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Volkswagen delivers its two-millionth electric vehicle: a milestone for the ID family
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08/03/2026

Volkswagen delivers its two-millionth electric vehicle: a milestone for the ID family

Volkswagen has just reached another significant milestone in its transformation: the brand has now delivered two million fully electric vehicles to customers worldwide, the anniversary vehicle is a Volkswagen ID.3.

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Did you know the Ferrari 250 GTO is officially considered a work of art?
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08/03/2026

Did you know the Ferrari 250 GTO is officially considered a work of art?

The legendary Ferrari 250 GTO received a remarkable designation from an Italian court: it is officially protected as a work of industrial design with artistic value. In other words, according to the law, this Ferrari stands on the same cultural level as a painting or sculpture.

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Lotus unveils the Lotus Eletre X: an unexpected return of gasoline power
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08/03/2026

Lotus unveils the Lotus Eletre X: an unexpected return of gasoline power

Not so long ago, the Lotus Emira was presented as the last Lotus ever to feature a combustion engine. Yet the British brand is now introducing a hybrid variant of its large electric SUV: the Eletre X.

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Audi quietly stops orders for the Audi A8 in Germany
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08/03/2026

Audi quietly stops orders for the Audi A8 in Germany

Another chapter in the era of classic luxury sedans may be coming to a close. Audi has quietly stopped taking orders for the Audi A8 in Germany, its home market. Since February 18, customers have no longer been able to configure Audi’s flagship sedan through the brand’s German configurator.

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Japan celebrates TE37 Day: iconic Volk Racing TE37 gets its own official holiday
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07/03/2026

Japan celebrates TE37 Day: iconic Volk Racing TE37 gets its own official holiday

The automotive world has plenty of icons: legendary cars, historic racetracks, and famous manufacturers. The Japan Anniversary Association has officially declared March 7 as “TE37 Day”, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the legendary Volk Racing TE37.

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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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