Editor, CarFwd
Robert Martin is the editor of CarFwd. He has covered new car launches, electric vehicles, performance cars and the auto industry for more than a decade, and writes every story on CarFwd from primary sources: manufacturer announcements, regulatory filings and original reporting, which each article lists.
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Jeremy Clarkson is selling three cars tied to The Grand Tour, including the Lancia Montecarlo Spider from the show’s final adventure. All three will be offered without reserve at the NEC Classic Motor Show.
EV sales improved in August as rising gas prices pushed more shoppers toward electric vehicles. Used EV demand grew even faster, with off-lease models expanding affordable choices.
Audi’s electric A4 return has slipped again, with production now scheduled for no earlier than March 2029. The delay highlights continuing problems with Volkswagen Group’s next-generation SSP platform.
Ford will not have a truck eligible for the 2027 North American Truck of the Year award, ending a six-year run of representation. Four very different pickups will compete instead, from the $24,950 Slate Truck to the 777-horsepower Ram 1500 TRX SRT.
Maserati is reportedly in advanced talks with Huawei and JAC Motors on two electric vehicles: a large grand tourer and a mid-to-large SUV. The proposed program could bring its first model to production in the second half of 2027.
Acura will pause production of the 355-hp MDX Type S after the 2026 model year, citing uncertainty around upcoming EPA emissions rules. Dealers are expected to have remaining inventory into early 2027.
Audi is taking legal action to stop China-only E5 Sportback and E7X electric vehicles from entering Germany through parallel imports. The models were developed with SAIC for the separate AUDI brand.
Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz says Chinese automakers could rapidly pressure U.S. vehicle margins without tariffs and market-access rules. He also confirmed Hyundai’s advanced driver-assistance system is delayed to late 2029.
Volvo is backing away from all-touchscreen interiors, with design boss Thomas Ingenlath confirming that some physical controls will return. The Swedish automaker is also preparing 13 new global models through 2030.
Bentley will unveil the Torcal, its first electric vehicle and fourth model line, on September 23. The hand-built SUV will be assembled at a new Crewe production line backed by a £350 million investment.
Toyota will put a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux into production in 2028 for European professional customers. The pickup targets 248 miles of WLTP range, 5,512 pounds of towing, and refueling in about five minutes.
Dacia says drivers press its My Safety “magic button” more than any other control because it quickly silences configurable ADAS alerts. The claim arrives as the automaker pushes for a regulatory pause on small cars in Europe.
