Honda and Nissan Sign Software Deal to Build the Cars of 2029 Together Without Merging
Honda and Nissan have signed a joint development agreement to standardize the software and electronic control units inside their next-generation vehicles, planned for deployment from fiscal year 2029.
Kia Sets Its Best Sales Month Ever in the US as Hybrid Demand Nearly Doubles in August
Kia America sold 83,793 vehicles in August 2026, setting a new all-time monthly sales record, with hybrid sales surging 99% and six models posting their best August results ever
Range Rover Electric Is Now on Sale: 542 HP, 372 Miles of Range, and Prices From $140,450
Land Rover has opened order books for the first-ever electric Range Rover today, starting at $140,450 in the US, with 542 hp, 372 miles of WLTP range, and 22-minute fast charging from 10 to 80 percent.
Hybrids Hit 18% of US New Car Sales in August — Their Highest Share in Market History
Hybrid vehicles claimed an estimated 18% of US new-vehicle retail sales in August 2026 — a record market share — as Honda, Kia, and Subaru posted gains while Toyota and Hyundai slipped on weaker EV volume.
2027 Lexus NX World Premiere: DC Fast Charging, 30% More Battery, and Over 62 Miles of Electric Range
Lexus has revealed the 2027 NX today at its world premiere, bringing a 30% larger PHEV battery, DC fast charging for the first time, 303 hp, and over 62 miles of electric range to its compact luxury SUV.
BMW iX3 vs Volvo EX60 vs Mercedes GLC: The Biggest Electric SUV Test of 2026 Has a Clear Winner
Autocar and Auto Express have published their definitive comparison of 2026’s three most important premium electric SUVs — the BMW iX3, Volvo EX60, and Mercedes GLC Electric — with the BMW taking the overall win.
Jeep Releases New Trailhawk Video — and the 2027 Cherokee Looks Ready for Real Off-Road Work
Jeep has released a new teaser video of the 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk undergoing off-road testing in Moab, Utah, revealing red tow hooks, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and a debut that is now “coming soon.
First Ride in the Bentley Torcal: 850 HP, 370-Mile Range, and Debuts September 23
Autocar and Jalopnik have ridden in the Bentley Torcal prototype ahead of its September 23 world debut — a 850 hp electric SUV with 370 miles of WLTP range and a Porsche-derived Active Ride suspension.
