The latest supercar news today
Published on Jan 21, 2026 at 4:27 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jan 23, 2026 at 8:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is your daily automotive news from the brands you care about.
A new electric SUV has just claimed a major safety crown, a Formula 1 power unit partnership has been officially launched, and an iconic off roader has stormed one of motorsport’s toughest events.
Let’s dive into the latest supercar news today.
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Smart #5 is the safest large SUV of 2025
The all-electric smart #5 has been named Euro NCAP ‘Best in Class’ for safest large SUV of 2025, earning the highest overall score among all large SUVs tested last year.
The result keeps Smart’s perfect five-star safety record intact across its lineup, with the super-safe #5 set to launch in more global markets in 2026.
Honda and Aston Martin Formula 1 are collaborating
Honda has officially launched its partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, with the two brands set to begin a full collaboration on a power unit starting with the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Announced at an event in Tokyo, the partnership marks Honda’s next chapter in Formula 1 and a major step for Aston Martin’s long-term plans in the sport.
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Defender Dakar Rally
Defender Rally claimed first and second place at the 2026 Dakar Rally on its debut entry, with Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal securing the win in a Defender Dakar D7X R made from a Defender OCTA.
The result showed off the durability of the off-roader, with the team now confirmed to continue its 2026 World Rally Raid Championship campaign in Portugal this March.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
