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Lexus will update the LS flagship sedan for Japan on September 10, 2026, dropping the non-hybrid V6 in favor of a hybrid-only lineup and trimming the range to three grades. Australia gets the same update toward the end of 2026 and keeps selling the car into 2027. The US drops the LS after the 2026 model year, sending it off with a 250-unit Heritage Edition.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 310,667 vehicles in the US after moisture can enter a faulty door-latch microswitch supplied for the driver's door, which can stop the car from detecting that the door is open and keep the electronic parking brake or Auto-Park from engaging. No accidents have been reported.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the third-generation GLA, launching as a full EV before hybrids follow. Three variants span 224 to 354 hp, up to 657 km WLTP range, and charging up to 320 kW. The compact SUV grows 155 mm to 4,565 mm long, and orders are open in Europe now.
BMW is launching its largest workforce reduction in years, aiming to cut around 8,000 positions by the end of 2027 - about 20% of administrative and engineering roles in Germany and roughly 5% of its global headcount. Factory workers are exempt, and the company points to a nearly 30% sales drop in China and a shrinking automotive margin.
Honda will pause production of the manual-transmission Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year ends. Officially the company cites "changing business conditions," but a leaked internal letter from its Canadian plant points to EPA certification trouble for the shared 200 hp 1.5L turbo engine. Honda calls it a pause, not a cancellation, with dealer stock expected to last into early 2027. The Type R and Type S, built around a different 2.0L engine, are unaffected.
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.
Rezvani has unveiled the Dune, an off-road supercar built from a Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. A new carbon-fiber body, taller suspension and 31-inch off-road tires surround a 5.2-liter V10 supercharged to 800 hp, up from the Sterrato's stock 610 hp. Just 7 will be built; pricing is unannounced, and a $1,500 deposit is open.
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.
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.