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New Cars

Polestar's Formula 2030 concept signals a design reset for the EV brand

Polestar design chief Philipp Römers is reshaping the brand's look with the Formula 2030 concept while keeping some of its best-loved styling cues.

Electric

Rolls-Royce Enters the Electric Era With Its First Battery-Powered Model

Rolls-Royce has launched its first electric vehicle, a shift for a brand long tied to combustion engines, according to Autocar.

Industry

Honda Reportedly Picks Ohio for Next-Generation Acura MDX and Two Flagship SUVs

Motor1 reports Honda's $3.38 billion Ohio investment would build the next Acura MDX and two flagship SUVs, adding 2,390 jobs statewide.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Nissan Revives the Patrol Name in America on the Armada

Nissan is bringing back the Patrol nameplate in the US, but attached to a new Armada-based off-road model rather than a return of the Patrol itself.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Tesla Says Cybertruck Orders Exceed Output, Deposits to Be Refunded

Elon Musk says Tesla has more Cybertruck orders than it can build before production ends in mid-2027, so some buyer deposits will be returned.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Nissan Revives the Patrol Name in the U.S. on the 2027 Armada Pro-4X

Nissan will return the Patrol name to American showrooms for the first time in decades, applying it to the 2027 Armada Pro-4X.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Ford Says Mustang Mach-E Batteries Are Holding Up Better Than Expected

Ford's review of 36,000 early Mustang Mach-E models suggests battery wear is milder than many electric-car shoppers fear.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Ford May Be Developing a Naturally Aspirated Mustang to Succeed the GT350

Dealer documents cited by Road & Track suggest Ford is preparing a naturally aspirated Mustang to fill the GT350's role, possibly without the Shelby name.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

Yangwang Altior Takes Aim at Rolls-Royce With a Quad-Motor Electric Sedan

BYD's luxury brand Yangwang has unveiled the Altior, a four-motor electric sedan styled to challenge Rolls-Royce at the top of the ultra-luxury market.

IndustryReported by 4 outlets

Land Rover Takes BYD to Court Over Alleged Defender Lookalike

Jaguar Land Rover is pursuing a legal case against BYD over its Defender-style Ti7, and a summer raid on Dutch offices has put the dispute in the spotlight.

Industry

Motor Insurance Premiums Set to Rise as Insurers Report Losses

Insurers say rising claims costs will push motor premiums up, with consultancy EY forecasting increases over the next two years.

Industry

UK set to loosen electric car sales targets under revised mandate

The UK government is reportedly preparing to cut its 2030 electric sales target and extend manufacturer flexibilities, as carmakers fall short of current quotas.

New Cars

BMW weighs production of V8 Alpina concept as luxury brand's M1 moment

Autocar reports BMW is considering turning its Vision BMW Alpina concept into a production V8 grand tourer as it relaunches the Alpina brand.

New Cars

Gas Sport Compacts Still Thrive, but Each Extra Horsepower Costs More

Jalopnik ranks five gasoline sport compacts by horsepower, noting plenty of options near 300 hp while prices tend to rise with power.

Motorsport

Hendrick's No. 5 Team Carries Its Lineage Into a New Generation

Motorsport.com argues the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team blends the legacies of past champions with the people running it today.

Tech

Paris Streetlights and Flock Cameras: Surveillance Debates Are Older Than Cars

Jalopnik draws a parallel between today's debate over Flock cameras and a dispute over street lighting in 17th-century Paris.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Blaney Repeats at Homestead as Larson Is Crowned Three-Time NASCAR Cup Champion

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway for a second straight year while Kyle Larson clinched his third Cup championship.

Motorsport

Verstappen's Climb From 21st at Interlagos Tests the Limits of F1 Simulation

Red Bull's team principal says no simulation predicted Max Verstappen's rise from 21st to second at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Cadillac Wins Chaotic WEC Monza Finale as Toyota Clinches Drivers' Title

Jota's No. 38 Cadillac won the 6 Hours of Monza, closing the 2026 World Endurance Championship, while Toyota's No. 8 crew secured the drivers' title.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Norris Holds Off Verstappen in Brazil as Mercedes Secure Constructors' Crown

Lando Norris won a mixed-weather Brazilian Grand Prix from pole, Max Verstappen charged to second, and Mercedes clinched the constructors' championship.

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