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Market analysis: 2.82 million new cars in EU Q1 2026, EV share at 19.4%

ACEA figures for the first quarter of 2026: the European car market grows 4%, electric rises to a 19.4% market share, petrol + diesel falls below 31%. What does this mean for 4x4 buyers?

ACEA-cijfers over het eerste kwartaal van 2026: Europese automarkt groeit 4%, elektrisch stijgt naar 19,4% marktaandeel, benzine+ diesel zakt onder de 31%. Wat betekent dit voor 4x4-kopers?

Toyota Land Cruiser 250: two new European trims for the 2026 model year

Toyota Motor Europe adds the VX and VX-L trim levels to the Land Cruiser 250 for the 2026 model year. Delivery in the Netherlands starts in the summer.

Mercedes G580 EQ under fire: 473 km range from a 116 kWh battery

The electric G-Class has four motors, 579 hp and a reduction-gear imitation via shifting virtual gears. But the WLTP range of 473 km raises questions.

Defender OCTA gets 2026 update: graphite accents and bigger screen

Land Rover updates the Defender for the 2026 model year. The OCTA variant gets textured graphite details, the whole range a 13.1-inch screen and an active off-road cruise.

Ram 1500 RHO: the successor to the TRX, without a supercharged V8

The Ram 1500 TRX is out of production. The RHO fills the gap — with the 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo six-cylinder, 540 hp, Bilstein Black Hawk dampers and 35-inch tyres.

Scout Traveler: production in South Carolina confirmed for late 2027

The new Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup will roll off the line in Blythewood in late 2027. Scout Motors lists a starting price below $60,000 and will offer EV and range‑extender versions.