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Mercedes Explains Where The V12 Survives And Where It's Dead

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, and now it’s official. Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing the V12 engine across European Union markets as the twin-turbo 6.0-liter unit falls victim to stricter emissions regulations. In a statement to Motor1, a company spokesperson explained that the impending arrival of…

The best way to stay connected while traveling across Europe

Planning a journey to the Old Continent can be a hassle for users when it comes to organising their itinerary. A trip to Europe carries the promise of a very diverse journey, with a lot of cultural variety, and eventually a cross-cultural experience-boarder trip. You can capture the essence of…

European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities. As the Old Continent redefines its role on the global geopolitical stage, the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme is at a turning point. The European Commission recently launched a…

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Porsche Confirms New Gas SUV for 2028 Launch

Porsche discontinued the original Macan in Europe last year, not because it wanted to, but because it had to. The gasoline crossover failed to meet the General Safety Regulation (GSR2) that came into effect in July 2024, forcing Zuffenhausen to pull the plug on its cash cow on the Old…

Honda Says It's Forced to Kill The Civic Type R In Europe

Honda is saying sayonara to the Civic Type R in Europe with a final send-off aptly named the Ultimate Edition. Sales of the Japanese hot hatch will come to an end next year on the Old Continent. Before it bows out, the compact performance car is available in any color…

Mazda's First Electric Car Is Dead in Europe

Raise your hand if you saw this coming. After exiting the US a couple of years ago, the purely electric MX-30 is also dead in Europe (including the UK). We noticed the model’s absence from several configurators across the Old Continent, so we contacted Mazda to find out what’s happening.…

Skoda Turns Its GTI Wagon Into a Wicked Police Car

Europe is no match for the flamboyant police car fleet of the UAE or even Australia. However, occasionally, we come across something more exciting than the typically mundane police vehicle that roams the streets of the Old Continent. Skoda offers a dedicated lineup of vehicles converted for emergency services—not just…

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Europe's Three Best-Selling Cars in 2024 Were Not SUVs

Europe's Three Best-Selling Cars in 2024 Were Not SUVs

The death of the car has been greatly exaggerated. Sure, SUVs and trucks have taken over in America and some other regions, but Europeans still love their little hatchbacks and whatnot. In 2024, the three most popular nameplates sold on the Old Continent were small cars: Dacia Sandero (cue the…

The Rivian R2 SUV Is Going To Europe

The Rivian R2 SUV Is Going To Europe

It won’t be Rivian’s first EV that goes to the Old Continent, though. That title goes to the Amazon-branded Electric Delivery Van.

Expanded Kia EV Lineup To Include Everything From EV1 to EV9

Expanded Kia EV Lineup To Include Everything From EV1 to EV9

The next new all-electric Kia to debut on the Old Continent and possibly in the United States is the EV5.

NIO ET5 Orion Name Confirmed For Upcoming Chinese EV Wagon

NIO ET5 Orion Name Confirmed For Upcoming Chinese EV Wagon

The Orion was developed with customers on the Old Continent in mind, where this body style still holds a decent market share, as opposed to the United States and China, where pickups, SUVs, and crossovers rule the charts.

2023 Honda CR-V Debuts For Europe With Rugged Design, PHEV Powertrain

2023 Honda CR-V Debuts For Europe With Rugged Design, PHEV Powertrain

The 1.5-liter turbo isn't going to be available on the Old Continent.

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