the W1 sedan. It also features SupaShock suspension, an AP Racing brake package, and 20-inch alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres. In…...

41+ min ago (484+ words) From THE MANHATTAN CONTRARIAN In a post on February 23, 2023, I expressed skepticism. It seems like all the smart people have made up their minds that the future of automobiles belongs to electric vehicles. . . . So, are electric vehicles about to sweep the country and become the dominant form of transportation? I bet against it. Here was my reasoning: The past few weeks have brought a lot of news on the EV front. The short version is that even I would not have predicted how quickly and completely the EV fantasy has collapsed. The collapse of EV sales began immediately with the end of the tax credit. On October 31, trade publication Inside EVs reported on the first month's results after the end of the credit: The big automakers were quick to realize that they had to do a pivot. On December 15 the…...

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1+ hour, 3+ min ago (497+ words) A new limited-edition watch celebrates the return of Lancia's HF badge, offering Swiss mechanics, clean styling, and only 360 pieces across three dial variants Lancia was once one of motorsport's most formidable names, only to drift into mediocrity with a lineup that felt directionless, and that's putting it mildly. Now, after years of dormancy, it's showing signs of life again, reviving the HF Integrale name and stepping back into the rally world with something to prove. Now that the brand has become at least mildly interesting again, or at the very least, vaguely hopeful, it's chosen this moment to launch a limited-edition watch. Created in partnership with Eberhard & Co, the watch marks the return of Lancia's legendary HF logo and will be limited to just 360 pieces. Read: One Lancia Ypsilon HF Is Fast The Other Just Pretends As car-branded watches go,…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (507+ words) Two-and-a-half decades after Jaguar began its journey to become the British BMW, the brand is about to embark on a new voyage with a controversial design language, and a high-price, low-volume playbook. In an interview with Top Gear, Rawdon Glover, managing director of Jaguar, said "Jaguar didn't work commercially" when it was competing in the "volume premium space" that's dominated primarily by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and to a lesser degree Lexus and Volvo. "So we were at a crossroads, because just continuing as we were and saying "well, let's just do what we're doing and sell more', doesn't work," he continued. Mr Glover was keen to point out that for most of its history Jaguar had a small range of high-end vehicles. This changed in late 90s, during Ford's ownership of the brand, when the brand began its quest to become…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (428+ words) SAIC MG delivered the first MG4 model with a semi-solid-state EV battery in China, starting at under $15,000. In August, SAIC MG launched the all-new MG4 at the Chengdu Auto Show, deeming it "the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state" electric vehicle. The new MG4 is available in five different trims: Comfort, Ease, Freedom, Smart, and the semi-solid-state "Secure" edition. SAIC MG announced on Thursday that it had delivered the first MG4 equipped with the new battery tech. The new MG4 is on sale starting at 68,800 RMB ($9,800), with prices rising to 102,800 yuan ($14,500) for the semi-solid-state battery model. It's available with two lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery sizes: 42.8 kWh or 53.95 kWh. The three lowest-priced trims are equipped with the smaller (42.8 kWh) battery, providing 437 km (271 miles) CLTC driving range, while the Smart version uses the 53.95 kWh battery, delivering 530 km (330 miles) of range. Meanwhile, the semi-solid-state variant is powered by a…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (257+ words) Curating Life's Luxuries Since 1976 Subscribe for full access to Robb Report. Includes the digital edition. A 20-year-old Porsche was completely refurbished recently, which is not all that unusual. What is unusual, though, is this time the marque did the restoring, and did such a good job that the carmaker says the 2005 Carrera GT was "technically restored to new condition." The car in question is owned by a Porsche enthusiast in Puerto Rico, who also wanted a new livery'and not just any livery, but one inspired by the 917 that won the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans. "The vehicle was completely disassembled, technical components such as the V10 engine were overhauled from the ground up, and the carbon parts were recoated," Porsche said in a news release. "Subsequently, the originally silver-coloured youngtimer was given the famous Salzburg Design at the customer's request." Under the…...