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.
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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.
Porsche Macan. Once an honest petrol crossover that smashed the roads with the roar of a six-cylinder, now – BZZZ! – an electric beast that is overtaking its fossil brother in sales this year. And this is not because the petrol engine sucks, but because it was thrown out of sale in the European Union as if it were some outdated floppy disk. Brussels bureaucrats have apparently decided: "Petrol? This is for grandfathers!" Well, the petrol Macan will soon be over in the rest of the world too – it is retiring in 2026. Porsche is already cooking up a new crossover with an internal combustion engine, but this one will have a different name and will keep us waiting until 2028. Until then, electric sweets are flying from Zuffenhausen, and the new Porsche Macan GTS is the sweetest of them all.
What do we get when Mazda and China's Changan team up to develop an electric SUV for the future? Hint: it's not just another generic "battery box." The EZ-60 is here to take on Tesla, the Koreans, and even—dare I say it—the Europeans.
The Leapmotor D19 is not just another electric SUV. It is China's answer to the question no one dared to ask: what if you combined the power of a supercar, the luxury of a sedan, and an oxygen generator for high-altitude adventures? With a length of over 5 meters, a range of 720 km, and acceleration that would put many a race car to shame, the D19 promises to be a revolution. Is this the future or just another bold Chinese fairy tale? Let's step on the gas and find out!
Seriously, who would have thought that we'd one day buy electric SUVs for less than a decent coffee machine? Well, here we are - the Leapmotor B10. Priced under 30,000 euros, spacious for a family, technology that's more than just on paper, and just the right size to drive into a city garage without a prayer.
Jaecoo 5 – a Chinese crossover with boutique looks and outlet prices. Available as a 1.6-turbo petrol or as an E5 electric with a ~61 kWh battery. Below: design, technology, real-world ranges, prices and whether this is really a “mini Range Rover for mortals”.
This year we expected the Tesla Model Q, a car for 25,000 euros that would bring electricity closer to everyone. We got the Standard Tesla Model 3, 5,000 euros cheaper (around 35,000 euros), but rumors about the Q everywhere talk about the future. Tesla promises an aerodynamic city coupe, very similar to the Cybercab, but with rear doors modeled after the Mazda RX-8, for four passengers and 600 liters of luggage. With production costs halved on the Cybercab platform, we expect something that will reshape the future of mobility. Will this be Musk's breakthrough by the end of 2026?
Tesla has done what any business consultant would call a rational decision with its new Model Y Standard. It has simplified the offering, reduced the complexity of production and expanded the accessibility of its best-selling electric icon. The base Model Y Standard now costs €39,900, while the next level – Long Range Premium – costs €49,900. In one fell swoop, the mid-range versions, which offered a smaller battery but premium equipment, have disappeared from the range at around €44,900.
In a world where electricity and petrol often stand on opposite sides, something emerges that brings them together in a stunning symphony of power, elegance and technology. It's the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P – a plug-in hybrid that proves the future isn't black and white, but a brutally interesting mix of both.
Suzuki 2025 is not flirting with the future in Tokyo – it is rushing into it at full speed. While others swear by electric power alone, the Japanese are showing the bigger picture: a world where batteries, ethanol, hydrogen and biomethane will coexist. At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, they are proving that carbon neutrality is not a goal, but a process – and that there is more than one way to get there.
In an era where electric cars are fighting for every mile of range and every euro of savings, Tesla has made an interesting move with the Tesla Model 3 Standard – a version that is like the premium model's older brother, only stripped of a few unnecessary luxury extras. If you were expecting a revolutionary redesign, like the Model Y, get ready for a subtle surprise: less is really more, at least for your wallet. But is this "standard" really the standard for the modern urban man? Let's take a look under the hood – or rather, under the glass roof.











