2027 Toyota Corolla Cross Drops Entry Hybrid Trim, Starts at $31,415
Toyota’s 2027 Corolla Cross drops the Hybrid S trim. Compare SE and gas-model starting prices, drivetrain choices and planned U.S. arrival.
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Peugeot Sets Daily Culture and Motorsport Events for Paris Show
Peugeot’s Paris Motor Show programme runs October 13–18, 2026, with daily craftsmanship, rugby, motorsport, cinema and GTi heritage themes.
Leapmotor Plans European Debuts for B03 and D19 at Paris Show
Leapmotor plans B03 hatchback and D19 SUV debuts at the October 2026 Paris Motor Show. Range claims remain subject to the stated test conditions.
Ford’s Q3 Report Shows Maverick Hybrid Growth as Total Sales Fall
Ford reports record Q3 2026 Maverick Hybrid sales and higher Super Duty production while total vehicle sales decline. Here is what the numbers mean.
Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Max Verstappen wins the October 4, 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, according to F1 and the FIA.
Pirelli Details Bespoke P Zero R Tires for Mercedes-AMG’s F1 Safety Car
Pirelli explains the 21-inch P Zero R developed for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO safety car, including its MO1 marking and manufacturer testing.
Škoda Adds a Full Hybrid Octavia With December Deliveries Planned
Škoda announces its first full hybrid Octavia, with two power outputs and December 2026 deliveries planned. Here is how the system works.
BMW Opens Bavarian Battery Plant to Supply Neue Klasse Production
BMW says series production has begun at its new Irlbach-Straßkirchen battery plant in Bavaria. The October 1 announcement places the facility at the center of the company’s supply network for sixth-generation high-voltage batteries.
BMW’s Autumn Updates Add Black Package Options and New Powertrains
BMW’s autumn 2026 update brings new equipment and powertrain choices across several model lines. Its September 30 announcement includes a Black Package for selected M Performance versions of the 2 Series Coupé, 4 Series Coupé and 4 Series Convertible.
BMW Reports U.S. Sales Growth in Q3 as Its Electrified Mix Shifts
BMW of North America reported 100,210 BMW-brand vehicle sales in the third quarter of 2026, up 3.4% from the comparable 2025 period. Its October 1 release also put year-to-date BMW sales at 287,154, a 4.3% increase.