GWM is best known for affordable SUVs and utes, but it has grand aspirations to take on Ferrari – and it’s bringing out the big guns to do it.First announced last year, GWM’s upcoming supercar will be based on a carbon-fibre monocoque and powered by an electrified, twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine mounted midship.Though it has yet to be revealed, its underpinnings –...
THE WHAT? Coty has partnered with generative AI platform Pencil to build an end-to-end AI-powered content creation system for its Consumer Beauty division.
THE DETAILS The partnership will integrate Pencil’s AI marketing platform across Coty Consumer Beauty brands including CoverGirl, Rimmel, Sally Hansen and Max Factor. The platform will support the full content workflow, from...
When visitors land on your website, they’re usually looking for answers. What if you could give them a tool that provides instant, personalized results? That’s exactly what interactive calculators do, and they’re easier to build than you might think.
For example, simple loan calculators have become the highest-traffic pages on many financial websites, generating more leads...
THE WHAT? The Estée Lauder Companies and Jo Malone London have launched Scent Scanner, a new AI-powered fragrance discovery experience on Pinterest that converts users’ visual preferences into personalised fragrance recommendations.
THE DETAILS Available initially in the US and France, Scent Scanner builds on Jo Malone London’s AI Scent Advisor introduced in 2025. Rather...
THE WHAT? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a new AI-powered Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS) using ThinkTrends’ agentic Document AI platform.
THE DETAILS The system replaces multiple legacy databases with a unified, real-time platform capable of processing 6–7 million adverse event reports annually across categories including cosmetics, drugs and medical...
The 2027 Ford Bronco Filson has been unveiled in the US as a more upmarket version of the Ranger-based SUV, created in collaboration with the storied outdoor brand.Ford has worked with Filson before, having unveiled the Bronco Filson Wildland Fire Rig concept in 2020 to showcase how a Bronco configured as a firefighting forestry vehicle could look.Inspired by that concept, the production Bronco...
Genesis has used the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans to reveal a dramatically updated version of its Magma GT Concept, providing the clearest look yet at the luxury brand’s planned flagship performance car.While much of the attention at Le Mans was focused on the new Magma GT3 race car concept and Genesis’ expanding motorsport ambitions, the road-going Magma GT arguably stole the show with...
In addition to a twin-turbocharged petrol V8 for its upcoming supercar – mechanical components of which have been revealed, along with the name ‘GF’ ahead of a 2027 reveal – a separate petrol V8 will power the current flagship of GWM’s Tank lineup, the Tank 700.“In the future, the Tank 700 will also use a V8 engine. The supercar uses a high-performance V8,...
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THE WHAT? John Lewis is investing in AI-powered shopping technology and has launched a pilot store on TikTok Shop as part of its digital retail strategy.
THE DETAILS The retailer plans to make its product range visible on AI platforms such as Google Gemini and ChatGPT, allowing customers to discover and purchase products directly through third-party apps with just a few clicks. The...
THE WHAT? L’Oréal and OpenAI have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming beauty through artificial intelligence, spanning consumer experiences, product discovery, scientific research, marketing, and content creation.
THE DETAILS Unveiled at VivaTech 2026, the partnership centres on two key areas: AI-powered consumer journeys and AI-powered business functions...
THE WHAT? L’Oréal Luxe has become the exclusive founding olfactory partner of DATALAND, the world’s first omni-sensory Museum of AI Arts, creating a collection of responsive fragrances that form part of a groundbreaking multi-sensory art experience.
THE DETAILS The partnership will debut on June 20, 2026, with the opening of DATALAND in Los Angeles and its inaugural...
THE WHAT? LANEIGE has opened its first global flagship store, LANEIGE seoul, in Seoul’s Myeongdong district, introducing a new retail concept centred on AI-driven personalised beauty experiences.
THE DETAILS The flagship reopens following an 18-month renovation and officially welcomed the public on 5 June 2026 after a week of invite-only preview events. Designed as an immersive...
The last Jaguar to use an internal combustion engine rolled off the production line in Solihull, England, last Friday as the company rebuilds itself as an electric vehicle-only brand.The final vehicle was a black F-Pace SVR – powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine – which the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club said was given to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in Gaydon.No...
Mazda Australia has suggested the next MX-5 may be the last with petrol power, with the subsequent sixth-generation model in line to adopt an electric (EV) powertrain."One of the executives who visited us early in the year said 'yes, there will be a new one. When? We can't comment‘,” Mazda Australia CEO Vinesh Bhindi told CarExpert at the local launch of the Mazda 6e electric...
Nissan Australia has confirmed the final V8-powered Patrol destined for local showrooms will roll off the production line in Japan within about two months, with the next-generation large off-road SUV following the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series in switching to twin-turbocharged V6 power (albeit petrol not diesel).In its first formal acknowledgement of the long-running V8 Patrol's demise, Nissan...
THE WHAT? AI shopping startup Phia has raised US$35 million in Series A funding to build an “AI alignment layer” that connects brands and consumers through intelligent shopping agents.
THE DETAILS Led by Notable Capital with participation from Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins, the round values Phia at US$185 million. Launched in April 2025 by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni,...
THE WHAT? UK health-tech scale-up Rem3dy Health, the parent company of personalised nutrition brand Nourished, has secured £14 million in new funding, valuing the business at £84 million as it prepares for international expansion and further investment in AI-driven health solutions.
THE DETAILS The funding round was backed by strategic investors including Suntory, Estrella...
THE WHAT? Sephora has launched an AI-powered shopping app within ChatGPT, offering a new personalised beauty discovery experience.
THE DETAILS Initially piloted in the US, the app allows users to receive tailored product recommendations and beauty advice based on their preferences, including data from their Beauty Insider profiles if linked. Customers can access loyalty benefits such as...
THE WHAT? Ulta Beauty has partnered with Google to introduce Gemini-enabled shopping experiences aimed at enhancing digital beauty discovery and purchasing.
THE DETAILS The collaboration includes two key innovations: integration of Ulta Beauty’s assortment within Google’s AI-powered Search and Gemini app, and the launch of Ulta AI, a proprietary shopping assistant on...
Vintage Land Rover Defenders hold an undeniable, timeless charm, but let’s be entirely honest—their original, agricultural powertrains often leave a lot to be desired in the modern era.
When you want the iconic, boxy silhouette of a classic British 4×4 combined with the earth-shattering reliability and brute force of an American V8, you turn to the...
THE WHAT? Unilever has partnered with Accenture to scale the use of AI-enabled digital twins across its global manufacturing network, aiming to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to consumer demand.
THE DETAILS The multi-year initiative will see Unilever expand the use of digital twin technology—virtual replicas of factory equipment and production...
The Jensen Interceptor could be making a comeback after UK-based Jensen International Automotive (JIA) issued a teaser image announcing plans to build a V8-powered GT car in “ultra limited numbers”.There’s no word yet on when production will begin, nor on pricing or export plans to markets including Australia.Jensen is best known for the Interceptor, an Italian-designed,...