Japan's kei car class has existed since 1949 and remains hugely popular
European Union president vows to support industry through new ‘E-car’ category as Chinese threat looms
Chinese firms' exclusion from scheme only hurts customers, says BYD vice-president Stella Li
Munich's fourth-generation 'compact premium' hatchback adopts mild-hybrid petrol power
Production version of Vision 7S concept is confirmed for 2026; could push brand into new price bracket
Vision O concept previews the next Octavia, tipped for range-extender power and high-level autonomous functions
Spanish brand looks to new models and Middle East as it aims to accelerate growth
Brand is priming major update for electric hatchback – but unlike smaller ID Polo, it won't take a historic name
Brand's design boss says niche derivatives could make a comeback in the EV era, though
Volkswagen, Cupra and Skoda each revealed crucial new entry-level EVs at Munich 2025
VW ID Life concept never saw showrooms, but it was a crucial step towards a new family of entry EVs
Seat has already previewed a visual refresh for its two smallest models
Seat will continue to offer petrol-engined small cars as more upmarket sibling brand Cupra goes electric
New iX3 sets the stage for a complete reinvention of BMW's design
Neue Klasse design language will be rolled out to every BMW, but the firm will avoid a 'Russian doll' approach
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