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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 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 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 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 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 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’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 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’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 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.
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.
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.
McLaren is investing £500 million in UK production and engineering ahead of its first SUV. The four-door, five-seat model will use hybrid power and is expected around 2028.
Nissan will invest £170 million at its Sunderland plant to build the Kicks for Europe, the UK and Turkey. The compact crossover will use the brand’s latest E-Power hybrid system.
Ford is recalling 223,472 F-150 pickups from the 2023-2027 model years because improperly seated front fuel tank straps could let the tank detach while driving. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected attachment at no charge.
Ford has reopened applications for the 815-hp Mustang GTD across Europe, but buyers face a short deadline, steep local taxes and unresolved road-registration questions.
Volkswagen has transformed its refreshed electric hatchback into the 2027 ID.3 GTI. It keeps the GTX’s 322-hp output but gains the iconic GTI badge, sharper styling and a dedicated performance mode.
Porsche has licensed an 80-percent-scale electric tribute to the legendary 550 Spyder. The £69,500 collector car is limited to 250 examples and cannot be driven on public roads.
