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The ute. Over here, we rarely see one on the road, and if we do, it’s because somebody imported one for use on US roadways. However, over in the Land Down Under, the ute is incredibly popular. In essence, a ute is a combination of a pickup truck and a regular car. Think of the Chevrolet El Camino, but instead of it just being a single-model phenomenon, it’s a widespread preference that’s fulfilled by a number of automakers that operate within Australia. In the early 2000s, Chevrolet tried to bring the ute to the US in a modern way. The…

BMW has moved its fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) development on another step with the new ‘BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage’ system – a new method of storing compressed hydrogen on board vehicles. This new approach overcomes a major barrier because it’s modular and fits into the same space in the iX5 as the ‘Gen6’ high-voltage EV battery. There’s no intrusion into cabin space as there might be with more conventional tanks and, crucially, it allows iX5 Hydrogen models to be built on the same production line as other powertrain types. The production X5 now supports five types of powertrain – petrol, diesel,…

Ukraine has officially approved a new electric motorcycle for use by its armed forces, highlighting the growing role that battery-powered two-wheelers are playing in modern military operations. According to local media, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense recently announced that the domestically produced Wolfstorm electric motorcycle has been codified and approved for military service. The bike is designed as a lightweight, two-person transport platform capable of carrying soldiers and equipment across difficult terrain. According to the ministry, motorcycles have become some of the most valuable vehicles on the front lines, second only to pickup trucks. Their ability to quickly move personnel…

Speaking on Toyota’s multi-fuel strategy and continuing with petrol-powered enthusiast cars while other brands shift to EV performance cars, Toyoda also said: “If they say to me ‘hey you’re too late’ you should’ve shifted to BEV, well we are people who love cars and those people and myself fight even within the companies.”  “If I only have to make a good balance sheet or profitable things, or only have to make carbon neutral, it’s not exciting.” said the Toyota boss.  Toyoda was speaking at round three of the Super Taikyu endurance series last weekend, held at Fuji Speedway. He’s been central…

BMW’s Neue Klasse styling language is filtering through the lineup since it first launched in the iX3 EV. It was just a few months ago, even though it feels like forever, and part of the reason it feels so long is vehicles like this. The new X1 won’t even be in the first five to hit production with the face, but here it is. The CarBuzz spies have caught it in its M form, to boot. X1 Will Get Neue Klasse Face, But Not The Neue Tail BMW X1 spy photoCarBuzz/Valnet The X1 appears to be getting more of just…

As many of you reading this will know, Dodge recently resurrected the Charger model after a brief hiatus. According to the brand itself, the decision was made to go through with the resurrection to preserve its muscle car history, while also offering the nameplate with multiple energy options, such as ICE and BEV power. However, prior to the Charger being axed in 2023, it served as one of the most popular police pursuit sedans on the market. Other than being the final pursuit-rated sedan on the market so far, police departments loved the Charger Pursuit because of its unique Hemi/AWD…

Automotive Honda is preparing a major one-two punch in the midsize market, targeting two of the industry’s hottest trends: affordable sedans and adventure-ready crossovers. With significant updates planned for the Accord and Passport over the next two years, the automaker appears determined to strengthen its position against longtime rival Toyota while capitalizing on changing consumer preferences. The biggest surprise may be Honda’s renewed confidence in sedans. At a time when many manufacturers have reduced their sedan offerings in favor of SUVs, Honda is doubling down on one of its most recognizable nameplates. The Accord is scheduled to receive…

A Xiaomi YU7 on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost Xiaomi EV’s May deliveries rose 16.94% year-on-year, but fell 10.74% from April. Deliveries of the YU7, a Tesla Model Y rival, saw a sequential decline for the fifth consecutive month. Xiaomi EV, the electric vehicle (EV) arm of Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810), delivered 32,759 vehicles in May, up 16.94% from a year earlier, according to data released Monday by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Despite the annual growth, the monthly delivery volume slipped 10.74% from April. Previously, Xiaomi announced on June 1 that its May…

WWDC 2026 brought the usual wave of software announcements, and watchOS 27 was among them. The update is scheduled to arrive this fall with expanded Siri integration and new Apple Intelligence features. What Apple buried alongside the feature list was a compatibility cutoff that leaves a significant chunk of Apple Watch owners out in the cold. The models that didn’t make the cut The Apple Watch Series 8, first-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) will not support watchOS 27. That means only the Series 9, Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 2, Ultra 3, and SE 3…

After years of dismissing synthetic gearshifts as “gimmicks,” Porsche has been won over by the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N This week my brain dredged up Dr Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham. In it the unnamed narrator insists to Sam-I-am that the titular dish disgusts him, only to eventually try it and, sure enough, love it. For green eggs and ham substitute an electric car with synthetic gearchanges, and for our presumptuous unnamed narrator Porsche. The rise of the virtual gearbox: Why EV sports cars are faking it Executives at the German company have for years insisted that ‘ugh, it isn’t…