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Aston Martin delays its first EV to 2033 or later
The launch window is now 2033-2035. In 2023 the first electric Aston was due in 2025.
Mercedes-Benz will build the electric GLC in India
The GLC 400 4MATIC comes first, with 483 hp and a 94 kWh battery. Bookings open in October.
Volvo Cars withdraws its 2026 sales outlook
Q3 sales fell 10.7% to 141,609 cars: China down 40.6%, Europe and rest of world up 2%.
GM cuts new Chevrolet Bolt production by about 77%
Chevrolet sold 4,224 Bolts in the first half of 2026. Fairfax moves to the petrol Equinox and Buick Envision next.
Mercedes pulls the EQE sedan from the US
The 2026 EQE 320+ was cut to $64,950. The Maybach EQS 680 SUV and AMG S 63 E Performance also leave.
Rivian delivers a record 19,248 vehicles in Q3
Up 58% on the second quarter and 46% on a year earlier; the previous record stood since 2023.
Rimac completes its Bugatti takeover as Porsche exits
HOF Capital and BlueFive bought Porsche's stakes, ending VW Group ownership of Bugatti. Mate Rimac becomes president.
Ford replaced two thirds of its industrial leaders
Mitsubishi's US range grows from four to six
Mercedes-AMG owners sue over seat logos that leave burns
Aston Martin now owns a minority of its own name
Proton's e.MAS became the fastest brand to 30,000 electric cars in Malaysia
BMW runs Spider-Man ads on owners' screens
JLR picks Mark Cameron to run North America, wants to double the region's business
Mercedes brings back physical buttons
Cadillac to revive gas-powered XT5 and XT6
Honda tells Prologue owners to consider a hybrid
XPeng Would Build US Plants If Allowed In
Foxconn Wanted to Bring a Tesla Rival to the US
Scout sells direct, and dealers are suing