The 2026 Skoda Epiq is here to show how to make an affordable electric SUV that doesn't sacrifice style or practicality. Revealed at the Volkswagen Group workshop ahead of the IAA in Munich, the Epiq has already stolen some of the spotlight. But let's take a look at it with all the cynicism and excitement it deserves.
SUV
The Mercedes‑Benz GLC is Mercedes’ biggest hit – now battery-powered, with a new “iconic grille”, MB.OS brains and a 39.1‑inch HYPERSCREEN display across the entire dashboard. Does it sound like a concept? It’s not. It’s a series that will hit the roads from the end of 2026.
The Volkswagen ID. Cross is a near-series “electric T-Cross” on the new MEB+ platform. It promises 155 kW (211 PS/208 hp), up to 420 km WLTP (261 mi), 175 km/h (109 mph) and surprisingly plenty of space (450 l of boot space + 25 l in the front). Real buttons, simple ergonomics and materials that are more living room than laboratory are back in the spotlight.
The name sounds like a comic book android, but the Togg T10X is very real: a “smart device” with 523 km WLTP, 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and its own Trugo fast charging network. With a double whammy – technology + range – Turkey enters the European EV ring.
Imagine a muddy road, the quiet hum of two engines and the air free of diesel perfume. The Maxus eTerron 9 is a pick-up that has gone on a fossil detox and come back stronger. The only question is: are you ready for your workhorse to stop rumbling under the cab?
When we think of electric cars, we often imagine silent, impersonal boxes that are more of a gadget than a passion. Then comes the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse – the first production star that shatters stereotypes and turns the road into a stage. With a range that takes you across half of Europe and acceleration that takes your breath away, this SAV is not just a car. It is a revolution. Buckle up, let's go for a ride!
This isn't just a buggy. This is a California fantasy that ate Weissach for breakfast: the OTTO WERKS Meyers Manx Buggy with a 2.2-liter Willhoit engine, 170 hp, and details from a 356. In Ivy Green, it hits a nerve. Five examples. All already sold.
Some restomods sell you chrome and nostalgia. The Oshe Zambezi Defender sells you a story: African art and British engineering in one, with the deep bass of an eight-cylinder and the feeling that you just parked in a gallery.
Munich is back in form with IAA Mobility 2025: the new BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology, CUPRA Tindaya, Renault Clio (6th gen.), Volvo EX60 and Hyundai Ioniq 2. Plus a bunch of concepts and autonomous driving on the A94. Are you ready? Brace yourself—seatbelts will be digital this year.
Hennessey Mammoth 700 on RAM 1500 RHO: when 540 hp is not enough – now over 700 horses of brutal fun
The RAM 1500 RHO is already fast and fierce out of the box. Hennessey said, “Hold my beer.” The result is the Hennessey Mammoth 700, lifted, lit, and revved to over 700 horsepower—ready to make Baja your backyard.
Ah, the Volkswagen T-Roc. When it first hit the road in 2017, it was like that quiet schoolmate who suddenly becomes the star of the party. Now, in its second generation for 2026, it's back, bigger, smarter and with a bit of irony: why drive a Golf when you can have one just as good, only taller and more "adventurous"? No, it won't conquer the Himalayas, but it will effortlessly overcome city potholes and highway obstacles. This compact crossover, which fits between the T-Cross and the Tiguan, has already sold more than two million units - proof that people love cars that look like they can do more than they can. But hey, that's the charm: the T-Roc is practical, fun and doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Get ready to dive into its details, where we'll find both cynicism about fashion trends and sincere praise for Volkswagen's good work.
Audi continues the trend of "coupe" SUVs that began with the BMW X6 18 years ago. The new Q3 Sportback lowers the roofline for a more dynamic look, but sacrifices space and practicality. With the same engines as the standard Q3, including a hybrid, it remains in the fight with the BMW X2, while we wonder if the styling is really worth the compromise.