Sep
15
2026
VW Mission Efficiency claims three EV world records
Volkswagen’s near-production EV concept achieves a 0.158 Cd drag coefficient, 6.48 kWh/100 km ultra-low energy consumption, and a 1,278 km efficiency run showcasing next-generation MEB+ electric technology
German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency concept, a near-production electric vehicle designed to demonstrate the efficiency potential of its upcoming MEB+ platform and future ID. family EVs, including the ID. Polo and ID. Cross. Volkswagen says the concept has set three effici…
Sep
15
2026
Tesla Semi coming to Europe with up to 550 km range
The European-spec Tesla Semi offers up to 550 km of range at 40 tonnes, consumes around 1 kWh/km and can recover approximately 60% of its range in 30 minutes using Megacharging
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has confirmed that the Tesla Semi is coming to Europe, revealing key specifications for the region’s version of its all-electric heavy-duty truck. According to Tesla, the Semi delivers up to 550 km of driving range at a 40-tonne gross combination weight (fully loa…
Sep
9
2026
Dubai ONPASSIVE Metro Station renamed Garmin for 10 years
Dubai RTA has granted Garmin 10-year naming rights to ONPASSIVE Metro Station, with signage, apps, navigation systems and onboard announcements being updated through November 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted Garmin 10-year naming rights to ONPASSIVE Metro Station, which will be renamed Garmin Metro Station. The agreement was secured through AMIT Retail LLC, Garmin’s sole distributor in the UAE, under the Dubai Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative…
Sep
9
2026
GM and MEBCO mark 30 years of ACDelco partnership
The milestone coincides with GM’s 100th anniversary in Africa and the Middle East and cumulative production of 60 million ACDelco batteries
General Motors Africa and Middle East and the Middle East Battery Company are marking 30 years of partnership with ACDelco, GM’s global automotive aftermarket brand. The anniversary also coincides with General Motors’ 100th anniversary in Africa and the Middle East, while cumulative production under…
Sep
8
2026
Alternative-fuel cars collectively overtake petrol in India
CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles collectively surpassed petrol-powered cars in India for the first time in August 2026, as E20 concerns, higher oil prices and a wider choice of alternatives reshape buyer preferences
Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles have collectively overtaken petrol cars in India for the first time, marking a significant change in the fuel mix of the world's third-largest car market. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles coll…
Sep
8
2026
PUMA Ferrari Monza collection honours Michael Schumacher
The limited-edition collection for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza marks 30 years since Michael Schumacher’s debut Formula 1 season with Ferrari
PUMA and Scuderia Ferrari HP have unveiled the PUMA for Scuderia Ferrari HP Monza Limited Edition, a new collection inspired by Michael Schumacher’s first season with Ferrari in 1996. Launched around Ferrari’s iconic home race at Monza, the collection arrives 30 years after Schumacher joined the Scu…
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