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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Jeep heard you: You want the Easter Jeep Safari concepts, and it’s going to do you one better by combining all of its most-requested concept features into a single, one-size-fits all special edition. Hope you all were serious about Jeep taking your money. On Thursday, during the Stellantis turnaround presentation head of the American brands, Tim Kuniskis, showed us who’s holding the keys to the kingdom. Spoiler: it’s him. And he’s about to give everyone a Jeep…

Citroën has confirmed the revival of the storied 2CV name for its upcoming £15,000 electric city car – and previewed its design ahead of a reveal at the Paris motor show in October.  Taking to the stage at parent company Stellantis’s investor day presentation in Michigan, Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon gave a first look at the firm’s new entry-level EV and confirmed: “The 2CV is back.” The long-awaited confirmation that Citroën will redeploy the iconic name for its new E-car – to be built alongside a reborn Fiat Panda in Italy from 2028 – comes alongside the first hint that…

Fiat has given a first look at its new Grizzly crossovers – larger versions of the Grande Panda that are aimed to give the brand a footing in Europe’s crucial C-segment.  To be sold in both fastback and straighter-edged SUV form, the Grizzly is an affordable family SUV “designed for the three regions” Fiat sells in, according to CEO Olivier François: Europe, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa. “It completes the Panda and Grande Panda families,” he said, previewing the duo at Fiat parent company Stellantis’s investor day presentation in Michigan. “It has the same DNA and is built…

The third-generation Yuan Plus starts at 119,900 yuan ($17,630) in China, slightly higher than its predecessor. The compact pure electric SUV features the second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology, aimed at tackling increasingly fierce domestic market competition. (A third-generation BYD Yuan Plus on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD (HKEX: 1211) officially launched the third-generation Yuan Plus, updating one of its best-selling models to the latest flash charging platform. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant rolled out the updated compact pure electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) at an event on Thursday,…

If you have ever stayed up late scrolling and woken up feeling worse for it, you are not imagining things. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has mapped out exactly why so many young people seem stuck in a cycle of poor sleep and deteriorating mental health. Researchers identified 29 interconnected factors and 175 causal connections across biological, psychological, and social dimensions that can trap young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 in what they describe as self-reinforcing vicious cycles of mental distress (via EurakAlert). How do screen habits make things worse? Adam Hester / Getty…

For decades, Ferrari acted as though SUVs simply did not belong in Maranello. While other luxury brands embraced the high-riding performance formula, Ferrari remained deeply tied to low-slung sports cars, naturally aspirated engines, and a motorsport-inspired identity built around character rather than practicality. Then came the Ferrari Purosangue. It arrived years after rivals like the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and Bentley Bentayga had already proven there was serious money to be made in the ultra-luxury SUV segment. Yet Ferrari’s approach felt noticeably different from the start. The Italian marque refused to even call the Purosangue an SUV. Instead, Ferrari…

Choosing an electric adventure SUV is somewhat different to choosing a traditional gas-powered option, because there are so many factors to consider. If Subaru is to be trusted, then it might just have an answer to many lingering questions with its all-new Trailseeker. With a powertrain that remains entirely identical from the base model to the flagship, finding the model right for you among the Subaru Trailseeker trim levels demands a deep dive into how much real-world utility you are buying with each step up the specification ladder. Navigating the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker trim levels unearths an SUV with genuine…

After a prolonged slowdown, Canadian interest in electric vehicles is showing signs of recovery, driven by renewed incentives and growing consumer research activity According to new data from Rates.ca, searches for electric vehicle models on the auto insurance quoter’s website rose 40 per cent in March compared with the same month last year, following a 33 per cent year‑over‑year increase in February. Rates.ca said the trend suggests Canadians are once again actively considering EVs after interest dipped in 2025 when federal and provincial rebates expired. The survey found that 30 per cent of Canadians have some level of interest in…

Automotive Nissan could soon take a major step in reshaping its electric vehicle strategy in North America, with the automaker now openly evaluating exports of Chinese-built EVs to Canada. The move follows Canada’s recent decision to ease restrictions on Chinese-made electric vehicles, creating an opportunity for global automakers to tap into lower production costs and a rapidly growing EV market. The Japanese automaker is reportedly studying the possibility of shipping vehicles produced through its Dongfeng joint venture in China into Canada, potentially including future EVs like the N7 electric sedan and the Frontier Pro pickup. While Nissan has…

BYD launched the third-generation Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, with its new Flash Charging and nearly 400 miles of driving range. The upgraded electric SUV is on sale now, starting at less than $18,000. BYD launches upgraded Yuan Plus (Atto 3) electric SUV The Yuan Plus, which is sold as the Atto 3 in Europe, the UK, and other global markets, is one of BYD’s most popular electric vehicles. In 2025, it was the 13th-best-selling EV globally, with nearly 224,000 deliveries. For its third generation, BYD upgraded the electric SUV with its new Blade Battery 2.0 and…