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Polestar electric SUV driving on a modern road at dusk

Industry, Electric Vehicles, New Cars July 21, 2026

Polestar Will Not Challenge U.S. Ban on Future Vehicle Sales

Polestar’s decision not to fight a federal restriction leaves the EV brand with an uncertain path in the U.S., even as some production has moved outside China.

McLaren hypercar prototype driving on a winding mountain road at sunset

New Cars, Technology, Industry July 20, 2026

McLaren Manual Hypercar Rumor Signals a New Push for Driver Engagement

McLaren is rumored to be considering a manual-equipped hypercar, potentially reviving a gearbox format the brand has not used since the F1 era.

Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover SUVs parked outside a dealership

Industry, New Cars, Technology July 20, 2026

JLR Pauses Sales of Select Defender, Discovery and Range Rover SUVs Over Airbag Fault

Jaguar Land Rover has issued a stop-sale for affected Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover SUVs after identifying an airbag-related fault. Details on the scope and repair timing remain limited.

Camouflaged BMW electric performance sedan testing on a winding road

Electric Vehicles, New Cars, Technology July 20, 2026

BMW’s Electric M3 Will Put Driving Feel Ahead of a Horsepower Race

BMW’s first fully electric M car is expected next year with four motors, but the company is signaling that response, control, and handling will matter more than headline output.

A Toyota and Nissan dealership service area where technicians inspect the paint and panel alignment of a new vehicle

Industry, New Cars, Buying Guides July 19, 2026

Toyota and Nissan Say U.S.-Built Cars Face Quality Hurdles in Japan

Toyota and Nissan have pointed to paint finish, panel alignment and delivery-prep issues as challenges for selling more American-built vehicles in Japan, where new-car presentation standards are unusually demanding.

2026 Jeep Recon electric SUV driving on a rocky trail in a desert landscape

Electric Vehicles, New Cars, Buying Guides July 19, 2026

2026 Jeep Recon Configurator Shows Electric Off-Roader Topping $78,000

Jeep’s battery-electric Recon is moving from promise to price sheet, with online builds climbing past $78,000 before the usual ownership costs are added.

Bugatti Chiron on a road at speed, representing the W16 engine era

Industry, Technology, New Cars July 18, 2026

Bugatti’s W16 Era Ends After Two Decades of Hypercar Excess

Bugatti has ended production of the quad-turbo W16, closing the chapter that defined the Veyron and Chiron and helped establish the modern hypercar.

Honda Prologue electric SUV driving on a paved road with trees in the background

Electric Vehicles, Industry, New Cars July 18, 2026

Honda Cancels Prologue Electric SUV as EV Market Cools

Honda is ending the Prologue, its GM-based electric SUV, after a short run as the U.S. market shifts toward hybrids and automakers reassess EV demand.

Honda Prologue electric SUV driving on a paved road with trees and mountains in the background

Electric Vehicles, Industry, New Cars July 18, 2026

Honda Ends Prologue EV Sales in the U.S. as Hybrids Take Priority

Honda has discontinued the Prologue in the U.S., ending its only battery-electric model in the market and underscoring a near-term shift toward hybrid vehicles.

Camouflaged next-generation BMW M3 petrol prototype testing on a road with wide arches, large wheels and quad exhaust outlets

New Cars, Electric Vehicles, Industry July 17, 2026

Petrol BMW M3 Prototype Shows the Next M Car Won’t Be EV-Only

A camouflaged next-generation BMW M3 has been seen testing with straight-six power, quad exhausts and Neue Klasse-inspired styling, confirming that the electric M3 will not stand alone.