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Hyundai has big plans for 2025

South Korean automaker Hyundai has big plans for this year. According to the statement of the Chief Financial Officer of Hyundai Europe Haesung Park, the company intends to double the sales of electric cars in Europe in 2025.

“We will do everything we can to meet the emissions targets,” he said. “To do this, we want to double the sales of electric cars this year,” Park added.

Starting this year, the European Union intends to tighten CO2 regulations, which many manufacturers oppose because non-compliance with these measures can mean large fines that can go up to a billion euros or more. This will force them to increase sales of electric vehicles to avoid potential penalties, which will be very difficult due to cheap Chinese cars.

In 2024, Hyundai sold 68,279 EVs in Europe, which is 15% less than the year before. The best-selling models were the Hyundai Kona (36,526 units), Ioniq 5 (22,830 units) and Ioniq 6 (8,731 units).

Source: Automotive News Europe

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Mitsubishi will launch an electric SUV in 2026

Mitsubishi plans to electrify half of its fleet by 2030 and become a fully electric brand by 2035. The first step towards this is announced for 2026, when an electric SUV should hit the market. This is the manufacturer’s second EV after the i-MiEV.

By 2028, the Japanese manufacturer plans to launch nine EVs, including two on Renault/Nissan platforms, a two-row SUV, as well as a mid-size pickup that will be developed in cooperation with Nissan and will be produced in Mexico.

Although the company is still hiding a lot, some information says that it could be similar to an electric crossover that will succeed the Nissan Leaf. Nissan’s electric crossover will debut by the end of 2025, when production will also start.

What we know for now is that the new SUV will be built on the AmpR Medium platform. The same platform is used by the Nissan Ariya, Renault Megane E-Tech and Renault Scenic E-Tech.

More information coming soon.

Source: Mitsubishi

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2026 BMW M3 CS Touring

A few days ago, BMW introduced its best sports wagon, the M3 CS Touring. The car brings several improvements that promise a new level of performance.

Before working on the engine, BMW reduced the car’s weight by 15 kg thanks to carbon components that include a new hood, front splitter, front air intakes, side mirror housings and rear diffuser. There is also a new front grille, LED daytime running lights, and a new rear lip spoiler.

The M3 CS Touring also received improved electronically controlled shock absorbers, a front crossbar that increases body rigidity, an exhaust system with adaptive valves, a rear silencer made of titanium, more powerful brakes, and buyers can optionally choose carbon-ceramic discs.

When it comes to the powertrain, the M3 CS Touring is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-L 6-cylinder engine with 550 hp and 650 Nm of torque, which means it is more powerful than the M3 Competition. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. It reaches 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, 200 km/h in 11.7 seconds with a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The car is mounted on a new set of lightweight 19″ and 20″ wheels.

Speaking of the price, the BMW M3 CS Touring in Germany starts at 152,900 euros, which is 50,000 euros more than the M3 Touring.

Source: BMW

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2026 BMW M3 CS Touring