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Recent reporting, analysis and explainers from the Cars desk.
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BMW plans to introduce navigation-guided SAE Level 2 driver assistance for urban driving in Germany in 2027. The system is designed to assist with turns, lane changes, right-of-way situations and roundabouts while the driver remains responsible.
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Waymo and Toyota plan to test and validate a fleet of autonomous Toyota bZ4X vehicles in Japan in 2027. They say later deployment is planned for the UK and other markets where Waymo operates.
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Waymo says it will begin manually driven mapping and testing in Toronto as it prepares an autonomous ride-hailing service, with first riders targeted for 2028. Element Fleet Management will provide fleet services and support local hiring.
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Volvo Cars and NVIDIA are expanding their partnership to develop automated-driving technology for future Volvo cars. The first use is planned for a next-generation model, with the companies naming NVIDIA Hyperion, Halos OS and Alpamayo Stack.
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Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO ZNG in India, a turbocharged CNG-petrol SUV priced from ₹9.99 lakh ex-showroom. The company says it produces the same 82 kW and 200 Nm in either fuel mode.
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Waymo says anyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa can now hail a fully autonomous ride through its app. The service includes San Antonio International Airport.
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Hyundai held the all-new TUCSON’s world premiere in New York on October 1, presenting its design, next-generation hybrid system and Pleos Connect experience. The announcement describes the technology goals but gives no performance figures.
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Toyota has unveiled the Land Cruiser FJ prototype, a compact four-wheel-drive addition to its Land Cruiser range. The company plans to launch it in Japan around mid-2026.
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BMW has presented the Concept 7 Protection, a luxury-sedan concept with discreet protection designed for selected handgun threats. The company positions it below its higher-protection vehicles and says it could expand the BMW Protection portfolio.
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Northeastern researchers tested 21 vehicles from 19 brands and found personal information, including VINs, email addresses and location data, in data shared with third parties. The findings came from vehicle-app traffic that researchers could decrypt; encryption prevented them from inspecting data sent by the cars themselves.
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Honda has named its next-generation hybrid system Honda Hybrid and says global launches will begin in 2027. The company plans 15 models using the system by the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2030, primarily in North America.
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BMW unveiled an extensively updated 7 Series on 22 April 2026, adding Neue Klasse technology to its luxury sedan. The company says fully electric versions will offer more than 720 km of WLTP range.
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BMW has announced an all-wheel-drive version of the M2, pairing its 480 hp straight-six engine with the rear-biased M xDrive system. Production is scheduled to begin in August 2026, ahead of a market launch in late summer.
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Mercedes-Benz says steer-by-wire is now orderable for the new EQS saloon in all EQS markets. In Germany, the option costs €2,975 including VAT and includes rear-axle steering with up to 10 degrees of steering angle.
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Hyundai says the all-new Tucson premiered in New York on October 1, 2026. The SUV features a next-generation hybrid system, Pleos Connect infotainment and the Gleo AI in-vehicle agent.
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BMW says the X3 M50 xDrive’s 3.0-litre petrol engine will rise to 326 kW (443 hp), with a 0–100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds. A separate, optional Black Package adds exclusive styling and interior details from December 2026.
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BMW Group has outlined plans to reshape its vehicle range by region, use AI more widely and reduce management structures. It is targeting an Automotive Segment EBIT margin of 3–5% in 2028, with a return to 8–10% by the start of the next decade.
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BMW’s autumn 2026 update adds electric iX5 and iX3 variants, raises the X3 M50’s output and introduces new digital features. The company also describes a high-pressure casting process for lighter M5 wheels.
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Mercedes-Benz says it will present six model premieres at the Paris Motor Show, including the all-electric VLE. The company says the VLE will seat up to eight and have a range of more than 700 km under WLTP testing.
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BMW’s new 3 Series introduces the all-electric i3 Neue Klasse alongside petrol models with 48V mild-hybrid technology. The i3 50 xDrive is rated for up to 912 km of WLTP range, while the range also includes the six-cylinder M350 xDrive.
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized fuel-economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks through model year 2031, and heavy-duty pickups and vans through 2035. The agency projects the rule will save fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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BMW says its all-electric i3 will serve as the lead vehicle for the elite men’s race at the 2026 Berlin Marathon. The company lists a range of up to 906 kilometres, but says the figure is provisional.
