Toyota unveils five Woodland concepts at SEMA 2026, including the electric bZ, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, Sienna, Grand Highlander and Crown Signia.
Amazon is taking its electric vehicle ambitions beyond delivery vans. In partnership with Tata Motors, the company plans to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across India, including operations along a major 2,800-kilometer freight corridor connecting Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai.
The 2027 Fiat Topolino gets street-legal LSV capability, a new Open Air model, fresh colors and a digital display. See its $13,995 price and 46-mile range.
Toyota and Waymo will test autonomous bZ4X electric SUVs in Japan in 2027, with plans to expand their robotaxi partnership to the UK.
Facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 6 launches in the UK from £33,240, with up to 422 miles of range, 800V fast charging and new trim options.
South Korean researchers have developed a new anode-free battery design that uses microscopic copper structures and an ultrathin MXene coating to control lithium growth, potentially paving the way for lighter electric vehicle batteries with longer driving ranges.
Volkswagen unveils VEGA, a China-developed technology stack combining EV platforms, AI software and driver assistance, with plans to expand exports globally.
The 2028 Ford Fathom EV will offer bidirectional charging, home backup power and smart energy management, with equipment expected to cost around $2,255.
Skoda upgrades the Kodiaq with a 272 hp plug-in hybrid, 50 kW DC fast charging and a new luxury Laurin & Klement trim.
Mercedes-Benz plans over 40 new models by 2027, advancing EVs, hybrid engines, 800V technology, solid-state batteries and Formula 1 innovations.

