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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
10 cool cars you can't buy in the US yet
10 cool cars you can't buy in the US yet The U.S. produces over 10 million vehicles each year, more than 10% of the world's total. But even with that output, American drivers can't access every great car. Some of the most talked-about models are only sold overseas. Whether it's because of emissions rules, cost, or brand strategy, plenty of interesting rides stay out of U.S. showrooms. highlights 10 standout cars that drivers in other countries enjoy but Americans can't-yet. 1. Alpine A110 (Next-Gen EV in 2026) The Alpine A110 is a cult favorite in Europe. It's lightweight, mid-engine, and reaches 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Renault plans to electrify the A110 with a new coupe and convertible coming in 2026. Americans never got the gas-powered version, but the EV may be different. Alpine has confirmed it'll enter the U.S. market in 2027, starting with two electric SUVs and eventually this sleek sports car. 2. Suzuki Jimny The Suzuki Jimny is a small off-roader with a 1.5-liter engine and boxy styling. Despite its size, it's built for real trail use, with a ladder-frame chassis and low-range gearing. At just 2,500 pounds, it's agile and rugged. But it doesn't meet U.S. safety standards. Suzuki also pulled out of the American market in 2012. For now, U.S. fans have to import 25-year-old models or use niche legal loopholes. 3. Renault 5 E-Tech The Renault 5 E-Tech brings a 1970s hatchback into the EV era. It offers up to 249 miles of range, a modern cabin with a 12-inch screen, and a price of around $27,000. It's one of Europe's most talked-about electric cars. Still, Renault hasn't sold cars in the U.S. since 1987 and isn't planning a return anytime soon. American buyers will have to admire this one from afar. 4. Honda e The Honda e turned heads with its clean design, compact size, and futuristic cabin featuring five screens. It had rear-wheel drive and a 137-mile range. Despite strong fan interest, it was discontinued in 2024. It never made it to the U.S., and it probably never will. With its short range and $38,000 price tag, it just didn't fit into Honda's strategy here. 5. Škoda Elroq The Škoda Elroq, a compact electric SUV from Volkswagen's Czech brand, hit a big milestone in 2025 when it outsold the Tesla Model Y in Europe. It offers up to 339 miles of range and starts around $37,000. Škoda doesn't sell in the U.S., though, and launching the Elroq would create competition for VW's ID.4, so it stays in Europe for now. 6. Citroën Ami The Ami is a tiny EV meant for short city trips. It costs just $6,000, tops out at 28 mph, and has a 46-mile range. Technically, it's a quadricycle, not a car. It's quirky and cheap - ideal for dense European cities - but there's no place for it on U.S. roads. It can't meet federal safety rules and isn't fast enough for anything outside of neighborhoods. 7. BYD Atto 3 The BYD Atto 3 is one of China's top-selling EVs. It boasts a 320-mile range, fun interior details like dumbbell-shaped door handles, and solid performance for just over $15,000. But BYD has avoided the U.S. due to tariffs and political tension. A new Mexico plant could change that, but for now, the Atto 3 is staying overseas. 8. Cupra Formentor/Terramar Cupra is Volkswagen's performance-focused Spanish brand. The Formentor plug-in hybrid pushes out 306 horsepower, while the Terramar SUV offers tech-forward design and strong road presence. Cupra has plans to enter the U.S., but not until as early as 2030. It'll launch with all-electric SUVs aimed at cities like Miami and L.A., but for now, these exciting models stay in Europe. 9. MG4 EV The MG4 is a compact electric hatchback from China's SAIC, built to compete globally. It's 4.1 meters long, gets around 220 miles of range, and starts near $25,000. Though it's MG's first worldwide model in decades, don't expect it to show up in the U.S. anytime soon. MG hasn't sold here for years, and current trade relations make a return unlikely. 10. Škoda Enyaq The Enyaq uses the same platform as the VW ID.4 and offers up to 339 horsepower and 339 miles of range. Škoda refreshed it in 2025, improving its interior and aerodynamics. But like the Elroq, the Enyaq won't come to the U.S. Škoda still has no plans for a U.S. launch, so this smooth, capable EV remains Europe-only. Geography still matters Even in a global auto market, where you live still affects what you can drive. Brand strategies, tariffs, and safety regulations keep many exciting models out of the U.S. That may slowly shift. Chinese automakers like BYD are building closer to the border, and brands like Alpine and Cupra are planning American launches. But for now, these rides remain global eye candy - just out of reach for U.S. drivers. This story was produced by and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. © Stacker Media, LLC.
