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Bugatti's heritage division La Maison Pur Sang has unveiled a one-of-one restored Veyron at Pebble Beach to celebrate 20 years of the model. It gains a newly developed Rouge Rembrandt and Petrol Blue two-tone finish, Magnolia leather, watchmaking-inspired trim and reinterpreted wheels that take Chiron-sized tyres. Bugatti also launched a Veyron configurator for owners.

KGM Benelux, the importer of the brand formerly called SsangYong, is the new official Rescue Car Partner of Circuit Zandvoort. Four fully electric KGM Musso EV pickups, each able to tow 2,300 kg, now serve as rescue and support vehicles, deployed even at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The circuit picked them on reliability, performance, sustainability and cost.

Skoda has updated the Slavia, its compact sedan built exclusively for India, with fresh styling, new LED lights and features like rear massage seats and a Google-powered AI assistant. Engines are a 115 hp 1.0 TSI and a 150 hp 1.5 TSI. It is not coming to Europe: identical cars would be priced out of reach here by taxation, which is the most interesting part of the story.

Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing that runs until the end of 2030, adding two seasons to a deal that previously expired in 2028. Confirmed on the eve of his home Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, it ends months of speculation that the four-time champion could trigger an exit amid Red Bull's dip in form and links to Mercedes. Verstappen pointed to team principal Laurent Mekies and the ongoing rebuild as reasons for his confidence.

Genesis has unveiled the GV90, its first full-size flagship electric SUV, in San Francisco. The range-topping Neolun version debuts hidden B-pillar coach doors that open in unison, a world first. It uses a 123.5 kWh battery for around 500 km of range, makes 666 hp, and charges 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes. Genesis is expanding in Europe, though a GV90 launch date is not yet confirmed.

Aston Martin has been testing an updated Valkyrie hypercar at Silverstone, with a reworked rear aerodynamic package previewing the car's first major evo joker upgrade ahead of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season. The team deliberately carried over its original specification through 2025 and 2026, and Heart of Racing team principal Ian James says the wait was about fully understanding the car before committing to changes.

Isack Hadjar will miss the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his wrist during the summer break, with Liam Lawson stepping up from Racing Bulls to take his Red Bull seat. Yuki Tsunoda returns to Formula 1 to replace Lawson at Racing Bulls alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad. Hadjar sits eighth in the championship, one place and 25 points ahead of Lawson, and his only career podium came at this exact circuit last year.

The China-only AUDI E5 Sportback and E7X, from Audi's four-ring-free sub-brand co-developed with SAIC, are being imported to Europe by a third party. The E5 makes 787 pk and the E7X 680 pk, with prices from around 72,000 and 88,000 euros. But their range is quoted on China's optimistic CLTC cycle, and buying outside Audi's official channel raises real support questions.

Hyundai has revealed an all-new generation of the Tucson, its global bestseller, with much more angular, rugged styling inspired by the larger Santa Fe. Inside, a big central screen is paired with a welcome return of physical buttons for key functions. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are confirmed, with European sales expected in early 2027.