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.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Goes All-Hybrid and Completely Reinvents America’s Best-Selling SUV
Toyota has fully redesigned the RAV4 for its sixth generation, dropping all gas-only engines and offering the SUV exclusively as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid with up to 324 horsepower.
Romania’s Energy Crisis Forces Dacia and Ford to Halt Production Until August 19
Dacia and Ford have suspended production at their Romanian plants until August 19 as Romania faces an energy crisis driven by severe drought and falling Danube water levels.
Volvo EX50 Will Replace the EX40 in the US Market Starting in 2027
Volvo is bringing a new EX50 electric crossover to the US in fall 2027 to replace the EX40, with a starting price in the high $40,000s and a faster-charging platform.
Nissan Rogue e-Power Hybrid Is Coming to the US in Late 2026
Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-Power is set to arrive at US dealerships in late 2026, introducing a unique series hybrid system that drives entirely on electric motors.
Aston Martin Secures $736 Million in New Debt to Shore Up Its Finances
Aston Martin has secured £550 million ($736 million) in new debt financing led by BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners to boost liquidity and fund its product plans.
BYD Posts Record July Sales as Global Exports Surge 124%
BYD sold 419,211 new energy vehicles in July 2026, its best month of the year, as overseas deliveries hit an all-time high of 179,841 units. (141 characters)
Hyundai and Kia Set July US Sales Record on 52% Hybrid Surge
Hyundai and Kia sold a combined 165,284 vehicles in the US in July 2026, a new all-time high, as hybrid sales surged 52% and EV sales fell sharply.
Hybrids Outsell EVs in California for the First Time in Four Years
Hybrid vehicles captured 22.1% of California’s new car market in the first half of 2026, surpassing EVs for the first time since 2021.
