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.
The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Arrives in US Showrooms With a V12, a New V8, and Prices Above $207,000
The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is arriving in US showrooms now, with a more powerful new V8, the iconic twin-turbo V12, and Mercedes’ new MB.OS AI software starting from over $207,000.
The Toyota GR Supra Final Edition Is the Last of Its Kind — Toyota Will Build the Next One Alone
Toyota’s 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition marks the end of the current generation and the BMW partnership behind it — a 382 hp farewell limited to 900 units in the US, starting at $70,545.
2027 Mazda MX-5 Miata Gets More Power, a New Color, and Could Be the Last Gas-Only Miata Ever
Mazda has confirmed the 2027 MX-5 Miata update with a power bump for the 1.5-liter engine in Europe, a new Zinc Green color, and a Yakudo special edition — while the next generation may be the last with a combustion engine.
