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All three will be offered without reserve at the NEC Classic Motor Show. - [Tesla Model 3, Model Y Lead EV Sales as Gas Prices Rise](http://carfwd.com/news/tesla-model-3-model-y-lead-ev-sales-as-gas-prices-rise): 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 A4 E-Tron Delayed to 2029 Over VW SSP Setbacks](http://carfwd.com/news/audi-a4-e-tron-delayed-to-2029-over-vw-ssp-setbacks): 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. - [2027 NACTOY Truck Field Drops Ford F-150 for First Time](http://carfwd.com/news/2027-nactoy-truck-field-drops-ford-f-150-for-first-time): 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 Electric GT and SUV Reportedly Planned With Huawei](http://carfwd.com/news/maserati-electric-gt-and-suv-reportedly-planned-with-huawei): 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 MDX Type S Production Pauses After 2026 Model Year](http://carfwd.com/news/acura-mdx-type-s-production-pauses-after-2026-model-year): 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 Moves to Block China-Only E5 and E7X EV Imports](http://carfwd.com/news/audi-moves-to-block-china-only-e5-and-e7x-ev-imports): 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 Warns Chinese Cars Could Hit U.S. Margins](http://carfwd.com/news/hyundai-ceo-warns-chinese-cars-could-hit-us-margins): 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 to Bring Back Physical Buttons in Future Cars](http://carfwd.com/news/volvo-to-bring-back-physical-buttons-in-future-cars): 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 Torcal Electric SUV Reveal Set for September 23](http://carfwd.com/news/bentley-torcal-electric-suv-reveal-set-for-september-23): 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 Hydrogen Hilux Targets 248 Miles for 2028](http://carfwd.com/news/toyota-hydrogen-hilux-targets-248-miles-for-2028): 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’s My Safety Button Is Its Most-Used Car Control](http://carfwd.com/news/dacias-my-safety-button-is-its-most-used-car-control): 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. - [Alfa Romeo Concept Car Previews Future Models in Paris](http://carfwd.com/news/alfa-romeo-concept-car-previews-future-models-in-paris): Alfa Romeo will unveil a new concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show in October. The sleek, sports-car-like study is intended to preview the brand’s next era of design and performance models. - [California Leno’s Law Eases Smog Rules for Classic Cars](http://carfwd.com/news/california-lenos-law-eases-smog-rules-for-classic-cars): California has signed Senate Bill 1392, known as Leno’s Law, creating a phased smog-check exemption for qualifying collector cars. The change begins in 2028 but will not cover every older vehicle. - [2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Lose the Oil Dipstick](http://carfwd.com/news/2027-chevy-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-lose-the-oil-dipstick): The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will trade the traditional oil dipstick for a digital level gauge on select V8 engines. Other available powertrains keep the familiar under-hood check. - [2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Get New V8s](http://carfwd.com/news/2027-chevrolet-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-get-new-v8s): General Motors has detailed the two new V8 engines coming to the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. The smaller 5.7-liter V8 delivers the highest towing rating, while the 6.6-liter leads on power. - [Volvo’s New Low Cars Could Bring Sedans Back to the US](http://carfwd.com/news/volvos-new-low-cars-could-bring-sedans-back-to-the-us): Volvo’s next product offensive could move beyond SUVs, with new “low” body styles reportedly in development for Western markets and possibly the US. - [Mercedes-AMG Electric GT SUV Reveal Reportedly Set for October](http://carfwd.com/news/mercedes-amg-electric-gt-suv-reveal-reportedly-set-for-october): Mercedes-AMG’s first clean-sheet electric SUV could break cover in Stuttgart on October 17, 2026. Reports point to early 2027 deliveries, but AMG has not confirmed the