Hypebeast
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Honda Civic Type R 宣佈退出歐洲市場
本文看點 對於喜愛的Honda Civic Type R車迷來說，這無疑是一個噩耗，為了因應歐盟嚴苛的 Euro 6e-bis 排放法規，Honda 已證實這款熱血坐駕將逐步退出歐洲市場。 儘管 2025 Honda Civic Type R（FL5 世代）廣受好評，但每公里 189 公克二氧化碳的排放量，加上 Honda 在歐洲缺乏足夠的電動車型來抵銷，讓其越來越難符合新規定。同一法規也導致 Toyota GR86 與 Alpine A110 等性能車被迫在歐洲停產。 為紀念這款傳奇車型在歐洲的謝幕，Honda 將推出限量 40 輛的「Ultimate Edition」特別版 Civic Type R，外觀升級包括紅色賽道條紋、黑色車頂與碳纖維飾件，並附贈紀念禮盒。 雖然退出歐洲，但 Civic Type R 將繼續在其他市場（包括美國與日本）銷售，且維持原有動力機械設定，對部分車迷而言，仍然能夠享受到 Type R 的駕馭快感。
Auto Express
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Kia Sportage revealed in this week's Auto Express
In this week's issue of Auto Express we have the lowdown on the new Kia Sportage, which gets a fresh new look, a posher cabin and more power to help it stay at the top of its game. We also have the latest scoop on Alpine's electric A110 which takes aim at the electric Porsche Boxster and Cayman. Advertisement - Article continues below Plus, we take a closer look at the updated Toyota Aygo X city car and have fresh spy shots of the new Porsche 718 Boxster EV. In the drives section we get behind the wheel of the hot MINI JCW Electric, try out the Audi Q5 Sportback and hit the road in updated Renault Austral. If that wasn't enough we also pit the Volkswagen Tayron against the Hyundai Santa Fe in a family SUV battle. This week's issue of Auto Express is on sale now and there's a whole range of ways to get your hands on it! Find out more below. The best value available to our readers is an Auto Express subscription. You can try your first 6 issues for just £1, plus all new subscribers will receive a free welcome gift when they join. We deliver free, straight to an address of your choosing so you can be sure that you'll never miss an issue. If you wish to continue your subscription after your trial ends you save a massive 45 per cent on the shop price, paying just £32.99 every 3 months. Our money back guarantee means that should you need to cancel at any point we will refund any unmailed issues, you can't beat that value! Click here to visit our secure online shop and subscribe to Auto Express... If you prefer to read Auto Express on your desktop, tablet or phone, you can get the digital edition through our online partner Zinio. Single issues are available from £2.99 or a subscription for an entire year is just £90.99. Click here to download Auto Express digital edition from Zinio... If you don't want to get your next 6 Auto Express issues for £1 by subscribing (RRP £28), then you can still buy single issues in shops or online. This week's issue of Auto Express is on sale now for just £4.50. You can find shops near you that stock the magazine by clicking here. If you can't make it to the shops or are unable to find it somewhere convenient, you can buy individual print issues of Auto Express to be delivered directly to your door. Click here to buy single issues of Auto Express
Auto Car
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.143)
Close This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet in a top designer's office to talk about some secret Rovers, why the upcoming death of the Ford Focus ST means to much, Steve's newly shiny Alpine A110, the Audi A3 PHEV, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via your preferred podcast platform. And if you subscribe, rate and review the pod, we'd really appreciate that too.
