Announcement
Toyota Backed IONNA Passes 180 Live Charging Sites
IONNA reports over 180 live sites nationwide and new app integrations. Plug & Charge for certain Toyota and Lexus models is coming soon.
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Announcement
Hyundai Unveils Tucson With Hybrid Targeting Up To 42 MPG
Hyundai's 2027 Tucson debut includes a hybrid targeting as much as 42 mpg, the XRT PRO trim and Pleos Connect infotainment.
Announcement
Audi Dallas to Debut Q9 and Redesigned Q7
Audi Dallas will debut the all-new 2027 Q9 and redesigned 2027 Q7 on October 13, with both SUVs displayed all day and a public evening celebration.
Announcement
BMW F 450 GS Brings a 420cc Twin and Easy Ride Clutch
BMW's 2027 F 450 GS adventure bike starts at $6,995 plus Destination, with a 420cc twin, 48 hp, and Easy Ride Clutch standard on the GS Trophy.
Announcement
BMW Reveals Eighth-Generation 3 Series With New Electric i3
BMW's eighth-generation 3 Series includes the electric i3. Gasoline models start at $49,900 plus $1,350 for destination and handling.
Announcement
Kia Telluride HEV and K4 Hatchback Win NWAPA Awards
Kia won two category awards at the Northwest Automotive Press Association's Drive Revolution, with the 2027 Telluride HEV and 2026 K4 Hatchback taking top honors.
Recall
GM Recalls Silverado and Sierra Trucks Over Air Bag Inflator Fault
GM recalls 1,559 potentially affected Silverado and Sierra trucks. Dealers will replace both roof rail air bag modules at no cost.
Software update
VIOFO Adds Geofencing to Selected Dash Cams for Parking
VIOFO announced geofencing for selected dash cams. Owners can save up to three safe zones so parking recording changes once the vehicle is turned off.
Recall
Ford Recalls Ranger Trucks Over Rearview Camera Screen
Ford recalls certain 2026 Ranger trucks with the 10.1-inch center stack screen that may lose power and fail to show the rearview camera image.
Pricing
Cox Automotive Lifts Sales Forecast to 16.1 Million
Cox Automotive raised its full-year 2026 new-vehicle sales forecast to 16.1 million. September volume is expected to rise 6.5% year over year.
Announcement
Volvo Cars Moves AAOS Development to Accenture and Google Cloud Platform
Volvo Cars is moving its worldwide Android Automotive development environment to Horizon, with faster testing among the partners' claimed benefits.
Announcement
GM Pilot Recycles EV Battery Minerals Into New Cells
GM says its closed-loop battery recycling pilot has produced its first EV cells using recycled nickel, cobalt and manganese, with vehicles now heading to customers.
Announcement
GM Energy and PG&E Bundle Home Charger for California EV Buyers
GM Energy and PG&E launched the Smart Charge Bundle, giving eligible California customers a home charger at no hardware cost through participating dealers.
Announcement
GM's Silverado HD and Sierra HD Add New Duramax Diesel
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD launch this year with a new 8.3L Duramax diesel, a standard 6.6L gas V8 and electric power steering.
Announcement
Autel Opens HVAC Training Day for Techs and Educators
Autel U.S. hosts a one-day HVAC and thermal management training session in New York for technicians and educators, led by AC909 developer Gary DeLuca.
Announcement
Bridgestone Becomes Official Tire of SCCA in Three Year Deal
Bridgestone is now the Official Tire of the SCCA and sole tire supplier for SCCA Club Spec under a three-year deal. The Potenza RE-71RZ is the spec tire.
Announcement
MINI Rebelle Rally Team Finishes Training Ahead of New Variant Debut
MINI's Rebelle Rally team finished training on dunes, rock and loose terrain. The new model variant is under wraps until a global reveal this fall.
Announcement
Garmin Catalyst 2 Adds MYLAPS Digital Flagging for Racers
Garmin's Catalyst 2 flagging bundle carries a $1,699.99 suggested retail price and includes MYLAPS hardware, a cable and a cage mount.
Availability
Autonomy Adds Volkswagen ID.4 to Subscription Fleet in California
Autonomy added the Volkswagen ID.4 to its month-to-month subscription fleet, available now in California and bookable through the Autonomy app.
Announcement
PG&E and GM Energy Bundle a Home Charger With a Bill Credit
PG&E and GM Energy announce a charging bundle with no hardware charge and $15 in monthly bill credits after installation for eligible EV customers.
Recall
Rivian Recalls R1S, R1T and R2 Over Rearview Camera Software
Rivian recalls 98,828 R1S, R1T and R2 vehicles over a rearview camera image that can be obstructed in reverse, failing FMVSS 111. A free OTA update is the remedy.
Recall
Jaguar Land Rover Recall Covers 23,677 Potentially Affected Vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 23,677 potentially affected vehicles because a DC-DC converter software fault can cause loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Announcement
NHTSA Urges Parents to Check Car Seats During Safety Week
NHTSA's Child Passenger Safety Week runs Sept. 20 to 26 with free car seat checks nationwide and National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 26.
Announcement
HEVO Joins ORNL and BMW Wireless Charging Evaluation
HEVO says it is contributing wireless charging expertise and circular coil topologies to BMW bench testing of ORNL polyphase coil technology.
