A BMW to which only 70 lucky people will receive the keys, a Chinese challenger that makes charging faster than refueling, and a Japanese hypercar with nearly 2.000 horsepower. The automotive world is anything but standing still. In fact, manufacturers seem to be outdoing each other with technology, design, and performance that seemed impossible until recently. These are four newcomers that more than deserve your attention.
Wankel engine with a wow factor
After the stunning Vision Coupé and the Iconic SP, Mazda is now introducing the Vision X-Coupe: a plug-in hybrid featuring a turbocharged two-rotor rotary engine under the elongated hood (the car measures over five meters!), coupled with an electric motor. Together, they deliver a hefty 510 hp, enough to leave many an EV in the dust. And you can also hum along quietly: the Vision X-Coupe has a range of about 160 kilometers on pure electric power. Furthermore, Mazda claims that this concept reduces CO₂ emissions the more you drive, thanks to fuel from microalgae and proprietary CO₂ capture technology. Whether that is marketing poetry or pure magic, it sounds delightfully quirky. Design-wise, this is an evolution of Mazda's 'Kodo' philosophy: sleek, fluid, seductive. One thing is certain: if Mazda builds this thing, we already want a test drive.
Driving and viewing pleasure
BMW recently unveiled a new temptation: the Concept Speedtop. A name that sounds like a superhero, but is in reality an M8 with shooting brake allure. It is actually going into production, although only 70 units will be built. Exclusivity guaranteed. The Speedtop is what you get when a coupe and a sporty station wagon rent a villa in Italy together: sleek, rare, and excessively stylish. The Floating Sunstone Maroon paint transitions subtly into Sundown Silver. Inside, you’ll find Moonstone White leather that is so white you hardly dare sit on it in jeans. In the back, there is no rear bench seat, but two perfectly fitting Schedoni bags, strapped down with leather straps. Under the hood resides a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with over 520 hp, just in case the owner decides his graceful GT can go pretty fast too. The BMW Concept Speedtop: a love letter to design, craftsmanship, and idiosyncratic excess. Or, as BMW itself would put it: Joy of Staring.
China's luxury titan storms into Europe
In April 2026, Denza, BYD's premium brand, makes its entry into the European market. The spearhead of the launch is the Z9 GT, a luxury shooting brake with both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, delivering around 1.000 hp and featuring a futuristic interior full of screens and smart technology. Thanks to four-wheel steering and the so-called 'crab mode,' it can even park sideways. But the real revolution lies in BYD's new Flash Charging technology: charging at 1.000 kW, providing a range of 400 kilometers in just five minutes. That makes 'flash charging' almost as fast as refueling. BYD is also rolling out its own network of fast-charging stations, where batteries act as energy buffers on-site. In addition to the Z9 GT, Denza is also working on the Z sports car, which was spotted at the Nürburgring. This electric coupe (presumably with three motors and 952 hp) is designed to take on Porsche. With its magnetic suspension and aerodynamic design, Denza seems ready to convince Europe: from range anxiety to pure electric ambition.
The silent storm from Japan
During the 2025 Salon Automobile de Lyon, the Japanese company Aspark unveiled its latest masterpiece: the OWL Roadster. This open-top hypercar elevates electric performance to an almost mythical level. Only 20 examples will be built worldwide, in collaboration with Manifattura Automobili Torino in Italy. The OWL Roadster is the evolution of the coupé that previously broke Guinness World Records with its unprecedented acceleration. The figures remain staggering: 1.953 hp, 1.920 Nm of torque, and a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 1,78 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 350 km/h, but theoretically, the car can reach 413 km/h. The design, personally overseen by founder Masanori Yoshida, exudes Japanese refinement: the owl as a symbol of silent precision and explosive power. The low, race-inspired seating position and the open roof offer a sensation that combines classic roadster romance with futuristic silence. The Aspark OWL Roadster is a symbol of Japanese craftsmanship, technological perfection, and pure emotion in motion. Expected price: around €3 million.
