Market / October news
Volvo announces 2,500 job reductions after a loss-making quarter
Volvo's Q3 release separates reported losses, adjusted earnings and cash flow. Its further workforce and cost measures extend into 2027.
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Antonelli's Austin victory shows why tyre life, track position and pit strategy matter, while the drivers' title remains undecided.
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Market / October news
EU electric-car share reaches 22.7% as four markets lead the shift
ACEA's January–September release shows a growing EU market and a higher EV share. Here is what those figures can and cannot tell a buyer.
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Motorsport / October news
Austin 2026: Antonelli wins on one stop, but the title remains open
Antonelli's Austin victory shows why tyre life, track position and pit strategy matter, while the drivers' title remains undecided.
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Imports
Buying a car in the EU in 2026: VAT, documents and registration without myths
Work out whether a car is new or used for VAT, then check the seller, paperwork, Spanish inspection and registration steps before committing.
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Regulations
Euro 7 in November 2026: dates and what to check when importing a used car
Understand what Euro 7 changes and what it does not, then check a car’s approval, documents and unresolved risks before importing it.
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New cars / October news
Škoda Kodiaq: 200 kW plug-in hybrid and Laurin & Klement trim
Škoda expands the Kodiaq with a 200 kW plug-in hybrid and Laurin & Klement trim. Learn what the figures mean and what to check before choosing.
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MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO in Germany: announcement, dates and Level 2 limits
What Mercedes announced for MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO in Germany, its planned timing, and how to check availability, Level 2 limits and fit before buying.
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The Mercedes CLA’s new crash test: what it shows—and what it doesn’t
The CLA’s public demonstration shows one specific side-impact scenario. Learn what it can establish and what to check before buying a used car.
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Volkswagen ID. Cross with 37 kWh: smaller battery, budget and everyday use
A 37 kWh battery may suit some daily journeys. Map your routes, home charging and contingency plan before choosing a version or judging the cost.
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Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: three versions and the questions after its debut
The electric AMG GT SUV arrives with three announced versions. What is known, what is not, and how to assess sustained power, charging, space and daily use.
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Peugeot E-T16 Concept: Announced 816 hp, but no offer to buy
The Peugeot E-T16 Concept recalls the 205 T16 and announces 816 hp. What its motors may suggest, what a prototype cannot prove, and what buyers should await.
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Peugeot RCZ Vision: the concept coupé’s return—and its limits
What the Peugeot RCZ Vision actually announces, what remains a concept promise, and how to assess its battery, electrical architecture and ergonomics.
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Volkswagen ID. Tiguan: what changes with the electric successor planned for 2027
Volkswagen has announced the ID. Tiguan for 2027. Learn to distinguish it from the ID.4, ID.5 and hybrid Tiguan before comparing listings.
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BMW iX3 M60 xDrive: power, charging and orders planned for 2027
What the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive figures mean, and what to check about charging, tyres, daily use and costs before considering a purchase.
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BMW iX4: what has been announced and what to check before buying
What BMW has confirmed about the iX4, and how to assess WLTP range, charging, coupe-SUV practicality and configuration before deciding or assuming availability.
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ID. Polo GTI opens for orders: what to compare beyond 226 PS
The ID. Polo GTI pairs 226 PS with front-wheel drive and up to 431 km WLTP. What to check before comparing price, range and everyday use.
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New cars / October news
Škoda Octavia full hybrid: what it means and what to check before choosing
What the 2026 Octavia full hybrid announcement means, how it differs from mild and plug-in hybrids, and what to verify before choosing one in Spain.
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Peugeot Allure Plus and GT Plus: how to compare French offers without trusting the name alone
The new French trim names can conceal differences in equipment, timing and price. Check the specific car and compare complete quotes before importing.
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Safety
Aquaplaning: how to reduce the risk and respond if the car loses grip
Learn what contributes to aquaplaning, what to check on your tyres and how to adapt a journey without relying on a supposedly safe speed.
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Electric cars
Used EV battery health reports: how to interpret the results
Learn what a battery report measures, how to check it matches the car, and how to use its limits to ask better questions before buying a used EV.
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Technology
Solid-state batteries: what BMW’s test car actually demonstrates
BMW’s test i7 marks an integration step for solid-state cells, not a commercial battery, guaranteed range figure or confirmed production launch.
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Technology
Sodium batteries and CATL Naxtra: what the announcement does and does not show
A practical guide to CATL’s Naxtra announcement: distinguish cell and pack figures, assess what is still unknown, and check claims about a car.
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New cars
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse: what changes beyond range
The iX3 opens BMW’s Neue Klasse era. Learn how to read its announced figures and what to verify about charging, software and configuration.
