Mazda Confirms Rotary Engine Return in 2026 RX-9 Sports Car Prototype
Mazda confirms rotary engine return in RX-9 sports car with hybrid tech. 400+ HP twin-rotor engine targets 2027 launch. The Wankel lives.
Ford Recall Crisis: 53 Campaigns Hit 12 Million Vehicles in First Half of 2026
Ford issued 53 recall campaigns covering 12+ million vehicles in H1 2026 alone, following 153 recalls in 2025, as AI quality control fails.
Nissan X-Trail e-Power Recall: 14,000 Units in Australia Over Battery Software Flaw
Nissan Australia recalls 13,795 X-Trail e-Power models over battery controller software that can cause sudden power loss while driving—part of 600,000+ global campaign.
Dodge Challenger and Charger Production Officially Ends After 50 Years of V8 Dominance
Dodge Challenger and Charger V8 production ends after 50 years. Final Demon 170 and Hellcat roll off line as electric era begins.
XPeng MONA L03 launches simultaneously in Munich and China with vision-only autonomous driving
XPeng debuts MONA L03 SUV July 16 in Munich and China simultaneously, priced from €35k with second-gen vision-only autonomous tech and dual powertrains.
Toyota Delays 2027 Highlander EV Production Indefinitely, No New Launch Date Set
Toyota confirms indefinite delay of 2027 Highlander EV with no revised launch date, citing ‘additional adjustments’ as hybrid sales dwarf EV uptake.
Nissan Z NISMO Finally Confirmed for US Market with 420 HP Twin-Turbo V6
Nissan confirms Z NISMO for US with 420 HP twin-turbo V6, track-focused upgrades, and competitive $73K pricing. Performance bargain or Supra killer?
Fiat Topolino Electric Microcar Launches in US at $13,995, Targets Golf Cart Market
Stellantis launches the 2026 Fiat Topolino EV in the US starting at $13,995, a 19 mph quadricycle targeting coastal communities and resort towns.
Ford Recalls 42,784 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Rear Differential Fracture Risk
Ford recalls 42,784 Mustang Mach-E EVs for rear differential defect. The latest in six major safety recalls since 2021 raises questions about the EV’s quality control.
Ford Mustang GTD Sets Nürburgring Production Car Lap Record at 6:57.685
Ford Mustang GTD sets Nürburgring production car lap record at 6:57.685, beating European supercars on their home turf.