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Olinia Carga Targets Mexico’s Urban Delivery Market
The Olinia Carga, also known as the Olinia 2, is taking aim at a largely overlooked space in Mexico’s commercial vehicle market: a small work truck that offers more capability than a three-wheeled motocarro while remaining far cheaper and simpler than a conventional light commercial van or pickup. The two-seat electric truck is designed for…
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Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update Makes Grok a Vehicle Controller
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update significantly expands the role of its xAI-powered assistant, turning Grok from a conversational tool into an integrated vehicle controller. The latest software gives Grok direct access to vehicle hardware and digital systems, allowing drivers to control multiple cabin functions through ordinary conversational speech. Grok Gains Broader Vehicle Control The update demonstrates…
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Hyundai Makes Digital Instrument Cluster Optional
Hyundai is making its 9.9-inch Digital Supervision instrument cluster optional on the base versions of the new Ioniq 3 and Korean-market Elantra, giving buyers a choice between paying extra for a driver-facing screen or moving to a higher trim where it is standard. Hyundai Removes the Standard Digital Cluster The Ioniq 3 and Elantra, known…
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Toyota RAV4 Sales Recover, But Honda CR-V Pulls Ahead
Toyota RAV4 sales showed signs of improvement in August, but the crossover remains far behind the Honda CR-V after a major production disruption earlier in 2026. With four months left in the year, Toyota faces a steep challenge if it hopes to regain its position as the best-selling “not a pickup” in the United States.…
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Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs Over Wiring Issue
Ford is recalling 148,663 seventh-generation Mustangs from the 2024 through 2026 model years over a wiring problem in the engine compartment that could cause multiple vehicle components to stop working, including the engine. Wiring Problem Can Break Ground Connections According to recall documents filed with the NHTSA, the issue began when Ford added heat shrink…
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2027 Ram Chassis Cab Night Edition Debuts With Blacked-Out Style
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab Night Edition made its public debut at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, bringing a blacked-out appearance package to Ram’s heavy-duty, upfitter-friendly work truck lineup. Designed for vehicles that can be converted into utility trucks, flatbeds, ambulances, recreational vehicles, refrigerated box vans, and more, the new Night Edition…
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Hyundai Sonata Sales Surge 44% as Sedans Gain Ground
Hyundai Sonata sales surged 44% in August compared with the same month last year, leading a strong month for the automaker’s remaining sedans as both the Sonata and Elantra posted year-over-year gains. While the broader auto industry has increasingly shifted toward SUVs, Hyundai’s August results show that demand for traditional passenger cars remains significant. The…
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Subaru WRX Sales Surge 191% as It Outsells Subaru EVs
The Subaru WRX is making a dramatic sales comeback in 2026, with August deliveries rising 191% from a year earlier and the AWD sports sedan outselling Subaru’s three electric vehicles combined as well as the Impreza. WRX Sales Rebound After Sharp 2025 Decline In 2025, sales of Subaru’s AWD rally sedan fell sharply. After hovering…
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New BMW iX3 Covers 459 Miles Across Portugal Without Charging
The new BMW iX3 has added another notable long-distance result to its growing résumé, traveling 739 kilometers (459 miles) across Portugal without stopping to recharge and arriving with 20% of its battery capacity remaining. BMW took its first Neue Klasse model along Portugal’s National Road 2, traveling from Chaves in the north to Faro in…
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Hyundai Sonata Sales Surge 44% as Ioniq 6 Drops 97%
Hyundai Sonata sales delivered the brand’s biggest year-over-year gain in August 2026, rising 44% from the same month last year, while the electric Ioniq 6 recorded Hyundai’s steepest decline with a 97% drop in sales. Hyundai released its U.S. sales figures for August 2026, reporting an overall sales decline of 2% compared with August 2025.…
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