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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.
Toyota has revealed a 2027 Tundra with refreshed styling and, for the first time on its full-size pickup, a Trailhunter off-road package built on the SR5 trim. Trailhunter pricing and specs are still to come, with the truck due on sale in the fall of 2026.
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.
Cadillac has confirmed it will bring back gasoline-powered versions of the XT5 and XT6 crossovers, reversing an earlier decision to discontinue both nameplates as part of an EV-only push. The two will sell alongside Cadillac's electric Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq and Escalade IQ; a next-generation gas CT5 sedan is also in development. Pricing and timing for the revived XT5 and XT6 have not been disclosed.
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.
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a smaller version of the G-Class will be built exclusively at its Kecskemet plant in Hungary, part of a 1 billion euro (about $1.09 billion) expansion that will make Kecskemet the automaker's largest European factory, with the compact G-Class due to start production in 2027 as an EV with a hybrid variant added later.
Porsche is preparing another round of restructuring as Chinese sales fall, US tariffs bite and EV demand slows, with Reuters reporting plans to raise total job cuts to about 9,000 positions by 2035 while the company refocuses on the 911 and premium SUVs and works more closely with Audi to cut costs.
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.
Ford's Universal EV Platform will use Apple Maps as its built-in navigation system, with range-aware routing and charging-stop planning. The first model, a mid-size electric pickup around $30,000, arrives in 2027. Apple Maps data will also feed Ford's next-generation BlueCruise.
Acura is reportedly developing a three-row flagship crossover positioned above the MDX, expected around 2029 as the largest SUV in the brand's history. It carries the internal working name "Acura XL" and would be built at Honda's Alabama plant with a new hybrid powertrain aimed at large vehicles.
The China-only long-wheelbase electric CLA registered zero new sales in June, capping a slide from 358 units in March. A German trade outlet reported a production pause at the Beijing Benz plant; Mercedes denies it, calling the rumor a routine summer maintenance rotation.
Toyota has released early images of the facelifted Crown Crossover for Japan, showing a reworked rear end and a reversed two-tone paint split ahead of a mid-September 2026 launch, with powertrain and pricing details still to be confirmed.
Ford and Geely Auto have signed a 66/34 joint venture to build EVs at Ford's Valencia plant in Spain, confirming and reshaping the informal deal first rumored in May 2026. The venture adds a Bronco-family SUV, a new Ford crossover, and two Geely electric SUVs from 2028; specific Geely models and full powertrain splits remain unconfirmed.
In the ACSI 2026 automobile study, mass-market and luxury brands finished level at 78 points out of 100, and Toyota led the whole industry with 83. Mercedes-Benz was the best luxury brand at 81, while Cadillac fell 15% to last place on 69 and Lexus dropped 10% to 78.
XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng calls the United States a market the company has to enter eventually and says it would build factories there if American policy permitted it, though there is no timeline. Canada is the more likely first step in North America, with talks underway but no launch decision.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company's benchmark factories today are in Mexico and China rather than the US, pointing to stronger process discipline and line-level problem solving, while crediting UAW-staffed US plants with real progress that helped Ford rank first among mass-market brands in J.D. Power's 2026 initial quality study.
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple's main assembly partner, had planned to pitch US automakers on building its Model C electric crossover, sold in Taiwan as the Luxgen n7, as a Tesla Model Y rival. The plan is paused over new import tariffs, the end of federal EV tax credits, and a slowing US EV market.
Geely has unveiled the Thunder 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive, a compact electric drive unit that folds 12 hardware components and 4 control systems into one module. The company says it reaches 93.8% efficiency, among the best figures for a production e-drive, while cutting part count by more than 180 and bringing unit weight down to 75 kg. The unit has already debuted on the Geely Galaxy TT Ultra.