Right-Hand-Drive Nissan Patrol Enters Production for Early-2027 Australian Deliveries
Nissan has started right-hand-drive Patrol production in Japan, keeping Australian deliveries on track for early 2027 with a 317-kW V6 and 3,700-kg towing maximum.
Category: Trucks & SUVs
All-New Mazda CX-5 Cuts Wire-Harness Variants by 80%
Mazda and Yazaki say the all-new CX-5 uses about 80% fewer wire-harness variants after a joint redesign of the component and its production process.
Honda Recalls 4,804 Hybrids After Faulty Repair Parts Reach Dealers
Honda is recalling 4,804 Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and CR-V Fuel Cell vehicles after defective parts entered the replacement supply for an earlier recall.
Volkswagen Recalls 22,524 ID.4 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 ID.4 EVs because charging above 80% may trigger battery thermal propagation. The root cause and final repair remain under investigation.
New Volvo VNX Debuts With 540 HP and Remote Steer
Volvo’s new North American VNX vocational truck offers three cab configurations, up to 540 hp, Remote Steer and heavy-haul ratings above 200,000 pounds.
Acura Maps Out Three New SUVs, Including Hybrid RDX and Eight-Seater
Acura plans an adventure SUV, a fourth-generation RDX Hybrid and its first eight-seat model, while developing a new V6 hybrid powertrain.
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.
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.
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.
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.