schedule. - [Ninth Circuit Revives Kia and Hyundai Theft Insurance Suit](http://carfwd.com/news/ninth-circuit-revives-kia-and-hyundai-theft-insurance-suit): The Ninth Circuit has sent a more than $1 billion insurance lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai back to federal court. Insurers say the automakers’ Korean parent companies shipped vehicles without engine immobilizers into California. - [Toyota Hydrogen Hilux Targets Dakar 2027 Mission 1000](http://carfwd.com/news/toyota-hydrogen-hilux-targets-dakar-2027-mission-1000): Toyota Gazoo Racing will take a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux into Dakar Future Mission 1000 in January 2027. The truck will face 621 miles of demanding Saudi desert stages. - [Mitsuoka LA1 Turns the Mazda Miata Into a C1-Inspired Roadster](http://carfwd.com/news/mitsuoka-la1-turns-the-mazda-miata-into-a-c1-inspired-roadster): Mitsuoka is reshaping the Mazda Miata into the LA1, a retro roadster that channels the 1950s Chevrolet Corvette C1. The full reveal arrives November 26, with orders opening the following day. - [Porsche Builds First EV Battery Cell With Fully Recycled Cathode](http://carfwd.com/news/porsche-builds-first-ev-battery-cell-with-fully-recycled-cathode): Porsche and recycling specialist Cylib have produced a battery cell whose cathode uses 100% recycled lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. The partners are now testing the cells ahead of planned production use in 2028. - [Dubai Police Adds 800-HP Mansory Ferrari 812 Superfast](http://carfwd.com/news/dubai-police-adds-800-hp-mansory-ferrari-812-superfast): Dubai Police has added a Mansory-tuned Ferrari 812 Superfast to its tourist-focused fleet. The 800-hp V12 patrol car will appear around Dubai’s most recognizable landmarks. - [McLaren SUV Targets Urus With Carbon-Fiber Question](http://carfwd.com/news/mclaren-suv-targets-urus-with-carbon-fiber-question): McLaren is moving ahead with its first SUV, targeting the Lamborghini Urus and Aston Martin DBX. The company still has to decide whether its high-riding model will use carbon fiber or aluminum. - [BMW iX1 Marks Nine-Millionth Car Built at Regensburg](http://carfwd.com/news/bmw-ix1-marks-nine-millionth-car-built-at-regensburg): BMW’s Regensburg plant has built its nine-millionth vehicle, a custom-specification iX1 finished in Velvet Orchid II Metallic. The milestone arrives as the factory marks 40 years of production and expands its flexible multi-powertrain strategy. - [Volvo Plans 13 New Cars by 2030, Including Hybrids](http://carfwd.com/news/volvo-plans-13-new-cars-by-2030-including-hybrids): Volvo is preparing its largest product offensive in nearly a century, with 13 new models planned by the end of 2030. The range will include electric vehicles and third-generation hybrids tailored to different regions. - [Firestone Destination LE4 Brings Longer Life, Better Grip](http://carfwd.com/news/firestone-destination-le4-brings-longer-life-better-grip): Firestone’s Destination LE4 replaces the popular LE3 all-season highway tire with deeper tread, revised siping and updated rubber chemistry. It will be available in 65 sizes for crossovers, SUVs and light trucks. - [Hemmings Financing Makes Classic Car Buying Much Easier](http://carfwd.com/news/hemmings-financing-makes-classic-car-buying-much-easier): Hemmings has launched a financing service for classic and collector cars, giving buyers pre-approvals, payment estimates, and a way to apply directly from listings. The program also covers vehicles found outside Hemmings. - [Tesla Cybercab Faces NHTSA Probe Over Self-Certification](http://carfwd.com/news/tesla-cybercab-faces-nhtsa-probe-over-self-certification): NHTSA is investigating how Tesla certified the driverless Cybercab without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors. The agency wants sworn answers and could seek roughly $139 million in civil penalties. - [2027 Porsche Cayenne Electric Adds Automatic Doors](http://carfwd.com/news/2027-porsche-cayenne-electric-adds-automatic-doors): Porsche is expanding the 2027 Cayenne Electric’s luxury options with electrically operated doors, upgraded massage seats, wireless charging in Europe and 105 exterior colors.