Munich, the city of beer and pretzels, hosted something much more electric this year – the IAA Mobility Munich 2025. It wasn’t just a motor show, it was an arena where European titans clashed with Eastern challengers, all waving the flag of the electric revolution. If you think cars have become boring boxes, this event will convince you otherwise. As Jan Macarol, with a touch of cynicism, I’ll reveal why these machines are dreams on wheels – and I’ll find something in each one that will put you behind the wheel with a smile.
Cars
Introducing the Toyota Land Cruiser GR Sport Rally Raid, an ultra-limited edition celebrating Team Land Cruiser's 12th consecutive Dakar Rally victory in the production category. With a powerful V6 diesel engine, upgraded suspension and just 12 complete units for the Japanese market alone, this is an SUV that promises adventure but will force you to enter the lottery. Find out why this is the most frustrating yet exciting news of 2025.
The 2026 Nissan Z brings the iconic Midnight Purple color and bronze accents to the limited Heritage Edition. Although it's just a visual refresh, this Z is a feast for the eyes - and the soul - of fans of the legendary series.
The Volante is Aston Martin's way of swapping the tarmac for the sky - no wings, but more style. To mark the 60th anniversary of the name, Q by Aston Martin has created two collector's treats: the Vanquish Volante and the DB12 Volante - green over tan, bronze elegance and numbers that wink with a license to lust.
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa revives a legendary name with brutal power, stunning acceleration and a dash of nostalgia. Is it the new king of the road?
The Leapmotor B05 debuted in Munich yesterday – an electric hatchback the size of a Golf that shamelessly takes aim at the VW ID.3 and MG4. And yes, it's not an SUV. Finally, air for parking lots and intersections.
If you thought small cars belonged in museums along with VCRs and CDs, the new Renault Clio 2026 will kindly interrupt your nostalgia. It looks grown-up, drives economically, and still speaks the language that Europe understands: five doors, small dimensions, smart technology.
Mate Rimac, the Croatian Elon Musk (with fewer tweets and more actual prototypes), is shaking up the automotive world again. His prediction: the car of the future will be a luxury, reserved for romantic nostalgic souls who still dream of the smell of gasoline and the screeching of tires. Most will simply click on the app and take a ride in a robotaxi – without the hassle, without the fines and without the eternal question: “Where the hell did I park?”
The Porsche 911 Turbo S 2025 uses a T-Hybrid with two e-turbines, a 1.9 kWh (400 V) battery and sends 523 kW (701 hp/711 PS) and 800 Nm (590 lb‑ft) to the top. 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 322 km/h and 7:03.92 on the Nordschleife.
When Land Rover Classic unveils a new toy for adults with deep pockets, we know it won't be just another restoration of old hardware. This time, they're paying homage to a very special vehicle from 1954 - the Land Rover Series I, once the personal pet of Winston Churchill himself. And while the original was more of a tractor than an SUV, they've now - with all due respect to history and a slight tinge of mockery - transformed it into something that can easily compete with the Range Rover Sport. Of course, for a price that would take Churchill's breath away (if he still had any left after all those cigarillos). So - the Land Rover Defender Churchill Edition 2025.
Imagine a car that's too wild for the road, too raw for the racing series and too exclusive for all but a lucky few. This is the Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16, the most powerful customer racing car Mercedes has ever created. The first-generation AMG GT (C190) may have lost its license plate, but it has gained something far more exciting: unlimited freedom on the racetrack. With an engine that churns out 818 horsepower and aerodynamics that would put a jet to shame, this car is proof that Mercedes-AMG can still do something that takes your breath away – literally. So let's take a look at what makes this machine so special.
Mainstream coupes have gone on vacation without a return ticket. Honda is bringing back a name that grew up on technology and steering – the Prelude. The new 2+2 hybrid - the Honda Prelude 2026 - brings S+ Shift, the chassis from the Civic Type R and enough style for Saturday coffee.