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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 at dusk with front headlights switched on on a road

Electric Vehicles, Industry, Technology Aug 17, 2026

Tesla recalls 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to overly bright headlights

In the USA, certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles must be remedied due to a lighting deviation. The headlights may shine brighter than permitted.

Porsche Taycan and an electric car from Xpeng stand side by side on a European city street

Industry, Electric Vehicles, Technology Aug 17, 2026

Porsche switches to CO2 pool with Xpeng: What is behind the move

After the Volkswagen Group missed its CO2 fleet target, Porsche is seeking regulatory relief through an emissions pool with Xpeng. For customers, little will change in the short term; for the industry, the move is a signal.

Technology, Industry, Buying Guides Aug 16, 2026

Toyota and Lexus hybrids: 12-volt failures cause frustration in the UK

Several Toyota and Lexus hybrid models in the United Kingdom are experiencing repeated problems with the 12-volt battery. Models named as affected include the Lexus LBX and Toyota Yaris Cross, among others. This is relevant for owners because a flat low-voltage battery can disable comfort functions, access, and start readiness.

Ruf Ehra as a wide 911-style sports car on a presentation area in daylight

New Cars, Technology, Industry Aug 15, 2026

Ruf Ehra: 650-bhp sports car with manual recalls the Yellowbird

Ruf has unveiled the Ehra, a new all-wheel-drive GT with a carbon monocoque, 3.6-liter biturbo boxer and seven-speed manual transmission. The model picks up on the CTR Yellowbird’s 211-mph record from 1987 in Ehra-Lessien.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible in Precision Purple Metallic from a front three-quarter view on a road, with the fabric roof open and a large rear wing

New Cars, Technology, Industry Aug 15, 2026

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible: 795 bhp for the open-top V8 appearance

Ford is launching the Mustang Dark Horse SC as a convertible. The open-top high-performance Mustang combines a supercharged V8 with a fabric roof, additional reinforcement and a chassis setup tuned more strongly for the road.

Cadillac V-ONE Concept as a low performance race car with a wide track, aerodynamic body and V-Series design on a racetrack

Motorsport, Technology, New Cars Aug 14, 2026

Cadillac V-ONE: Hybrid V8 concept shows the next V-Series idea

Cadillac uses the V-ONE as a preview of the V-Series performance future: a concept not intended for customer drives, with a race-car basis, hybrid V8 and 830 hp.

Ferrari CZ26 as a red one-off with a flat front, dark grille band, and independent bodywork on a presentation area

New Cars, Industry, Technology Aug 14, 2026

Ferrari CZ26: One-off based on the SF90 unveiled at Monterey

The Ferrari CZ26 is a one-off from the Special Projects program: SF90 Stradale technology, a completely new body, and a clear indication of how important tailor-made models remain for the brand.

New Cars, Industry, Technology Aug 13, 2026

Acura NEXERA Vision concept previews the brand’s next design era

The Acura NEXERA Vision is not headed to showrooms, but its sharper surfacing and new lighting signature point to the look of future production models.

Jaguar Type 01 electric GT interior with four individual seats and a sculptural center console

Electric Vehicles, New Cars, Technology Aug 12, 2026

Jaguar Type 01 EV Interior Signals a Radical Four-Seat GT Reset

Jaguar has revealed the cabin direction for the Type 01, a zero-emissions four-door GT with four individual seats, a dramatic center structure, concealed technology, and stone-inspired materials.

A Waymo autonomous robotaxi driving on a city street near orange construction cones

Technology, Industry Aug 11, 2026

Waymo Recalls Nearly 4,000 Robotaxis for Construction-Zone Software Fix

Waymo is recalling almost 4,000 autonomous vehicles after identifying a software issue that could allow robotaxis to enter freeway construction zones. The fix will be handled through software, underscoring how recalls are changing in the self-driving era.

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