Hyundai commits US$500m to hybrid SUV production in Alabama
Hyundai will invest US$500 million to build hybrid powertrains and vehicles, including the Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe EREV, at its Montgomery, Alabama plant.
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Software glitch halts Sepang F1 start as drivers lose power
A software fault during the Sepang Grand Prix formation lap left several Formula 1 cars without power, delaying the start while the FIA issued a fix affecting Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes teams.
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LiveWire S4 Honcho Street Approved for Motorcycle License Training
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has cleared the LiveWire S4 Honcho Street electric motorcycle for use in rider training, making it possible for new riders to earn their licence without learning clutch control.
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BMW M Builds One-Millionth Car and Teases M3 EV as Munich Plant Prepares for Electric Future
BMW M GmbH has produced its one-millionth car, a Fire Orange M3 Competition, and previewed the upcoming M3 EV as the Munich plant moves to all-electric production by 2027.
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Toyota Deeside becomes first carbon-neutral plant outside Japan
Toyota's Deeside engine plant achieves carbon-neutral production using renewable energy, biomethane from local waste, and recycled aluminium, setting a template for its European factories.
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Jaguar confirms C-X75 hybrid hypercar for limited production
Jaguar will build 250 examples of the C-X75, a carbon-fibre hybrid supercar developed with Williams F1, targeting over 200mph and emissions below 99g/km.
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Jaguar F-Type Four-Cylinder Spotted Testing at Nürburgring
Jaguar has been heard testing a four-cylinder F-Type at the Nürburgring, confirming the arrival of a lighter, turbocharged entry model in the sports car range.
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Jaguar Land Rover tackles skills gap with ex-military recruitment drive
Over 1,500 former service personnel have joined Jaguar Land Rover since 2014, supported by bespoke training programmes aimed at easing the transition into advanced manufacturing roles.
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Tesla Patent Reveals Sports Car with Active Wing, Hints at Roadster Preview
A newly published Tesla patent shows a detailed sports car with an active rear wing, prompting speculation about the upcoming Roadster's design and aerodynamic features.
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Tesla adds 'Emergency Drive Away' after fatal Supercharger shooting
Tesla's new feature lets US drivers leave a Supercharger while plugged in, following a deadly shooting in Idaho, but warns of vehicle and charger damage if used.
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Street Racers Arrested After Dashcam Captures 107 mph in 35 mph Zone
Two 25-year-old drivers were arrested in University Place, Washington, after dashcam footage showed a Porsche 911 and Audi R8 racing at more than triple the speed limit.
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Next-Gen Polestar 2 Targets BMW i3 With New Platform and 800V Tech
Polestar will unveil the second-generation Polestar 2 next year, featuring a new platform, batteries and motors, and aiming to rival the BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric.
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T&E Claims EU Battery Cell Capacity Drops as IAA Urged to Bolster Value Chain
Transport & Environment says a quarter of announced EU battery cell capacity since 2022 has been cancelled or shelved, calling the Industrial Accelerator Act critical to Europe's battery ambitions.
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Tesla Model 3 Gains 16-Inch Screen and Performance Upgrades in US
Tesla has updated the Model 3 for the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico with a larger touchscreen, improved acceleration, and increased range on select models.
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Transport Sector Calls on EU to Hold Line on HDV CO2 Standards
European transport businesses warn that weakening heavy-duty vehicle CO2 rules could stall electrification and cut electric truck numbers by 200,000 over the next decade.
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Stellantis Patents System for EVs to Eject Batteries in Emergencies
Stellantis has secured a US patent for a quick-release high-voltage battery system that could let electric vehicles jettison their battery packs in dangerous situations and drive away using a secondary power source.
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MG leads UK August 2026 pre-registration figures with 553 cars
SMMT data for August 2026 shows MG topping UK pre-registrations, with Volkswagen, Audi, Renault, Skoda and Dacia also reporting low single-digit disposals and gross revenues.
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Tremayne: Ocon’s F1 Future in Doubt After 2026, Past Achievements Remembered
David Tremayne says Esteban Ocon may not have a seat in Formula One next year, despite his 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix victory and praise from top drivers.
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Mercedes unveils PETRONAS-inspired livery as F1 returns to Sepang
Mercedes has revealed a special PETRONAS-themed livery for the W17 ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held at Malaysia's Sepang circuit for the first time since 2017.
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BMW launches 2027 i3 with up to 468-mile range and $61,500 price
BMW’s new i3 electric sedan claims up to 468 miles of range, dual-motor AWD and fast-charging tech, but the starting price is $61,500 before fees.
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US Government Weighs Wider Red-Dyed Diesel Sales Amid Record Prices
The Trump administration is considering broader red-dyed diesel sales to address record diesel prices, though experts question whether the move would deliver meaningful relief.
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Gateway Fleets orders 200 more Workhorse electric vans
Gateway Fleets has placed a follow-up order for 200 Workhorse W56 electric box vans, building on its earlier purchase of 100 units as commercial EV demand rises.
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Chevrolet Bolt faces early end as sales and output fall short
Chevrolet's Bolt is expected to leave production in early 2027, with third-party sources citing poor sales, limited promotion and a much-reduced build total compared to original plans.
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Tesla Cybercab and Semi share core thermal system, claims report
A third-party report says Tesla has engineered a shared thermal architecture for the Cybercab and Semi, using common components and promising efficiency gains.