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Motorsport

Brazil's wet weekend puts F1's rain readiness under fresh scrutiny

Motorsport.com reports that expected rain at Interlagos tested Formula 1's wet-weather readiness, and argues earlier alarm about the topic had been overblown.

Motorsport

Bagnaia Has Surgery on Foot Fractures, Eyes Portimao Return

MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia has had surgery to repair two fractures in his right foot, and his team's initial goal is a return at the Portimao round.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Acura Adds Urban Spec Blacked-Out Trim to 2027 Integra, ADX and MDX

Acura's new Urban Spec package brings gray paint, black trim and model-specific wheels to the 2027 Integra, ADX and MDX for roughly $1,500 more.

Industry

Volkswagen's EV Orders Surge Past Plan, But Profits Lag Behind

Volkswagen Group says electric vehicles now make up about 40 percent of its orders, ahead of plan, though profits have yet to catch up.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

PlugShare Overhauls Its Charging App With Dark Mode and Trip Planning

PlugShare's version 8.0 rebuild adds dark mode, a trip planner that shows spacing between charging stops, and a revamped Apple Watch app.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Ford's Mustang Cobra Name Looks Set to Return After GT350 Exit

Ford Racing has teased the return of the Mustang Cobra, and reporting suggests the badge could take the place of the departing Shelby GT350.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Bailiffs Visit BYD Netherlands Offices in Jaguar Land Rover Design Dispute

Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly used bailiffs to seize documents at BYD's Dutch offices ahead of a court case over the alleged Defender lookalike Ti 7.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Mercedes EQS 450+ Reports 539 Miles on One Charge, Renewing Range Debate

Edmunds says a Mercedes EQS 450+ covered 539 miles on a single charge, the longest range it has recorded for a sedan, per InsideEVs and Electrek.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Ford Mustang Cobra Returns for 2027 With Louder Ambitions

Ford is previewing a new Mustang Cobra for 2027, with reports pointing to a Mustang GT3-derived V-8 and a possible hotter R variant.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Toyota Brings Back the Scion Name on a Tiny Kei Truck for the U.S.

Toyota is reviving the Scion name with a low-speed kei truck built in Indiana, a test of unusual vehicle types that buyers may not be able to purchase.

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.

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