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BMW i3 colours revealed: how personalisation becomes a key part of the electric 3 Series
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18/03/2026

BMW i3 colours revealed: how personalisation becomes a key part of the electric 3 Series

After unveiling the all-new BMW i3, BMW is now quietly revealing another crucial layer of the story: personalisation. While the full configurator is not yet live, we now have a first look at the available exterior and interior colours, and they tell us a lot about where BMW is heading with the Neue Klasse.

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Volkswagen ID. Cross: a €28,000 electric SUV that could change the game in Europe
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18/03/2026

Volkswagen ID. Cross: a €28,000 electric SUV that could change the game in Europe

Volkswagen is quietly preparing what could become one of its most important models of the decade, the Volkswagen ID. Cross. Set to launch in autumn 2026 with a starting price of around €28,000, this compact electric SUV is not just another addition to the ID. lineup.

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BMW unveils the new i3: the all-electric 3 Series that could redefine the segment
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18/03/2026

BMW unveils the new i3: the all-electric 3 Series that could redefine the segment

A few days after it accidentally leaked its own design, BMW has now officially unveiled the new BMW i3, the second model of its highly anticipated Neue Klasse. And this is not just another EV. This is the moment BMW redefines its most important car: the 3 Series.

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Why Collection by Vermant’s Open House is one of the most interesting automotive weekends this spring
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18/03/2026

Why Collection by Vermant’s Open House is one of the most interesting automotive weekends this spring

Spring in the automotive world doesn’t only mean new model launches and electrification headlines. Sometimes, it’s about looking back and understanding why certain cars still matter today. On March 21–22, 2026, Collection by Vermant opens its doors for its annual Open House, inviting enthusiasts, collectors and curious visitors into one of Belgium’s most refined classic car environments.

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Lancia Gamma at 50: the forgotten Italian flagship that still feels surprisingly modern
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17/03/2026

Lancia Gamma at 50: the forgotten Italian flagship that still feels surprisingly modern

Half a century after its debut, the Lancia Gamma remains one of the most unusual executive cars ever to come out of Turin. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1976, the Gamma marked Lancia’s return to the flagship segment after the Flaminia era, and it did so in a way only Lancia really could: with bold engineering, unconventional design, and a level of interior refinement that felt distinctly Italian.

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DS Automobiles unveils the new DS N°7: a strategic evolution of its best-seller
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17/03/2026

DS Automobiles unveils the new DS N°7: a strategic evolution of its best-seller

For the first time since the brand’s creation in 2014, DS is fully renewing one of its core models. The new DS N°7 replaces the successful DS 7, marking a major milestone in the brand’s evolution. Positioned at the heart of the premium compact SUV segment, the DS N°7 combines refined design, advanced technology and a multi-energy strategy, clearly targeting both private buyers and corporate fleets.

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Peugeot unveils new Turbo 100 engine for the 208 and 2008
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17/03/2026

Peugeot unveils new Turbo 100 engine for the 208 and 2008

At a time when electrification dominates headlines across Europe, Peugeot is quietly reinforcing the relevance of combustion engines. The French brand has just introduced its new Turbo 100 petrol engine, a next-generation three-cylinder unit designed to power the Peugeot 208 and Peugeot 2008 starting from 2026.

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Denmark’s EV Revolution: Over 94% of Private Car Buyers Now Choose Electric
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17/03/2026

Denmark’s EV Revolution: Over 94% of Private Car Buyers Now Choose Electric

In February 2026, more than 94 percent of private car buyers in Denmark chose a fully electric vehicle, marking one of the most dramatic shifts toward electrification anywhere in Europe. According to figures from the Danish industry association Mobility Denmark, battery-electric vehicles represented 94.4% of private registrations.

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BMW Turns April Fools Joke Into Reality: M3 Touring 24H to race as a GT3 on the Nurburgring
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16/03/2026

BMW Turns April Fools Joke Into Reality: M3 Touring 24H to race as a GT3 on the Nurburgring

Sometimes a race car starts with a serious engineering program. Sometimes it starts with a joke. The BMW M3 Touring 24H clearly belongs in the second category.

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BYD to take direct control of distribution in Belgium and Luxembourg
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16/03/2026

BYD to take direct control of distribution in Belgium and Luxembourg

A major shift is underway in the European automotive distribution landscape. Chinese EV giant BYD is preparing to take direct control of its distribution operations in Belgium and Luxembourg, ending its partnership with Inchcape in the region.

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First look: BMW i3 Neue Klasse accidentally leaks ahead of official reveal
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16/03/2026

First look: BMW i3 Neue Klasse accidentally leaks ahead of official reveal

Sometimes the biggest automotive reveals don’t come from spy photographers or insiders. Sometimes they come from the brand itself. That appears to be exactly what happened with BMW, which accidentally leaked the design of its upcoming BMW i3 Neue Klasse ahead of its official debut.

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Did you know this car? The return of the Strosek MEGA 30 Speedster
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15/03/2026

Did you know this car? The return of the Strosek MEGA 30 Speedster

If you’re deeply into Porsche history, the name Vittorio Strosek probably rings a bell. In the 1980s and 1990s, his company Strosek Design was one of the most influential Porsche tuners in the world, responsible for some of the most radical and polarizing Porsche reinterpretations ever built.

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Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale wins Design of the Year in Portugal
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15/03/2026

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale wins Design of the Year in Portugal

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has just received another major recognition, winning “Design of the Year” at the prestigious Portuguese automotive awards Carro do Ano: Troféu Volante de Cristal. It’s yet another reminder that Alfa Romeo’s most exclusive modern creation is being perceived not merely as a supercar, but as a true piece of automotive art.

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