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50 automotive news storiesSelection for August 16 - September 15, 2026

Original reviews based on official reports. Date on card is source date; WonderCar publication date is listed in article.

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Volvo XC40 at the Osaka exhibition, photo from 2025. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

Volvo to become Lynk & Co's distributor in Europe from 2027

Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have finalized a commercial partnership agreement. Lynk & Co's European sales will be supported by Volvo's dealer and service network.

Porsche 911 Targa 4, photo from 2026. Illustrative photo: does not depict the premiere or event described.

Porsche completes sale of stake in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group

The deal was completed after regulatory approvals. Porsche reported revenue of around one billion euros and a focus on its core business.

Hyundai IONIQ 5, photo from 2021. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

Hyundai and the African Development Bank agree on areas of cooperation

The letter of intent covers clean energy, transportation infrastructure, and the electric vehicle industry. Specific projects will require further implementation.

Hyundai IONIQ 5, photo from 2021. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

Hyundai and KOICA launch auto mechanic training program in Ghana

The five-year NextGen project involves two training centers and supports 405 teachers and students. The focus is on automotive maintenance skills.

Volkswagen ID.4, photo from 2021. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

UK car market grew by 13.7% in August

The SMMT reported 94,236 new registrations and an electric vehicle share of 29.8%. August is a low volume month so the figures need context.

Porsche 911 Targa 4, photo from 2026. Illustrative photo: does not depict the premiere or event described.

Porsche changes international sales structure from October

Instead of five regions, Porsche is planning four. Germany will be included in Europe, and North, Central and South America will be combined.

Volvo XC60 T8 2023, photo 2024. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

Volvo sold 148,239 cars in June–August: the share of electrification increased

Volvo has released its rolling three-month results. Overall sales fell, but electric cars and plug-in hybrids together gained a 53.5% share.

BMW i4, photo from 2022. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

BMW Group delivers two million electric vehicles to customers

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive became the anniversary electric car for a customer in Spain. We analyze what the accumulated sales figure of the BMW Group means.

Hyundai IONIQ 5, photo from 2021. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

Hyundai confirms 5.55 million sales target and prepares EREV

At CEO Investor Day, Hyundai presented its goals for 2030 and the launch of electric vehicles with extended range from 2027. The plans still need to be implemented.

Porsche 911 Targa 4, photo from 2026. Illustrative photo: does not depict the premiere or event described.

Porsche agrees to sell MHP to Tata Consultancy Services

Porsche and TCS sign deal for MHP consulting firm. Closing still subject to approvals; plans to maintain digital partnership

Hyundai IONIQ 5, photo from 2021. Illustrative photo: does not depict the described premiere or event.

Hyundai extends partnership with Shell until 2031

The collaboration covers service, research into EV lubricants and fluids, and motorsport. For the owner, the main thing remains product approval for a specific vehicle.

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