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The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU member states may ban driver-assistance apps such as Waze and Coyote from passing on the location of certain traffic and police checks. The decision, in a case brought by France's Coyote System, confirms that countries can impose such bans on public-safety grounds even on apps based in other EU states, provided strict conditions are met.

Porsche's 2027 Taycan update is built around a single idea: making an electric car feel emotionally engaging. The headline feature is E-Shift, which simulates eight gears, but it sits alongside a factory Manthey Kit that just broke a Nürburgring record, a new 700 km WLTP range and an all-new Porsche Digital Interaction infotainment system. Together they reveal how Porsche thinks about keeping EVs desirable.

Porsche has revealed the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition, a limited-run special celebrating 75 years of Porsche in Great Britain. Based on the 503 hp 911 GT3, it wears a bespoke colour scheme and exclusive design details, and its name references Porsche's first British appearance at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1951. The catch for everyone else: it is exclusive to the UK.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 66-year-old shared the news in the final episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm, describing it as aggressive but caught at a very early stage. He said he has known since May and that a portion of his prostate was removed as part of his treatment.

LEGO has officially launched the Technic Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear, set 42232. The 4,104-piece, 18+ model is the sixth and largest car in the Ultimate Car Concept Series, with a series-first 9-speed gearbox, triplex suspension and a one-touch Ghost Mode. It goes on general sale on 4 July 2026 at €449.99 / £399.99 / $449.99, with early buyers getting a free Koenigsegg steering wheel set.

Cashmere Motorsport has reimagined a Porsche 992 GT3 RS with a striking custom livery designed by founder Charlie, paired with a set of Brixton Forged TR08 AERO.1 forged wheels in Lunar White and Michelin tyres. The aggressive track car keeps its 525 hp naturally aspirated flat-six, now wrapped in one of the most eye-catching GT3 RS builds we have seen.

Nissan has cut its car development time from 55 months to 26 by using AI tools across design, testing and manufacturing. The returning Skyline sedan is the first proof. CEO Ivan Espinosa says the approach is inspired by Chinese automakers, and the company is targeting a maximum of 30 months for every future model. The new Skyline arrives late 2026 as a 2027 model.

A set of McLaren P1 body panels has sold for around €184,000, roughly $213,000 or £159,000. The green bodywork, including doors and the front panel, was originally fitted to collector Michael Fux's P1 before he had it removed in 2014. The parts later ended up in California, and now someone has paid hypercar money for the panels alone, with no car attached.

Uncamouflaged photos of the production Volkswagen ID. Cross have leaked ahead of its official reveal. The compact B-segment electric SUV sits on the MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive, offering 37 kWh and 52 kWh battery options, power from 116 hp to 211 hp and up to 436 km of range. A Dutch starting price around €27,990 is expected, pending confirmation in September.

Citroën has temporarily rebranded itself as Sytroën, a marketing campaign launched on 16 June 2026 to mark its new partnership with French actor Omar Sy. The name plays on his surname, and rather than signing him as a traditional ambassador, Citroën has appointed Sy as a Special Advisor focused on shared values and authentic connection.

The new Audi A6 Allroad keeps its 299 hp 3.0 V6 TDI diesel at the heart of the range, with mild-hybrid assistance, standard adaptive air suspension and quattro all-wheel drive. A 367 hp plug-in hybrid with up to 95 km of electric range joins it. Orders open on 18 June 2026, priced from €77,250.

Porsche's Sonderwunsch programme has created a one-off 911 GT3 RS finished in a custom deep metallic brown called Macadamia Metallic, paired with bespoke brown-pigmented carbon fibre. Built with Porsche Centre Geneva and Porsche Sonderwunsch in Zuffenhausen, the car swaps the model's usual aggressive look for a restrained, haute couture inspired design.