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A study published by Johanna.be says Tesla FSD (Supervised) exceeded the 30 km/h limit in 55% of tested Brussels segments. It also reports incorrect speed-limit displays and rule violations in other low-speed settings.
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BMW says it is extending its sustainability measures across the electric and combustion-engine versions of the new 3 Series. The company reports increased use of secondary materials and lower supply-chain emissions, alongside production coordinated across four Bavarian sites.
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Waymo says its autonomous vehicles were involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes than human-driver benchmarks across more than 270 million miles in five US cities. The company estimates that 841 injury-causing crashes were prevented.
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Waymo says teens aged 13–17 can hail fully autonomous rides across 50 square miles of Nashville when linked to a parent or guardian’s account. The company lists trip-status sharing, automatic receipts and specially trained Rider Support agents among the account features.
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Mahindra has launched the Thar OG, a new version of its three-door SUV, with introductory ex-showroom prices starting at ₹10.32 lakh. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on 11 October 2026.
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Hyundai says its Pleos Connect infotainment system is debuting in the AZERA, with the all-new ELANTRA expected to bring it and the Gleo AI assistant to Korea in the second half of 2026. The system is part of the company’s broader software-defined vehicle plans.
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Matisse Lismont and Ignacio Montenegro secured the Silver Cup, Sprint Cup and Overall titles in the GT World Challenge Europe with Team WRT’s #30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The titles were clinched at Zandvoort with two race events still remaining.
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Mercedes-Benz says three new S-Class sedans have travelled more than 50,000 kilometres across six continents and 140 locations. The convoy is now making a second crossing of Europe before returning to Stuttgart in October 2026.
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Mahindra has expanded the XUV 3XO REVX range with the new REVX EDGE and REVX EDGE (O), priced from ₹9.39 lakh ex-showroom. The company has also added a petrol automatic option to the REVX M(O).
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Mercedes-Benz has started serial production of the new GLA at its Rastatt plant in Germany. Electric versions are already being built, while 48V hybrid versions are scheduled to follow later in 2026 on the same flexible production line.
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Mercedes-Benz has opened orders in Germany for the C 300 4MATIC electric, an all-wheel-drive sedan with an 85 kWh usable battery and up to 690 km of WLTP range. German prices start at €52,900 excluding VAT for business customers and €62,951 including VAT for private customers.
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MINI has released new images of the Cooper S 5-door in Nanuq White. The five-seat hatchback uses a 150 kW/204 hp four-cylinder petrol engine and has a listed WLTP fuel consumption of 6.8 l/100 km.
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Lexus has unveiled a prototype new NX SUV with a next-generation hybrid system, updated styling and longer electric-driving capability. The model is scheduled to reach global markets from the end of 2026.
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Mercedes-AMG has announced the hand-built CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a 30-unit performance coupé based on the CLE 53 with a 646 PS twin-turbocharged V8, rear-wheel drive and extensive track-focused modifications.
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BMW M and BMW Motorrad have announced a nine-model 100 Jahre Nürburgring edition comprising six cars and three motorcycles, with special design packages and BMW's claimed M Ignite pre-chamber ignition in the M2, M3 and M4.
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BMW says iX5 Hydrogen prototypes are undergoing integrated testing while a third-generation fuel-cell system moves toward prototype assembly and future series-production preparation.
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Toyota reintroduced the Land Cruiser 70 in Japan on November 29, 2023, combining its traditional ladder-frame off-road layout with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel, automatic transmission and updated safety equipment.
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BMW says the Neue Klasse will expand standard active-safety equipment across several model series, including a system that can delay opening a door when a cyclist, vehicle or other road user approaches.
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Toyota has launched a completely redesigned Hilux in Japan with a 2.8-litre diesel engine, part-time 4WD, revised chassis and suspension hardware, expanded safety functions and connected services.
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BMW says it is expanding consent-based, event-triggered collection of camera, environmental-sensor and driving-dynamics data from suitably equipped customer vehicles in EU member states to develop driver-assistance and semi-automated-driving functions.