Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-21Kia posts record US quarter; CGI shows 2028 SorentoKia America reported record September and quarter US sales for Q3 2026 while AutoYa Interior released unofficial CGI renderings suggesting a possible fifth-generation 2028 or 2029 Kia Sorento with revised lighting and profile cues.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-17LeBron James' Custom 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S680 to AuctionOne of two custom 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S680s ordered by LeBron James will be auctioned at Retromobile New York; proceeds support the I PROMISE programme. The bespoke Maybach features ivory paint, Stormy Weather blue Napa leather and engraved Akron coordinates.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-152027 Nissan Altima Returns with $27,790 Base PriceNissan confirmed the 2027 Altima for the U.S., with the base SV priced at $27,790 before a $1,275 destination and handling fee. The SV loses AWD, SR prices rise, and the model retains a 2.5L engine rated 188 hp.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-132Volkswagen Group’s US deliveries fall 12.4% in Q3 2026Volkswagen Group’s core US brands — Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche — recorded a 12.4% decline in Q3 2026 to 133,956 deliveries. The drop reflects falling ID.4 volume, model transitions, and reduced EV incentives.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-13Volkswagen Group's Urban EVs Near 150,000 Orders in ParisAt the 2026 Paris Motor Show Volkswagen Group said its Electric Urban Car Family — ID. Polo, ID. Cross, Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq — has almost 150,000 orders. The cars share over 80% of components; limited seatbelt-anchor recalls affect small batches.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-13BMW Tops U.S. Luxury Sales Through Q3 2026, Lexus TrailsBMW led U.S. luxury vehicle deliveries in Q3 2026 with 100,210 units and a 287,154 year-to-date total, driven by SUV and electrified models. Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac and Lincoln posted mixed results.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-122Sony to Exit Aftermarket Car Audio; Shipments End 2026Sony has told dealers in Europe and North America it will exit the aftermarket car audio market, halting shipments after December 31, 2026 while continuing dealer support into early 2027 and winding down marine audio.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-12Polestar Clearing U.S. Inventory Ahead of 2027 BanPolestar is winding down U.S. new-car sales after the 2026 model year under a Commerce Department rule targeting tech links to 'foreign adversaries.' The company is clearing remaining 2026 stock with deep discounts while pledging ongoing owner support.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-112China-EU Deal Could Halve Chinese Hybrid Car ExportsThe EU and China struck a 16-point deal that could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid car exports to Europe by more than half over four years. The pact addresses rare earths, pricing commitments and market access for EU goods.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-102Chevrolet Adds $300 to Prices Across 2027 Corvette LineupChevrolet has applied a uniform $300 price rise to the entire 2027 Corvette range, reflected in the online configurator. Updated pricing and specifications are detailed for Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X models.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-09BMW Reveals UK Prices for Fifth-Gen X5 and iX5 RangeBMW has released UK prices for the fifth-generation X5 range: iX5 60 xDrive £85,375 OTR, X5 40d xDrive £85,885 OTR and X5 50e xDrive £86,870 OTR, with full technical specs and interior changes detailed.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-082BMW reveals Australia pricing and specs for 2027 iX4BMW Australia has priced the 2027 iX4 range: the iX4 40 xDrive at AU$103,900 and the iX4 50 xDrive at AU$119,900. Specs include dual-motor powertrains, 82.6 kWh and 108.7 kWh batteries, WLTP ranges up to 828 km and an M60 due later in 2027.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-072Battery EVs Reach One-Third of New Car Sales in EuropeBattery-electric vehicles reached 33 percent of new-car registrations across 12 major European countries in September 2026, driven by lower prices, LFP batteries and incentives; full EU totals follow in October.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-07Why White Remains the World's Most Popular Car ColorExplains why white dominates global automotive paint palettes: easier mass production using titanium dioxide, lower solar heat absorption, strong resale appeal, fleet practicality, and compatibility with modern design.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-06Toyota Sienna and Kia Carnival Drive Q3 2026 Minivan SurgeThe four core US minivan nameplates sold 108,621 units in Q3 2026, a 14.9% increase year over year. Toyota's Sienna surged to 29,518 deliveries and Kia's Carnival showed strong hybrid gains as Chrysler's Pacifica held the lead.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-062F-Series Leads Q3 2026 as Ram Posts 33.7% Surge in SalesFord's F-Series remained the top-selling pickup nameplate in Q3 2026 with 203,707 deliveries, while GM's Silverado and Sierra combined outsold Ford. Ram surged 33.7 percent year over year, led by light-duty sales.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-052Ram Tops Stellantis in U.S. as HEMI Revival Drives GrowthRam has overtaken Jeep to become Stellantis's best-selling U.S. brand after leadership changes and a product push that revived HEMI V8 engines and SRT models, driving significant year-over-year sales growth.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-05Dodge Charger Sales Surge in Q3 2026 Thanks to V6 ReturnDodge’s return to gasoline power with the Six‑Pack inline‑six boosted Q3 2026 Charger sales by 22% and produced triple‑digit gains for the Six‑Pack, yet the model remains far behind the Ford Mustang and EV variants have collapsed.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-05Lucano L7 (Jiko 7) Tops UK New-Car Sales in SeptemberThe Lucano L7, marketed in the UK as the Jiko 7, led September new-car registrations with 10,813 units, SMMT reported. Chinese brands took 23 percent of the market as BYD and Volkswagen ranked highly.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-04GM EV Sales Fall 43% Through Sep 2026; Cadillac LeadsGM's electric vehicle sales plunged 43.2% through September 2026, with a Q3 drop of 61.7% after federal incentives expired. Cadillac's Optiq led GM's EV lineup and accounted for nearly half of the group's U.S. EV volume in Q3.