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Electric cars
Heat pumps in electric cars: when they matter and how to check before buying
See whether a heat pump suits your winter driving: verify the equipment, compare like-for-like tests and avoid extrapolating range savings.
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Diagnostics
Spark Plugs and Misfires: How to Separate a Symptom from Its Cause
What to ask a repair shop when an engine misfires: evidence linking symptoms to spark plugs, and checks for the correct part and installation.
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Diagnostics
ADAS Calibration: What Should Be Clear After a Repair
What to ask a workshop after camera or radar work: the procedure used, documented results, limitations, and practical questions for comparing quotes.
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Maintenance
Automatic transmissions: how to check service history and decide what to do about the fluid
Identify the transmission, verify its specification, and assess invoices, symptoms, and quotes without relying blindly on the word “lifetime.”
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Technology
800-Volt Charging: How to Tell Whether It Will Really Save Time
Learn what 800 volts changes, then compare charging curves, energy added and elapsed time to decide whether the architecture benefits you.
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Technology
Software-defined cars: what to check before you buy
What it means for a car to depend on software, and how to verify features, updates, accounts and support before buying or transferring ownership.
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Diagnostics
Modern diagnostics: connecting a scan tool no longer guarantees full access
An OBD connection is not a complete diagnosis. Learn how to check coverage, authorization, evidence and limitations for your vehicle before approving repairs.
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Technology
eFuels and Haru Oni: How to Distinguish a Pilot Plant from a Large-Scale Solution
What Haru Oni does and does not demonstrate: how to assess eFuels, scale, lifecycle emissions, compatibility and the evidence still needed.
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Maintenance
Tire labels: how to compare grip, noise and efficiency without a false shortcut
Compare tire labels by exact size and reference, interpret wet grip, efficiency and noise, and identify the questions the label cannot settle for your car.
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Safety
Euro NCAP and assisted driving: how to interpret the rating before you buy
A guide to Euro NCAP assisted-driving ratings: the 2025 results, what they cover, version checks and useful questions to ask before buying a car.
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Diagnostics
DPF and sensors: how to interpret a particulate-filter warning
A DPF warning does not identify the fault by itself. Learn which measurements to ask for, how to assess a diagnosis, and what to verify before authorizing work.
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Motorsport
Formula 1 2026: How to Read the Relationship Between Aerodynamics and Energy
Learn how aerodynamics and energy relate in 2026 F1, what to compare across a lap, and why the date and version of the regulations matter.
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Maintenance
Electric-car brakes: how to assess corrosion and maintenance
Regenerative braking can reduce conventional brake use, but it does not certify their condition. Learn what to check, what to ask, and when to seek a professional inspection.
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Technology
Hydrogen in motorsport: what Toyota is researching with a combustion engine
Toyota is testing hydrogen-engine technologies in Super Taikyu. Learn what the work means, what it does not prove, and how it differs from a fuel cell.
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Performance
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: what to ask of an electric sports-car test
A guide to assessing an electric sports car beyond its peak figure: repeatability, battery state, temperature, controls and comparable test conditions.
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Performance
Mazda MX-5: How to Assess a Lightweight Roadster Beyond Horsepower
The MX-5’s history helps you choose a sports car by driving experience, intended use and vehicle condition—not just power or headline figures.
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New cars
Electric Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: how to check charging and the configuration you need
400 V fast-charging compatibility depends on an optional converter. Learn how to check the specific car and assess charging, luggage space and budget.
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Motorsport
MotoGP 2027: from the first engine-bench test to a racing motorcycle
KTM’s 850 cc engine-bench test begins a development story: what it demonstrates, what remains to be validated and how to read the next milestones.
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Performance
Porsche 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid: what electrification is for in a sports car
The 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid is about more than peak power: what Porsche confirms, how to compare response, and what to check before buying one.
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Performance
Porsche Mission X: what the concept proposes—and what it does not confirm
What Porsche proposed with Mission X, how to interpret its engineering targets, and what evidence would be needed before calling it a production hypercar.
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New cars
Renault 5 E-Tech: how to interpret the 2026 range update
Renault announced changes to the R5 E-Tech range. Learn what to verify in your market and which details you need before comparing versions.
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Motorsport
Endurance and Hypercar: How to Read a Race Beyond the Fastest Lap
Learn to read a Hypercar race beyond the fastest lap: compare stints, traffic, pit stops and data limits before judging the result.
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New cars
Tesla Roadster: what Tesla is announcing and what remains unproven
Tesla outlines several versions and extreme technologies, but its figures remain manufacturer claims. Here is what buyers need to assess performance, use and purchase.
