On January 20, Subaru of America announced pricing on the 2026 WRX, including the return of a base WRX and new limited-production WRX Series.Yellow trim levels. Subaru WRX sales plummeted 41% in 2025, so the company has revamped the lineup for 2026, with a base model starting price of USD 32,495 MSRP. Compared to the

On January 15, Jeep announced that orders are now open for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392, making the powerful, V8-powered Wrangler, now available in all 50 states, including California, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington.
Orders for the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 are now open nat

On January 20, EV heavy truck start-up Windrose Technology announced it is offering 3 months of unlimited charging on Greenlane Infrastructure’s network for each qualifying Windrose Global E700 Class 8 electric truck purchased. Windrose has also negotiated preferred rates for its customers to use Greenlane’s network

On January 14, Honda representatives confirmed that production of the Honda 0 Series Saloon EV in Marysville, Ohio has been delayed until 2027.
Honda initially said that it would launch three models on its new "0 Series" platform in 2026: The Acura RSX, the Honda 0 Series SUV and the Honda 0 Series Saloon. Two of tho

On January 15, Rivian said it had completed the first R2 "manufacturing validation builds" at its plant in Normal, Illinois. These pre-production vehicles are used to test factory equipment and manufacturing processes to ensure the company is ready for mass production with minimal disruptions, whether it be software

On January 13, Mazda North American Operations announced pricing and packaging details for the all-new, refined, third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5.
The redesigned CX-5 retains its familiar shape to previous CX-5 models, while advancing Mazda’s Kodo design with updated LED lighting, a wider stance, greatly improved rea

On January 14, Honda revealed the Base Station Prototype, a new towable travel trailer concept from the engineers and designers at the company's U.S. R&D centers in Los Angeles and Ohio, that offers modularity, integrated smart technology, and clever packaging. 
The Honda Base Station Prototype was developed to be to

On January 14, CARIAD announced that its US and Germany teams has built their own MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) broker tailored to VW Group needs. It handles millions of cars sending messages at the same time without performance issues. The system is designed for scale and reliability, ensuring data such

On January 13, Stellantis announced that the refreshed 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale will be arriving to U.S. dealers in Q1, available this year in Sprint, Veloce, and Sport Speciale trims.
Alfa Romeo announced the coming mid-cycle refresh last fall ahead of the LA Auto Show, notifying at the time that it was dropping the P

On January 13, Wolfspeed announced a major semiconductor milestone with the successful production of a 300mm (12-inch) single-crystal silicon carbide (SiC) wafer, marking a first for the industry. Supported by a large SiC intellectual property portfolio (2,300+ patents), this breakthrough advances manufacturing scala

Chevrolet has begun sending out emails notifying that it is currently delivering the 2027 Bolt EV to U.S. dealerships, reviving its successful electric hatchback that was discontinued in 2023. The refreshed Bolt EV keeps a familiar design, now closer in size to the former Bolt EUV, with more interior updates than ext

On January 8, Kia America announced pricing for the upcoming all-new 2027 Telluride 3-row SUV (ICE). With seating for up to 8 passengers, the MSRP for a FWD LX trim starts at $39,190 and offers a standard 2.5-liter turbocharged ICE engine.
Having larger dimensions than previous generation the 2027 Telluride provides

On January 7, Volvo Trucks announced fulfillment of an order for 125 all-new VNL trucks to Highlight Motor Group in Canada. This marks the largest order in Canada to date for Volvo’s new flagship model.
The Volvo VNL 860s will add to Highlight Motor Group’s existing fleet, which is active in long-distance operations

On January 9, Dirac, a Swedish digital audio innovator, showcased a new generation of in-vehicle sound at CES 2026, highlighting how its software-defined audio solutions deliver scalable and immersive audio experiences across entire vehicle lineups.
The demonstrations will be held at the Audio Foundry booth and the P

On January 1, Ram unveiled the first-ever 2027 Ram Power Wagon with a 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output turbo diesel, answering long-standing customer demand. The diesel-powered Power Wagon delivers 430 hp and a best-in-class 1,075 lb-ft of torque, while retaining its position as the most off-road-capable full-size picku

On January 5 at CES 2026, Oshkosh Corporation highlighted practical, production-ready technologies designed to improve safety, productivity and sustainability.
Key highlights of their exhibition include:
   • Striker Volterra Electric ARFF vehicle, combining electrification with faster acceleration and lower emission

On January 5, BMW announced that it will showcase the first model of the Neue Klasse iX3 at CES 2026, Las Vegas. The model introduces future technologies that will be used across the BMW lineup.
BMW is introducing the next-generation, AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For the first time, it includes Amaz

On January 5, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) unveiled a new prototype, the AFEELA Prototype 2026, at a press conference ahead of the opening of CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
The AFEELA Prototype 2026 builds on the core concept of AFEELA 1 while offering greater spatial flexibility and accessibility, aiming to deliver joy and val

Announced on January 5, 2026, Strutt, a Singapore-based robotics firm, unveiled the Strutt ev at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), positioning it as a new class of smart everyday personal mobility designed to enhance independence, confidence, and daily usability.
Built on Strutt’s evSense 360-degree perceptio

On January 2, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced that it recently conducted trial production runs of its first model, AFEELA 1, using the production line at the East Liberty Auto Plant of its contract manufacturing partner, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (Honda). This trial was conducted as p