Announcement
Volkswagen Electric Urban Car Family Gets Almost 150,000 Orders
Volkswagen reports almost 150,000 Electric Urban Car Family orders before deliveries begin, with two hatchbacks and two SUVs for Europe.
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Recall
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Certain Vehicles Over Brake Hose Leak Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain vehicles over front brake hoses that may rupture and leak fluid. Dealers will replace the hoses at no charge.
Recall
Honda Recalls Certain VT1300CX and VT750 Motorcycles for Fuel Pumps
Honda is recalling certain VT1300CX and VT750 motorcycles for fuel pumps that may fail and cause an engine stall. Dealer replacement is free.
Announcement
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Adds Physical Controls and a Frunk
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan pre-sales start on 13 October at prices from 42,695 euros, with physical controls and an early 2027 launch planned.
Recall
Volkswagen Recalls Certain ID.4 Vehicles Over Battery Fire Risk
Volkswagen recalls certain 2023-2026 ID.4 vehicles over a battery fire risk and advises owners to limit charging to 80% until repairs are complete.
Announcement
Volkswagen Brings Tetris® With Up to 4 Players to the Atlas
Volkswagen will showcase Tetris® in a 2027 Atlas at New York Comic Con, with up to 4 players and smartphone controls for gaming while parked.
Availability
Lemonade Expands Autonomous Car Insurance to Tesla HW3 Vehicles
Lemonade offers Tesla HW3 drivers 30% savings on FSD-engaged miles with FSD (Supervised) v14 Lite in Arizona, Tennessee and Colorado.
Announcement
Honda Civic Adds Sport-L Trim and Honda S+ Shift
Honda Civic adds Sport-L with leather and heated front seats by year end, while Sport Touring Hybrid gains the Honda S+ Shift drive mode.
Announcement
IIHS Finds Weak Crash Avoidance in Work Vans and Pickups
IIHS rates cargo vans and Class 3 pickups for crash avoidance, with different leaders in pedestrian and vehicle tests for commercial vehicle buyers.
Announcement
LG Brings Variable Popup Display to Genesis GV90
LG brings an adjustable cockpit display and rear-seat OLED entertainment to the Genesis GV90. Streaming requires an automotive data plan.
Announcement
BMW iX4 Debuts With 400 kW Charging and Two Electric Models
BMW schedules the BMW iX4 50 xDrive for March 2027 with 400 kW DC charging, followed by the 603 hp BMW iX4 M60 xDrive later that year.
Announcement
BMW iX3 M60 xDrive Adds 603 HP to Electric SUV Lineup
BMW introduces the BMW iX3 M60 xDrive with 603 hp, standard Adaptive M suspension and production scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
Recall
Toyota Recalls Certain RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Over Power Loss
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles over possible power loss. Dealers will update ECU software at no cost.
Availability
Volkswagen Opens ID. Polo GTI Orders in Germany With 226 PS
Volkswagen opens German ID. Polo GTI pre-sale from 39,995 euros, quoting 166 kW (226 PS) and up to 424 km of WLTP range.
Regulation
NHTSA Moves to Update Headlight Glare and Lighting Standards
NHTSA plans to update vehicle lighting standards, examining headlight glare and visibility. Public comments are due by Nov. 9, 2026.
Announcement
MINI Countryman Untamed Edition Adds Lift and All Terrain Tires
The MINI Countryman Untamed Edition adds standard all-terrain tires in North America, with a suspension lift planned for all US and Canadian variants.
Announcement
Pep Boys Covers First 10 Tow Miles to Its Service Centers
Pep Boys offers free towing for the first 10 miles to its service centers throughout October and identifies warning signs that warrant stopping.
Availability
CTEK RB 3000 and RB 4000 Boosters Reach North America
CTEK's RB 3000 and RB 4000 portable boosters are available in North America, with 3,000A and 4,000A peak current and USB device charging.
Recall
Kuat Recalls Certain Pivot V3 Hitch Adapters Over Weld That Crack
Kuat is recalling certain Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapters over a weld defect that could let the cross beam separate. Replacements are free.
Pricing
Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Starts at $37,745 MSRP
The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts at $37,745 MSRP, with U.S. sales scheduled for October and an optional $2,600 Technology Package.
Availability
Dodge Opens Durango Orders for Smokescreen and Petrol Blue Seats
Dodge opens orders for Durango Smokescreen paint at a U.S. MSRP of $595 and Petrol Blue seats for SRT Hellcat Jailbreak at an MSRP of $2,995.
Announcement
Ford Bronco RTR Adds Lifted Suspension and 33 Inch Tires
Ford's Bronco RTR has a starting MSRP just over $50,000, excluding fees and optional equipment, with 33-inch tires and anti-lag calibration.
Pricing
Vantrue Opens Early Offers Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Vantrue's early offers run through October 5, with Prime Big Deal Days scheduled for October 6 and 7 and an Amazon autumn sale in Europe.
Availability
Toyota Details bZ, bZ Woodland and C-HR Range Ratings
Toyota details EPA-estimated range ratings for the bZ, bZ Woodland and C-HR, with battery, tire and wheel choices affecting the figures.