News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Alpine A390 arrives to reboot the Alpine brand in Australia
The Alpine A110 is one of those cars that's impossible to hate. From its cute coupe's styling, inoffensive size, explosive performance and sublime handling it's no wonder an Alpine owner is easy to spot in a police line-up – they're the ones with the permanent fixed grin. Engage one in a conversation and you'll instantly regret it, such is their cult-like devotion for the A110 you'll lose hours being lectured at why they are, and always will be, better than a Porsche. Which is strange because despite their keenness to spread the good word in the four short years it was on sale in Australia (2018-2022) Alpine, perhaps best know Down Under as the F1 home of Aussie driver Jack Doohan, sold just 106 of them – hardly enough to make ends meet for the reborn carmaker. Hence why the local outfit is rebooting itself with an electric mid-size SUV – Australia's favourite flavour of car in one of the fastest-growing segments and once again the French Renault-owned carmaker has a Porsche in its sights with its all-new A390. Like the little A110, we've got few complaints of the Alpine's looks. In fact, some might argue it's stunning. Said to have drawn plenty from the Alpenglow super car concept, plus the A424 LMDh Le Mans endurance racer, the new Porsche Macan rival sports dramatic styling that includes complex air bending lifted from motorsport. The 17-degree rear roof angle and the 8-degree angled diffuser for example, were both found to be optimal following exhaustive wind-tunnel testing of the Le Mans racer. Everywhere you look there's yet another example of designers attempting to maximise downforce for high-speed stability with adding range-sapping drag. Despite designed to pinch sales from the Macan, the A390 is much smaller car but tipping the scales at a still tubby 2121kg means it's a considerable 209kg lighter than the Porsche's 'Porker' Macan. With less weight Alpine engineers have been able to maximise the performance of the A390 state-of-the-art triple-motor powertrain that uses a small e-motor to drive the front wheels and a pair of beefier units to spin up the rears. Even the base GT produces 295kW and 650Nm or torque for a brisk 4.8 second 0-100km/h dash and a 200km/h top speed but if you want the version that can live up to the Alpine legacy you'll need the 345kW GTS that produces a monstrous 808Nm of torque. Off the line, the most powerful A390 GTS takes 3.9 seconds to hit 100km/h form rest and tops out at 220km/h which makes it as quick as the fastest-ever A110. The parallels with the A110 coupe continue. Believe it or not but Alpine says behind the wheel the A390 drives just like the little two-door coupe, despite being twice as heavy. The secret is a trick suspension with comfort-boosting hydraulic bump stops and the ability of the two rear motors to mimic a limited slip differential, with it able to tailor the way the A390 attacks a corner. In the process not a single kW is wasted. Of course, the A390 isn't perfect. Based on the same platform as the cheaper Renault Megane E-Tech it misses out on the most powerful 800-volt electrics, so the 400-volt Alpine can only handle a DC charge up to 190kW – a big drop from the Macan's 270kW – with the resulting 15-80 per cent top-up of the 89kWh battery claimed to take 25 minutes versus the Macan's 21 mins claim for a bigger 10-80 per cent recharge of the larger 101kWh power pack. Alpine says range is bang on the money at 555km on the Euro WLTP range but space within isn't, with less room in the second row to stretch out beside the Macan, with engineers claiming the lack of space is deliberate as they wanted to the shortest wheelbase possible to enhance agility. At least the Alpine comes with both a vehicle-to-load capability to charge external devices and a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) feature that could one days see owners take advantage of the cheapest electricity prices Down Under. Speaking of price Alpine Australia is keeping its cards close to its chest, only confirming it for our market with pricing and full specification to come much later. Hopefully, our timing will mirror what's happening in the UK with right-hand drive versions of the A390 set to land in dealers in Q2 of 2026. The bad news is British-market Alpine A390s don't come cheap, with the battery-powered mid-size SUV hotly tipped to cost a considerable £60,000 (A$125,000) for the cheapest GT, not far off the what's charged for the Porsche Macan ($A! 33,700). That's serious money for a brand with limited cache Down Under, except among a loyal band of diehards who will continue to insist any Alpine is better than a Porsche. 2026 Alpine A390 RANGE: 555km POWER: 345kW combined TORQUE: 808Nm SPARE: Repair kit *estimated
