Nissan Rogue Hybrid Wins Wards Award Ahead of Fall Launch
The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid wins a Wards propulsion award before its fall U.S. launch, with 38 mpg combined and a $35,490 starting MSRP.
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Mercedes Launches Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Germany
Mercedes-Benz is launching vehicle-to-grid charging in Germany with an 11-kW wallbox, a smart tariff and support starting with the electric GLC and C-Class.
BMW Q3 Deliveries Fall 6.3% as European EV Sales Jump
BMW Group delivered 551,072 vehicles in Q3 2026, down 6.3%, as China fell sharply while European battery-electric deliveries rose 37.5%.
Formula 1 Signs 10-Year Rwanda Deal for African Grand Prix
Formula 1 will return to Africa under a 10-year Rwanda agreement, but the Bugesera circuit must be built before an inaugural race in the early 2030s.
Stellantis Q3 Shipments Fall 1% as Europe Gains and North America Slides
Stellantis estimates third-quarter 2026 shipments of 1.3 million vehicles, with European EV-led growth offset by planned North American production downtime.
Opel STX Concept Previews 124-MPH Electric AWD Estate
Opel’s STX Concept previews an electric all-wheel-drive estate with active aerodynamics, 22-inch wheels and a claimed top speed above 200 km/h.
FIAT Multiplay Turns a Seven-Seat Family Concept Into a Pickup
FIAT’s 4.45-metre Multiplay concept changes from a 6+1-seat family vehicle into a four-seat pickup with an open bed and integrated bike rack.
Citroën 2 CV Concept Targets €15,000 Electric Car for 2028
Citroën’s 2 CV Concept previews a compact European-built EV targeting a €15,000 starting price, roughly one-tonne weight and a production model by 2028.
Global Car Registrations Fall 4.9% as EU Imports Surge
ACEA reports global first-half car registrations fell 4.9% as EU imports rose, exports declined and European commercial-vehicle demand strengthened.
NHTSA Reviews Claims Tesla Robotaxis Sped in Active School Zones
NHTSA opened a defect-petition review into claims that 2026 Tesla Model Y robotaxis and Cybercabs exceeded active school-zone speed limits.