Toyota Halts 17 Lines at 9 Plants as Typhoon Follows Japan’s Earthquake
A typhoon hit Japan on August 7 just as Toyota was recovering from a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, forcing the automaker to suspend 17 production lines across 9 factories.
US Auto Sales Slip in July 2026 as Hybrids Surge to 15% of the Market
US new vehicle sales fell 1.4% in July 2026, but hybrids reached 15.4% of the market — their highest share in years — as EV demand continues to decline. (152 characters)
Jaguar Type 01 Debuts in October: The $150,000 Electric GT Built to Rival Bentley
Jaguar’s Type 01 will make its world debut in New York in October 2026 — a $150,000 electric grand tourer that puts the reimagined brand in direct competition with Bentley and Aston Martin.
Bugatti Destrier: A 1,578 HP One-Off Hypercar Built for Beauty Over Speed
Bugatti has revealed the Destrier, a one-of-one hypercar built on the Bolide’s chassis that transforms extreme performance engineering into pure sculptural beauty.
Ford Plans a $25,000 Hybrid Crossover — Its Most Affordable New Model in Years
Ford is reportedly developing a new hybrid crossover with a starting price of around $25,000, targeting the affordability gap that has pushed many buyers out of the new car market.
Volkswagen Plans US Pickup Truck and Leadership Overhaul in Major Strategy Reset
Volkswagen is overhauling its US strategy with new management and a planned pickup truck, targeting the high-margin segments that have long kept the brand on the margins of the American market.
2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launches With 600 HP and 3.4-Second 0-60
Dodge has officially revealed the 2027 Charger Super Bee, a 600-horsepower twin-turbo inline-six performance car that reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and is available in both 2- and 4-door body styles.
Ford Fathom: A $28,000 Electric Pickup Built on a New Platform to Finally Make EVs Work
Ford has officially unveiled the Fathom, a new electric pickup truck starting at $28,000, built on the Universal Electric Vehicle platform the company says is key to making EVs profitable.
2027 BMW iX3: First Neue Klasse EV Arrives in the US This September
The 2027 BMW iX3 goes on sale in the US on September 25, starting at $61,500. It is BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle, with 434 miles of range and 400 kW fast charging.
