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Europe and China push back against touchscreen overload in cars: the return of physical buttons
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07/03/2026

Europe and China push back against touchscreen overload in cars: the return of physical buttons

For years, the evolution of car interiors seemed to follow a single direction: larger screens, fewer buttons, and almost everything controlled through a touchscreen. But that trend is now facing a serious correction. Both Europe and China are introducing new rules and safety guidelines that encourage car manufacturers to bring back physical buttons in vehicle interiors.

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Dacia announces its new crossover: meet the STRIKER
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07/03/2026

Dacia announces its new crossover: meet the STRIKER

Dacia is expanding its lineup once again. The brand has officially confirmed the name of its upcoming crossover: STRIKER. The STRIKER is expected to represent the next step in Dacia’s expansion into the C-segment, combining crossover styling with the practicality of a versatile family car.

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LEGO reveals Formula 1 helmets of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
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07/03/2026

LEGO reveals Formula 1 helmets of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton

Formula 1 and LEGO have become a powerful combination in recent years. With the start of the new F1 season, LEGO has unveiled two new display sets that will immediately catch the attention of fans of Scuderia Ferrari.

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Christian von Koenigsegg looks to the skies: is Koenigsegg developing a revolutionary aircraft?
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07/03/2026

Christian von Koenigsegg looks to the skies: is Koenigsegg developing a revolutionary aircraft?

The name Koenigsegg has long been synonymous with radical innovation. Hypercars producing more than 1,500 horsepower, engines revving beyond conventional limits, and groundbreaking technologies. Now, however, founder Christian von Koenigsegg appears to be looking beyond the road and toward the skies.

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BYD unveils Blade Battery 2.0: EV charging almost as fast as refueling?
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07/03/2026

BYD unveils Blade Battery 2.0: EV charging almost as fast as refueling?

BYD has unveiled the second generation of its Blade Battery, alongside a completely new FLASH Charging ecosystem. The headline figure is striking: charging from 10% to 70% in just five minutes.

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McLaren Formula 1 Team reunites with Enkei for the 2026 Formula 1 season
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07/03/2026

McLaren Formula 1 Team reunites with Enkei for the 2026 Formula 1 season

Sometimes the difference between victory and defeat is hidden in something as seemingly simple as a wheel. That is why the renewed partnership between the McLaren Formula 1 Team and Enkei for the 2026 Formula 1 season is far more significant than it might initially appear.

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Porsche Carrera GT breaks auction record: $6.7 million for the ultimate analog supercar
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07/03/2026

Porsche Carrera GT breaks auction record: $6.7 million for the ultimate analog supercar

During the prestigious The Amelia Concours d’Elegance auction in Florida, an exceptional Porsche Carrera GT sold for $6,715,000, setting a new auction record for the model. And not just by a small margin. This sale more than doubled the previous public auction record for a Carrera GT.

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BMW ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR: het einde van een tijdperk voor ALPINA
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07/03/2026

BMW ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR: het einde van een tijdperk voor ALPINA

Met de BMW ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR sluit ALPINA definitief het hoofdstuk van de XB7 af. De exclusieve SUV wordt gebouwd in slechts 120 exemplaren voor Noord-Amerika, waarvan 12 stuks bestemd zijn voor Canada.

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AMG shows the interior of the new GT 4-Door Coupé
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06/03/2026

AMG shows the interior of the new GT 4-Door Coupé

At AMG, everything revolves around performance. But performance is not just about horsepower, acceleration or lap times. According to Mercedes‑AMG, the experience begins long before the engine fires up. With the interior of the new Mercedes‑AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé, Affalterbach aims to create exactly that feeling: a cockpit where every button, every screen and every detail is focused on control, speed and driving engagement.

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Bugatti Bolide verovert Miami: grootste Bolide-meeting ooit op een F1-circuit
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06/03/2026

Bugatti Bolide verovert Miami: grootste Bolide-meeting ooit op een F1-circuit

Er bestaan trackdays… en er bestaan Bugatti-trackdays. Op het Miami International Autodrome kwam een uitzonderlijke groep hypercars samen: acht exemplaren van de Bugatti Bolide. Dat maakt het meteen de grootste Bolide-gathering ooit.

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FIA World Endurance Championship has delayed season opener due to crisis in the Middel East
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06/03/2026

FIA World Endurance Championship has delayed season opener due to crisis in the Middel East

The opening round of the FIA WEC season, the Qatar 1812 km, has officially been postponed due to rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The race was scheduled for 28 March 2026, but has now been moved to a later point in the season.

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Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda ready for production and maybe the ultimate track toy
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06/03/2026

Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda ready for production and maybe the ultimate track toy

The Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda was built with a single goal: to create the purest circuit experience ever. And according to test driver and IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti, that is exactly what Gordon Murray Automotive has achieved.

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CUPRA Born vernieuwd: scherper design, 326 pk en tot 600 km rijbereik
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05/03/2026

CUPRA Born vernieuwd: scherper design, 326 pk en tot 600 km rijbereik

De vernieuwde CUPRA Born krijgt een uitgesproken designupdate, een sterk verbeterd interieur en vooral meer technologie. Met vermogens tot 326 pk en een rijbereik tot 600 kilometer wil CUPRA bewijzen dat elektrische auto’s niet alleen efficiënt, maar ook karaktervol kunnen zijn.

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