On August 7, Acura announced that the global debut of a new concept car will be made during the famed Monterey Car Week, showcasing a bold new design era for the brand. The new design language, led by Acura Creative Director Yasutake Tsuchida, will influence the brand's future models, beginning with the fourth-genera

On August 6, Ford announced that its upcoming midsize electric pickup truck will be named Fathom and priced starting at about USD 28,350, with a standard-range battery, rivaling ⁠its Maverick pickup, which starts at USD 28,145.
The Fathom name was chosen for the new vehicle after a lengthy nine-month process.
Pre-ord

On August 5, Amazon's Zoox announced it will begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas.
Beginning August 10, Zoox will offer passengers in Las Vegas pricing similar to the "comfort" tier offered by other ride-hailing companies. The "comfort" tier typically offers newer, roomier vehicles at fares about 20%-40% h

BMW announced that the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse and the Vision BMW ALPINA would make their North American debuts during the Monterey Car Week event, taking place from August 7 through August 16 in California.
The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse serves to preview the future design language of the high-performance M series

According to multiple sources, Subaru confirmed that the start of production for its Getaway midsize battery electric SUV will be delayed. This follows shortly after the announcement from Toyota delaying the start of production of the new Toyota Highlander electric SUV.
Deliveries of the Getaway were originally expec

Volvo Cars has received EPA certification for the 2027 EX60 P10 AWD with an estimated driving range of up to 330 miles, exceeding the company's initial projections and making it the longest-range Volvo EV offered in the U.S. The midsize electric SUV is built on Volvo's new SPA3 platform with an 800-volt electrical ar

Genesis has announced U.S. pricing for the 2027 GV60 Magma, the brand's first high-performance model, with a starting MSRP of USD 69,950. The electric performance SUV features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing more than 600 horsepower, with up to 641 horsepower available in Boost Mode. Designed with a wid

On July 29, Audi unveiled the all-new Q9 E-segment SUV, expanding the premium end of its lineup. It comes with seven seats as standard, while a six-seat version is available for a more luxurious cabin experience.
The model, Audi’s largest SUV ever, measures 5.31 m x 2.21 m x 1.81 m (LxWxH), with a 3.14-meter wheelbas

Primax Tymphany Group showcased an in-vehicle conferencing concept and a scalable immersive audio system at the Audio Engineering Society automotive conference in Detroit. Developed with Audio Foundry members BdSound, Bluacs and Dirac, the conferencing system combines a high-resolution camera, speakers, microphones a

Mitsubishi released new details for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV ahead of its North American launch in fall 2026.
Based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf, the electric SUV will come standard with a 75-kWh liquid-cooled battery and support both J1772 charging for Level 1 and Level 2 charging, as well as Tesla's NACS

Honda confirmed that it is currently developing the third-generation Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck and that it plans to launch the vehicle within the next two years. Releasing a teaser image of the next-generation truck, Honda highlighted how the new Ridgeline will have a more rugged design. In preparation fo

On July 14 at an event in Washington, DC, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford stated that U.S. automakers must prepare to compete with Chinese car companies which have advanced their craft in developing and building EVs.
While current tariffs and national security restrictions have largely kept Chinese-made vehic

On July 16, Stellantis-backed Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital launched America’s Consortium for Electric Skyways (ACES), an initiative to electrify up to 250 air taxi sites across the U.S. over the next decade. 
The network will establish standardized charging infrastructure for electric ver

On July 14, Infiniti Americas vice president Eric Ledieu confirmed the brands intention to expand its lineup to seven models, including hybrids and high-performance models. 
Infiniti currently markets the QX 60 and QX 80 three-row SUVs, and all-new QX 65 two-row SUV. Ledieu said to expect a rear-wheel-drive-based spo

Volvo Cars is considering to build a pair of midsize EVs, a sedan and station wagon, to diversify its current all-crossover U.S. lineup, that could arrive in dealerships in 2028, according to a person familiar with the matter speaking with industry media.
The two electric models would be built in and imported from Eu

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is returning for the 2027 model year in the U.S. market later in August as demand for the electric van has been picking up, after it decided to skip the 2026 model.
Volkswagen announced in December that it had “sufficient inventory” of 2025 ID. Buzz models in the U.S. to meet demand, and would

On July 13, Paper Transport, LLC (PTI), a De Pere, Wisconsin-based transportation provider, announced that it is entering a new Pilot Program with the Tesla Semi. The company will test the Semi’s Long Range configuration through “dedicated operations within the Chicago market.”
Chicago’s colder-weather climate will t

On July 7, solar mobility company Aptera Motors announced that it has received a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), issued on June 18 for its 2026 Aptera Launch Edition vehicle. The certification is important federal emissions compliance milestone as Aptera continues

On July 10, Tesla shared a video demonstrating the decommissioning of the original Model S and Model X assembly line in Fremont, California. Tesla Manufacturing’s post, captioned “End of an era,” captured a historical moment for the company.
Completed in just 46 days, the teardown involved removing robotic arms and c

Toyota has delayed serial production of the all-new electric 2027 Highlander BEV at its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky by at least eight weeks to allow for “final adjustments prior to launch.” While Toyota representatives did not announce a revised sales timeline, the three-row electric SUV, originally expected by the