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The global automotive industry is built on scale. But scale also means that when a technical issue emerges, the impact can quickly reach hundreds of thousands of vehicles across multiple markets. That is precisely what is happening at Stellantis, which has announced a recall affecting around 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk. The recall spans a wide range of brands within the Stellantis portfolio, including Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat, and Opel. Among those vehicles, approximately 22,000 cars are located in Belgium, according to information confirmed to Belga.

Sometimes a new car arrives that doesn’t just introduce a model, it signals a shift for an entire brand. That is precisely what happened with the BMW iX3, which has now been crowned both “World Car of the Year 2026” and “World Electric Vehicle 2026.” The awards were announced during the New York International Auto Show, where the first production model of BMW Neue Klasse secured a double victory against dozens of competitors.

Every few months the automotive world rediscovers an uncomfortable truth: design inspiration can sometimes look a lot like imitation. This time the spotlight falls on SAIC Motor, a company best known in Europe as the parent brand behind MG and notably also a long-standing partner of Volkswagen Group. At a recent technology event hosted by the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, SAIC unveiled two new electric models aimed at China’s upper-midrange EV market: the Z7 fastback sedan and the Z7T shooting brake.

When Bugatti unveiled the Bugatti La Voiture Noire at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019, the car instantly became legendary. Only one example would ever exist. And with an original asking price exceeding €9 million before taxes, it was immediately hailed as the most expensive new car ever offered to a private customer at the time. But who bought it? For years, that question remained unanswered. Until now.

The British marque is preparing for what may be the most radical transformation in its history. Later this year, Jaguar will unveil a fully electric four-door grand tourer, a car designed not only to mark the brand’s transition into a new era, but to redefine what a modern Jaguar should feel like. And interestingly, the inspiration for that future came from the past.

At Le Castellet in southern France, Genesis Magma Racing officially unveiled the GMR-001 Hypercar, the machine that will carry the brand into the FIA World Endurance Championship starting in the 2026 season. And in typical Genesis fashion, the project isn’t just about racing. It’s about identity.

The latest version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS has arrived as a comprehensive evolution of the brand’s well-known flagship luxury SUV, reinforcing its reputation as the “S-Class among SUVs.”

The updated 2026 GLE from Mercedes-Benz arrives as a refined evolution of one of the brand’s most important SUVs, blending understated design tweaks with meaningful upgrades in technology, comfort, and efficiency. Rather than reinventing the formula, Mercedes-Benz has focused on enhancing what already works. Delivering a more intelligent, connected, and polished driving experience.

Mercedes-AMG continues to refine its performance SUV formula with the latest evolution of the GLE 53 family. More powerful, more digital, and more visually assertive, the updated model range reflects a clear ambition: to blend traditional AMG performance with electrified efficiency without compromising character.

The former professional freestyle skier turned entrepreneur has built a reputation not just for owning exotic cars, but for transforming them into something completely unexpected. And now, after years of increasingly wild builds, Jon Olsson is back with another creation. A 1,035 horsepower version of the Audi RS6 Avant (C8).

Sometimes, the most fascinating automotive stories are not about raw performance. They are about emotion, craftsmanship and deeply personal narratives. That is exactly the case with the Bugatti W16 Mistral “Caroline”, one of the most delicate and poetic creations ever produced through Bugatti Sur Mesure.

If you’re planning a road trip to Luxembourg anytime soon, you may want to keep a slightly closer eye on your speedometer. The Police Grand-Ducale is about to significantly modernise its vehicle fleet with the arrival of 81 brand-new BMW X3 models. And interestingly, they are all petrol-powered.