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With the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, Mercedes-Benz is introducing steer-by-wire technology, eliminating the traditional mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front axle. In doing so, Mercedes-Benz becomes the first German manufacturer to offer this technology in a production vehicle.

As electrification reshapes the industry, a new generation of vehicles is emerging, combining advanced software platforms, cutting-edge efficiency and unprecedented interior space. The latest example comes from Lucid Motors, whose flagship SUV, the Lucid Gravity, has been named World Luxury Car of the Year 2026 at the prestigious World Car Awards.

Did you know the largest engine ever installed in a European production car is not a turbocharged monster from the early 2000s… but a brand-new engine developed in the electrified era? And it sits at the heart of the extraordinary Bugatti Tourbillon. In a time when most manufacturers are downsizing engines, adding turbochargers or abandoning combustion entirely, Bugatti has done something completely unexpected.

At the New York International Auto Show, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has been crowned 2026 World Performance Car, marking another milestone for Hyundai Motor Company and its increasingly influential N performance division. The victory is particularly significant because it represents the second time in three years that Hyundai’s electric N models have secured the award, following the success of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N in 2024.

BYD has reduced its workforce by around 100,000 employees in 2025, bringing its total headcount down to roughly 870,000 people, according to Chinese industry sources. At first glance, the move may seem surprising. Because at the very same time, BYD has reported record revenue and deliveries, confirming its position as one of the most dominant players in the global EV industry.

At the New York International Auto Show, the compact NIO Firefly has just claimed the 2026 World Urban Car of the Year title, a recognition awarded by a jury of 98 automotive journalists from 33 countries. For NIO, the award marks another important milestone as the brand continues expanding its presence beyond China.

Through a new joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile, Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to bring back the Land Rover Freelander. The first glimpse comes in the form of the Freelander Concept 97, a design study that references the original 1997 Freelander while hinting at a radically different technological future.

For years, the benchmark for luxury in automotive interiors has been measured in leather quality, craftsmanship and material finishes. But today, sound is becoming just as important. With the launch of the Virtuoso Collection, Bentley Motors is redefining what a premium in-car audio experience can be. At the heart of the collection lies the new “Naim for Mulliner” sound system, developed as the pinnacle of Bentley’s long-standing collaboration with Naim Audio.

BMW is expanding the iX3 lineup with a more accessible variant. Enter the BMW iX3 40, a rear-wheel-drive version that keeps the core Neue Klasse technology but combines it with a smaller battery and a more approachable price point. The question naturally becomes: what exactly do you give up and what do you keep?

At the World Car Awards held during the New York International Auto Show, the new Mazda 6e was crowned 2026 World Car Design of the Year. The recognition marks the third time that Mazda Motor Corporation has won the prestigious design award. The brand previously claimed the title with the Mazda MX‑5 in 2016 and the Mazda3 in 2020.

In modern motorsport, the lines between disciplines are becoming increasingly fluid. Drivers who once focused exclusively on Formula One are now exploring other categories of racing, rediscovering the raw appeal of endurance racing and GT machinery. The latest name to join that movement is Lance Stroll.

With a blistering 6:15.977 lap, the Ford GT Mk IV has officially become the fastest American OEM vehicle ever to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife and the third fastest car of any type to ever tame the circuit. For a machine that represents the final evolution of the third-generation Ford GT, the moment feels almost symbolic.