Aug
19
2026
First Ferrari EV sells for record $40 million
The first production Ferrari Luce has sold for $40 million at an RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction, setting a record as the most expensive new car ever sold at auction.
Ferrari’s first series-production electric car has made a dramatic debut on the global stage. The inaugural Ferrari Luce, known as “Chassis 0”, achieved a staggering $40 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction during Monterey Car Week 2026. With an estimated retail price of around $1.1 million, the final…
Aug
12
2026
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 sets Nürburgring record
The 680 hp electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 has lapped the Nürburgring in 7:32.070, making it the fastest four-door compact car while trailing the BMW M2 benchmark by 7.002 seconds.
Mercedes-AMG has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife benchmark with the all-new CLA 45 4MATIC+, recording an officially measured and notarised lap time of 7 minutes 32.070 seconds. Completed by Mercedes-AMG driver Kevin Berger on July 28, 2026, the lap makes the sporty four-door saloon the fastest fo…
Aug
6
2026
Nissan Qashqai e-POWER earns Guinness World Records title
The next-generation Nissan Qashqai e-POWER travelled 1,980 km across Colombia on a single tank, without refuelling or external charging.
Nissan has secured a Guinness World Records title with the latest Nissan Qashqai e-POWER, completing a 1,980 km journey on a single tank without refuelling or external charging. The achievement highlights the efficiency and long-range capability of Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain, combining…
Aug
4
2026
Stellantis returns to profit as Q2 2026 revenue rises 13%
€2.16 billion turnaround driven by North America growth as Middle East and Africa lead margins
Stellantis has returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, reporting higher revenue, improved shipments and stronger operating performance following a challenging 2025. The group generated net revenue of €43.5 billion, up 13 per cent year on year, while net profit reached €293 million c…
Aug
3
2026
Lexus launches helicopter service for land, sea and air
"LEXUS Flight" combines luxury cars, helicopter travel and yacht experiences in Japan from August 2026
Lexus is expanding its mobility offering beyond road vehicles with the launch of LEXUS Flight, a premium helicopter service designed to connect land, air and sea travel into one seamless luxury experience. Operated by Aero Toyota Co., Ltd., the service will begin operations on 24 August 2026 using a…
Jul
31
2026
Škoda builds one-millionth Karoq at Kvasiny
The Graphite Grey milestone SUV marks nine years of Karoq production, while its successor is set to debut around the end of 2027 or beginning of 2028.
Škoda Auto has produced its one-millionth Karoq at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. Finished in Graphite Grey, the milestone vehicle arrives nearly nine years after the compact SUV’s 2017 launch. Sold in around 60 markets, the Karoq remains an important part of Škoda’s range and its third mo…
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