Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-19Maybach SL 680 Gold Edition Render Emphasizes V8 PowertrainA social-media render by @ildar_project imagines a Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Gold Edition with extensive gold trim. The image is a CGI concept; the SL 680 uses a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 and has a 2027 U.S. MSRP of $225,900.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-192No Three-Door Pajero: Mitsubishi Keeps New Model Five-DoorMitsubishi has revived the Pajero as a ladder-frame five-door SUV and plans a compact unibody crossover and a kei-sized model. Kolesa renderings imagine a three-door, but Mitsubishi has given no sign it will build one.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-192027 Subaru Forester Prices Hold, Wilderness Hybrid DebutsSubaru keeps 2027 Forester and Forester Hybrid MSRPs unchanged and adds the 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid. New model features 9.3 inches ground clearance, hybrid powertrain, and a $40,495 MSRP.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-18Mitsuoka LA1 Revealed: Corvette Styling on MX-5 BaseMitsuoka has unveiled renderings of the LA1, a coachbuilt roadster that channels a 1950s C1 Corvette on Mazda ND MX-5 underpinnings. Full reveal is set for November 26, 2026; pricing not yet disclosed.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-182027 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Prototype Shows Production LookSpy photos show Mercedes-AMG's 2027 GT SUV prototype with exposed side greenhouse and aerodynamic outlets. The AMG.EA electric SUV is likely to use three axial-flux motors, a 106 kWh battery and will debut on October 17.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-1822027 Lexus RX Lands in US with Higher Starting PriceLexus has increased the 2027 RX starting MSRP to $55,450 in the US and will offer 16 configurations across gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The RX retains four powertrains and arrives this fall.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-18Nissan Y63 Patrol Adds Space, Cargo and Towing in AustraliaNissan Australia has released technical specifications for the all-new Y63 Patrol, reporting increased passenger space, cargo up to 2,749 liters and a 3,700 kg braked towing capacity. Pricing starts at AUD 98,990.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-1722028 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Coupe Facelift Spied AheadSpy photos show a camouflaged Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Coupe undergoing Nurburgring testing ahead of a likely 2028 facelift. Visible changes include star-pattern lighting, revised bumpers and updated interior trim, while the inline-six AMG 53 powertrain is expected to continue.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-172VW Reveals ID.3 GTI: Most Powerful GTI, Rear-Wheel DriveVolkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 GTI, the ID.3 GTX's successor and the brand's first rear-wheel-drive GTI. The press release lists 326 ps, 545 Nm, a 79 kWh battery, 601 km estimated range and pre-sales starting early 2027.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-17Nine Millionth Regensburg BMW: Velvet Orchid iX1 EVBMW's Regensburg plant has reached nine million vehicles built since 1986. The milestone car is an Individual Velvet Orchid II Metallic iX1 EV for Sweden, underscoring Regensburg's flexible assembly of ICE, hybrid and BEV X1 and X2 models.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-17Nissan to Build European Kicks at Sunderland PlantNissan will produce the Kicks crossover in Europe at its Sunderland plant after a £170 million investment. The model will use the latest e-Power hybrid system; production timing and European drivetrain details remain unconfirmed.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-162027 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Nears ProductionSpy photos near the Nordschleife show the 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series in near-production form with extensive aero, DRS-capable swan-neck wing, Michelin Cup 2 R tires and likely a tuned flat-plane V8.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-16Audi RS Q5 Sportback Spotted with RS 5 PHEV Setup PreviewAudi Sport prototype testing suggests an RS Q5 Sportback may use the RS 5's PHEV system for a combined 630 hp. Spy photos show revised grille, vents, wider arches, new rear bumper and larger exhausts; launch likely as 2027 models.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-162GM's Megamax 8.3L V8 Rumored for 2028 Trucks, Big TorqueUnconfirmed industry reports say GM is developing an 8.3-liter "Megamax" turbo-diesel V8—possibly called L6P—aiming for 600+ hp and 1,200–1,400 lb-ft for 2028 model year medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-16McLaren P34 Targets 810 hp, 800 lb-ft for 2028 LaunchAutomotive News reports McLaren's P34 aims for 810 hp and 800 lb-ft from an electrified twin-turbo V6, with in-house transmission, roughly $313,000 U.S. price, 1,000 first-year units and 2028 deliveries.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-15Viking’s Second Hydrogen Cruise Ship to Launch May 2027Viking has floated Viking Astrea into final construction and plans to deliver the hydrogen-fuel-cell ships Viking Libra and Astrea by late 2026 and May 2027, respectively. Both 54,300 GT vessels use IFM fuel cells and liquefied hydrogen with about 6 MW output.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-15Grok in Tesla EVs Gains Texting Ability in ManualsTesla's updated Model 3 and Model Y manuals show Grok will be able to send text messages using natural language, a feature listed in documentation but not yet activated in vehicles as of 14 Sep 2026.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-15Renault unveils Trafic Van E-Tech, first SDV LCV for EuropeRenault unveiled the Trafic Van E-Tech at IAA 2026 in Hannover. The electric van is billed as the group's first software-defined van, uses two onboard supercomputers with CAR OS, and will arrive as a panel van late 2026 with other variants in 2027.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-09-152Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency Sets Three Efficiency RecordsVolkswagen has revealed Mission Efficiency, a near-production prototype it calls the world's most efficient near-production electric car, claiming three records including a Cd of 0.158 and ultra-low consumption over a 1,278 km test.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-09-14Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV gets new batteries, price cutMitsubishi updates the Eclipse Cross EV in Europe with a new 67 kWh LFP battery, an upgraded 89 kWh pack, DC fast charging and a €12,700 price reduction. Orders open November 2026.
