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Mercedes-Benz CLA har utsetts till Årets Bil 2026. Organisationen Car of the Year förutspår dock att kompakta bilar kommer att dominera 2027, med modeller som Renault Clio och Volkswagen T-Roc bland de nominerade. Denna trend drivs av ökad urbanisering, striktare utsläppsgränser och biltillverkares satsningar på mindre eldrivna modeller.

The Paris Motor Show opens amid an escalating car crisis where Chinese electric cars are gaining market share in Europe while European manufacturers are losing sales in China. France and Germany showed a united front against China ahead of the show, while the EU is negotiating a trade deal that could halve China's exports of hybrids to the EU. Volkswagen is planning major job cuts in Germany and unveiled a new electric car in Paris, while Chinese rivals offer longer range at a similar price.

BYD Atto 2 is a new compact electric car based on e-Platform 3.0 with a 64.8 kWh battery for the Swedish market. Despite a good level of equipment and lively acceleration, the model suffers from ergonomic problems, unreliable climate control and weak steering.

Several classic car models such as the Volkswagen Touran, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Hyundai i10, Audi A1 and Ford Focus are discontinued. The decisions are driven by a market shift towards SUVs and electric cars, as well as outdated platforms that cannot be updated for new EU requirements.

From July 7, all newly registered cars in the EU must have advanced safety systems such as automatic emergency braking for pedestrians/cyclists and driver attention warning. The rules aim to reduce deaths and injuries in traffic.

The new Renault Twingo is a cheap electric car that draws inspiration from the original model of the 90s. With a focus on low price and retro design, but with limited range and performance, it is mainly adapted for city driving.

The number of cases for roadside assistance increases by 20% during the summer, especially in July (33%). SOS International and M Sweden emphasize the importance of preparation, as many problems arise close to home. Common failures include engine failure, electrical failure and puncture.