Honda Recalls 325,000 Odyssey Minivans After First Camera Fix Fails
Honda issues second recall for 325,000 Odyssey minivans after initial rearview camera fix proved inadequate, switching suppliers from Magna to Sony.
China Auto Sales Plunge 20% in H1 2026, German Brands Down 41% as BYD Domestic Sales Crash 45%
China’s passenger vehicle sales fell 20% in H1 2026—a 5 million unit loss—while German brands plummeted 41% and BYD crashed 45% domestically.
Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT Claims Fastest Four-Door EV Nürburgring Lap at 7:28.9
Lotus Emeya hyper-GT claims fastest four-door EV Nürburgring lap at 7:28.9, beating Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with 905 hp and active aero.
Europe EV Sales Surge 31% as US Falls 13% After Tax Credit Expiration
Global EV sales hit 2M in June 2026 as Europe jumps 31% to lead growth while US registrations drop 13% following federal tax credit expiration.
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Electric Debuts With 671 HP, 2.7-Second 0-62 MPH at Goodwood
Mercedes-AMG’s 2027 CLA 45 4MATIC+ electric sedan packs 671 hp from three axial-flux motors, hitting 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. UK Shooting Brake confirmed.
Ford Mustang GTD Breaks 7-Minute Barrier at Nürburgring, Defeats All European Supercars
Ford Mustang GTD breaks 7-minute barrier at Nürburgring with 6:57 lap, beating Lamborghini, McLaren in historic American performance milestone.
Rivian Stock Crashes 18% on $1.5B Dilutive Share Sale to Fund R2 SUV Production
Rivian stock plunged 18% on July 7, 2026, after announcing a $1.5B share offering to fund R2 SUV production, highlighting the EV startup financing crisis.
BMW Recalls 29,000+ U.S. Vehicles Over Fire Risk Amid Industry Safety Crisis
BMW recalls over 29,000 U.S. vehicles due to fire risk, joining Kia, Hyundai, and Honda in a wave of safety-related recalls affecting hundreds of thousands.