At this year’s Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda unleashed on the world what could easily be called “a motorcycle from the future that has returned to the present too quickly.” Their Honda EV Outlier Concept is a vision of a motorcycle beyond 2030, and its appearance and philosophy seem alien even today. The long, low, almost floating machine, with darkened translucent panels that reveal its technological soul, looks like something the hero of a cyberpunk movie would ride. But this isn’t science fiction – this is Honda exploring what a motorcycle can become when freed from all the constraints of internal combustion.
Electric mobility
Plug-in hybrids, better known as PHEVs, should be the ideal compromise between an electric and a conventional car – something like the automotive version of "having my cake and eating it too". But unfortunately, many owners use them more like a petrol vehicle with a bonus battery, which they charge less often than their smartphone from 2012. And because this results in significantly higher emissions than promised, Germany is considering putting an end to this half-and-half use. The solution? A car that loses power if you don't charge it regularly. Yep, you read that right.
Volvo Cars has once again proven that safety is not just their tradition, but almost a religion. Their new multi-adjustable seatbelt — the Volvo Smart Seatbelt — which will debut in the all-electric Volvo EX60 SUV, has been named one of the best inventions of 2025 by TIME magazine. Yes, we’re talking about a seatbelt that doesn’t just tighten — it thinks.
Car safety – that thing we all praise until the bill comes. In 2025, Euro NCAP showed us again that it’s not all about flashy logos. While some old cats are still skimping on sensors, newcomers from the East are proving that safety can be affordable. And compared to last year, the picture is even more amusing – or tragic, depending on which car you drive.
Chinese brands are no longer exotic. In April 2025, BYD overtook Tesla for the first time in BEV registrations in Europe, while the EU is pressuring imported Chinese electric cars with tariffs. In this context, I divide Chinese brands into four clear layers (premium, near-premium, mainstream, value) and justify each with technology (batteries/charging/ADAS), safety (Euro NCAP), prices, network presence and European partnerships. So - A luxury hierarchy of Chinese car brands in Europe?!
Every year I can't wait for the moment when the finalists for COTY – Car of the Year 2026 are announced. It's the best approximation of an automotive Eurovision – full of tension, inflated egos and shiny PowerPoints, tables and lists. But this year's selection of finalists? This one really blew me away. So I decided I had to write down a few rough lines. Macarolov-style. Without a hair on my tongue and without rose-colored glasses. Because I can have my own opinion.
From classic legends reimagined to electric rockets and concepts we'll probably only see in our dreams, if you think the Japanese automotive industry is asleep, prepare to be gently but firmly awakened by the Tokyo Mobility Show 2025.
Imagine an electric SUV with the heart of a rocket, futuristic technology, and a price tag you'd expect from an old hatchback - the Leapmotor C10 with its 800-volt architecture is here to shake up the world.
Lexus, that Japanese master of understated luxury that has always managed to balance tradition with a touch of madness, is now venturing into the wild waters of an identity crisis. But hey, if it's a crisis, let it last—at least long enough to get futuristic toys like this "coupe" that has four doors and the heart of an electric nomad.
After the first three quarters of 2025, Porsche has seen its operating profit fall by 99 percent – from €4.03 billion in 2024 to just €40 million. Yes, you read that right: ninety-nine percent. In the automotive world, it’s like a 911 Carrera suddenly losing power on the track – both spectacular and painful.
The Volvo XC60 has long been the king of Swedish roads – the brand’s best-selling model, winning hearts with its blend of elegance and practicality. But the competition is not sleeping: the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Audi Q5 are fresh and razor-sharp. Can the updated XC60, with its new look, improved interior and hybrid heart, still keep up? Let’s dive into the details and find out if this Swedish SUV is still in the running for the throne – and why it’s still one of my favorites.
Cars have become smartphones on wheels? Twenty years ago, you bought a BMW so you could say you had a BMW. You started the engine, the sound boomed, the neighbors sighed. Today? Customers are talking about kilowatt hours. About whether the car has a 400-volt or 800-volt architecture. And about how many kilometers you get in fifteen minutes of charging. No one asks how it drives anymore — they ask how it updates. Welcome to the time when cars have become smartphones.











