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Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed the Discovery Sport will finish its production run in December 2026. Orders will close earlier in parts of Europe, where the model does not meet incoming EU safety rules. No direct successor is planned; JLR's electrification push centers on a new Freelander family developed with Chery.
Subaru has confirmed a delay to the Getaway, a three-row electric crossover it had planned to launch in the US in late 2026. The company says it needs more time to finish development and has not given a new date. The Getaway will be Subaru's most powerful production car, with 420 hp, standard all-wheel drive and up to 483 km of range.
Maruti Suzuki has launched a facelifted Brezza for India with a new 1.0-litre turbo Boosterjet mild-hybrid engine making 110 hp, alongside the carryover naturally aspirated and CNG versions. Prices run from about $7,700 to $14,200; the compact SUV remains exclusive to the Indian market.
BMW is recalling an additional 318,495 vehicles in the United States over a Valeo-built starter motor prone to excess wear, a campaign that also reaches the 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, which shares BMW-sourced drivetrain hardware. Metal dust from the wear can prevent the engine from starting or, rarely, spark a fire. BMW estimates fewer than 0.1% of covered vehicles carry the defect; owner notifications begin August 28.
Ford is recalling 565,691 Bronco SUVs in the United States, model years 2021-2026, including the Bronco Raptor, after chafed wiring harness insulation raised the risk of a short circuit and fire in the engine bay. Ford knows of 15 fires tied to the defect; dealers will add protective sheathing and abrasion-resistant tape at no cost. Owner notifications go out August 24-28.
The Haval H10 is Great Wall Motor's new flagship SUV, a 5,060 mm six-seater sold only with the plug-in-hybrid Hi4 system. A 1.5-liter turbo engine and two electric motors combine for 458 hp and all-wheel drive, with up to 200 km of CLTC electric range and over 1,300 km of combined range. Chinese prices run from 299,800 to 359,800 yuan (about $44,200 to $53,100).
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles considered a range-extender version of the ID. Buzz, adding a small combustion engine to generate electricity and cut dependence on charging stations, but the MEB platform's short front overhang left no space for it without an expensive redesign, so the van stays fully electric.
After confirming the Prologue EV will end production following the 2026 model year, Honda is now suggesting owners consider a hybrid for their next vehicle. The message appeared in July billing statements to US customers under the heading "Consider What's Next." Owner reaction has been largely critical, with many saying they have no plans to return to a gas-engine car. Honda has also canceled three planned North American EVs and says it will bring 15 new hybrid models to market worldwide by 2030.
Hyundai is recalling 47,749 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs in the United States over a rear center seat belt buckle that may not restrain an occupant in a crash. The defect traces to a supplier manufacturing issue; Hyundai has not received reports of accidents or injuries. Dealers will replace the buckle for free; owner notifications start September 11, 2026.
Toyota's full-size pickup, refreshed for the 2027 model year with new front-end styling, a standard 14-inch touchscreen, and the first Trailhunter off-road package offered on the Tundra. Trailhunter pricing and specs follow closer to its fall 2026 on-sale date.
Rezvani's off-road supercar, a hand-built conversion of the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. A new carbon-fiber body, taller suspension and 31-inch off-road tires surround a supercharged 5.2-liter V10 tuned to 800 hp. Just 7 will be built; a $1,500 deposit is open, with pricing still unannounced.
Subaru's largest EV and, at 420 hp combined, its most powerful production car to date. A three-row electric crossover with standard all-wheel drive, a 95.8 kWh top battery good for over 300 miles of range, and NACS fast charging. Originally due in the US in late 2026, Subaru has confirmed a delay with no new date announced.
The iCAUR V25 is a boxy, off-road-styled mid-size SUV from Chery's iCAUR brand (sold as iCar in China), using a range-extender (EREV) powertrain with a 33.68 kWh battery for up to 150 km of WLTC electric-only range and a roof-mounted LiDAR option.
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 replaces the GLS 600 with an electrified 4.0-litre V8 rated at 603 hp, an illuminated Maybach grille and bonnet star, and a reworked MBUX Superscreen cabin. US and European order books open in late July 2026.
The fifth member of the Range Rover family and the first fully electric one, previewed in prototype form in July 2026. Built on JLR's new EMA platform with a coupe-like grand-tourer silhouette; a hybrid version is planned for later in its life. Full reveal, specs, and pricing are due later in 2026.
The smart #2 is a compact two-seat city EV and the spiritual successor to the original ForTwo, built on Geely's new ECA (Electric Compact Architecture) platform. At 2.79 meters long it keeps the ForTwo's 6.95-meter turning circle, with a 35.7 kWh battery good for up to 300 km WLTP and 10-80 percent DC charging in under 20 minutes. European pricing is expected to start below 22,500 euros (about $24,300).
The Volkswagen ID. Cross is a compact electric crossover for Europe, an EV alternative to the T-Cross built on the MEB+ platform it shares with the ID. Polo. European sales open in autumn 2026, priced from around €28,000 in Germany.
America's car industry comes down to a few big names, and not all of the 'Big Three' are American-owned. Here is who owns what: GM, Ford, the Europe-based Stellantis behind Jeep and Ram, Tesla and the EV newcomers, and the familiar names that are now owned abroad.
Most European badges trace back to about five mega-groups - Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. But several beloved European brands are now owned abroad, in China, India and the UAE, and a few Chinese and joint-venture names now sell under European flags. Here is who owns what in 2026.
Japan's carmakers stay overwhelmingly Japanese-controlled, but the ownership lines are still tangled - Toyota holds minority stakes in three of its own rivals, and Nissan, Mitsubishi and Renault are locked into a 25-year cross-shareholding pact that a 2025 Honda-Nissan merger attempt failed to simplify.
Battery-electric cars reached 20.7% of new EU car sales in H1 2026, up from 15.6% a year earlier, while combined petrol and diesel share fell below 30% for the first time. France, Germany and Denmark led BEV growth; hybrids remain the single largest powertrain at 37.3%.
Spain's new-car market grew 7.8% in June, and the Dacia Sandero kept its lead among models - but the bigger story was the BYD Atto 2, which reached Spain's top 10 for the first time as the brand's overall sales more than doubled.
Italy's new-car market grew 10.6% in June, but the real mover was the BYD Atto 2 - the first BYD model to reach third place among every car sold in the country, driven almost entirely by its plug-in hybrid version.
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