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Spy shots show the Genesis G80 hybrid still wrapped in heavy camouflage ahead of its Q3 2026 launch alongside the GV80 hybrid. A long-wheelbase variant (G80 HEV LWB) is also caught testing and is tipped for Q4, featuring G90-style power-operated rear doors to enhance rear-passenger prestige while retaining the regular model’s exterior design.

Maserati confirms the Grecale mid-size SUV abandons all four-cylinder options, adopting the 3.0-liter twin-turbo Nettuno V6 across the range. Paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic and AWD, the Modena sprints 0-96 km/h in 5 s, Trofeo in 3.6 s. The Folgore BEV gains a disconnectable front axle, boosting range to 443 km. U.S. pricing starts at USD 84.5 k, reinforcing Maserati’s high-displacement performance pivot.

Porsche is re-engineering the EV-only PPE platform to accept a mid-mounted ICE for the next Boxster and Cayman, adding a bolt-in structural floor and new rear bulkhead to restore rigidity lost with the battery deleted. A development of the 4.0 L flat-six—up to 500 PS in today’s GT4 RS—is slated, as the EU’s 2035 CO₂ target drops from 100 % to 90 % and CEO Blume concedes the 80 % EV-sales goal for 2030 is no longer realistic.

On 16 Dec the European Commission published its “automotive package”, aiming for a pragmatic, tech-neutral path to reconcile decarbonisation with competitiveness. ACEA welcomed the shift but warned that without urgent 2030 flexibilities for cars and vans—only four years away—2035 goals risk irrelevance. Strict “made-in-EU” rules and an emission-credit system could curb technology openness. The association backs LCV averaging, the first HDV amendment and small-car incentives, yet demands faster HDV-CO₂ review and demand-side stimulus instead of mandated corporate fleet electrification.

Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.

Porsche’s 28th global Studio and second in Central & Eastern Europe opened 16 Dec in Istanbul’s Etiler district. The 680 m² two-level “Home for Dreamers” blends Exclusive Manufaktur configurators, a Lifestyle Boutique and La Marzocco café with local cultural events. The venue debuted the new all-electric Cayenne Electric for Turkey, underscoring Porsche’s urban retail shift toward lifestyle-centric, electrified brand engagement.