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Performance
Toyota GR GT and GR GT3: how to read two prototypes with different goals
Toyota presented the GR GT and GR GT3 prototypes in December 2025. What connects them, what sets them apart, and what information is still missing.
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Motorsport
WRC27: How to distinguish an approved rulebook from a confirmed car and entry
A guide to following WRC27: what FIA announcements establish, how to verify homologations and entries, and what remains unknown before judging results.
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How to Arrange a Car Inspection in Germany: A Buyer’s Checklist
Set the scope, access, tests and report before arranging a car inspection in Germany, and learn how to interpret its limitations.
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Transport
Collecting and delivering an imported car: how to choose transport and check each stage
Compare a transporter with a road trip, verify responsibility at each stage, and prepare documents, handover and damage procedures before booking.
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Car sourcing
How to compare Mobile.de and AutoScout24 listings before importing
A practical method for comparing Mobile.de and AutoScout24 listings: normalize versions, verify the seller, and decide what to clarify before inspection.
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How to compare car-import quotes without overlooking costs
Compare import quotes for the same car, destination and scope. Separate confirmed costs, estimates, taxes and open questions before reserving.
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Documents for a German car: what to check before buying
A practical guide to checking the seller, contract, vehicle documents and originals before paying for a car in Germany or preparing its file.
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Imported Cars and Low-Emission Zones: What to Check Before Choosing
Before importing a car for urban use, verify its technical details, applicable classification and each municipality’s route rules, including during delivery.
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Is importing a car from Germany worthwhile? Decide with costs and checks
Work out the real cost of importing a car from Germany, compare it with a Spanish alternative, and identify what to verify before paying.
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What to ask a car seller in Germany: decide what to verify before reserving
Prepare focused questions to verify who is selling the car, what supports its condition, and what to clarify about inspection, documents, payment and delivery.
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Before reserving a car abroad: what to verify and put in writing
Before transferring a deposit for a car abroad, verify the seller, payee, vehicle, exit terms, inspection arrangements and documented next steps.
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Warning signs in an imported-car listing
Learn to spot inconsistencies, verify the seller and documents, assess the price, and decide what to clarify before reserving an imported car.
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Buying decisions
Importing from Switzerland or Germany: how to compare two cars before deciding
Compare a purchase in Switzerland and Germany with separate budgets, document checks and specific questions to ask before reserving or paying for a car.
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Best Cars to Import from Germany: How to Choose Stock That Can Sell
How to assess German stock for local demand, verifiable condition and total landed cost, while reducing the risk of buying a vehicle that is hard to sell.
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Importing cars for a business from Europe: how to assess stock, costs and risks
A B2B guide to sourcing business cars in Europe: assess vehicles, invoices, tax, logistics and turnover before committing company capital.
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Importing a car from Germany as a private buyer: checks, costs and steps
A practical guide to buying a car in Germany as a private buyer: verify the seller, car and documents, estimate costs, and plan transport and registration.
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Importing a car from Dubai to Spain: how to estimate the real cost and check registration
Estimate the cost of importing a car from Dubai by item and check its documents, technical feasibility and risks before reserving or paying.
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Importing a car from Switzerland to Spain: what to check before buying
A practical guide to importing a car from Switzerland to Spain: verify the seller, customs, paperwork, technical approval and total cost before reserving.
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Transporting a car from Germany to Spain: choose a method, estimate costs and prepare documents
Compare driving with professional transport, separate the costs, and check documents, plates, insurance and delivery before moving a car.
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A car’s CoC certificate: how to check it before buying
What a CoC certificate confirms, how to check that it matches the car, and which alternatives to confirm before importing and registering in Spain.
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VAT when buying a car in Germany: how to read the price and invoice
Learn to distinguish VAT, the margin scheme and private sales, and what to confirm before reserving a German car for registration in Spain.
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How to register a car from Germany in Spain: steps, documents and checks
Plan the Spanish registration of a German car: what to check before buying, how to arrange the ITV and paperwork, and which costs to confirm.
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How much does it cost to import a car from Germany to Spain? A practical cost check
Estimate the cost of bringing a car from Germany with a practical checklist of taxes, transport and paperwork to confirm for your specific vehicle.
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Importing a Car from Germany to Spain: Checks, Costs and Steps
How to assess a German car before reserving: seller identity, history, VAT, costs, inspection, documents and delivery in Spain.
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Professional car auctions: calculate total cost and control buying risk
Compare auctions, direct purchases and sourcing, verify a vehicle and seller, and set a maximum bid with costs, paperwork and risks accounted for.
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