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Automotive Honda is giving the Civic lineup a little more breathing room for 2027 with the addition of a new Sport-L trim, aimed squarely at buyers who want more comfort and premium features without stepping all the way up to a hybrid. Positioned between the gas-powered Sport and the Sport Hybrid, the new Civic Sport-L borrows several upscale touches that were previously reserved for the more expensive hybrid models while keeping the sedan’s total suggested retail price just under $30,000. The biggest upgrades are found inside. The 2027 Civic Sport-L gets leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable front…

The third-generation BYD Tang’s Dune Beige interior features a 35.4-inch far-side display and a 30-inch panoramic screen. Credit: BYD. The 5-seat SUV is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter, joining the Da Tang to form a dual-flagship SUV lineup in BYD’s Dynasty series. The third-generation Tang features a 35.4-inch integrated far-side display and a 30-inch panoramic screen. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has unveiled the interior of its third-generation Tang, revealing more details of the 5-seat SUV ahead of its planned fourth-quarter launch. Lu Tian, general manager of sales for BYD’s Dynasty lineup, said on Weibo on Thursday, that the interior…

The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget 2026 is turning into a big year for Apple hardware news. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company’s first touchscreen laptop is expected to debut “on or around” October 27. So, not a 100-percent solid date for a product announcement, but still a more concrete time frame than we’ve ever had about Apple’s long-awaited touchscreen laptop debut. Rumors about a touchscreen edition of Apple’s high-end laptop date back to 2023. The more recent chatter about this device, largely…

If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. What we know about the Hyundai IONIQ 7 While the IONIQ 9 was set to fill the spot, initially called the “SEVEN” Concept, Hyundai decided the three-row SUV was a better fit as its flagship model, like the Kia EV9. Hyundai offers the IONIQ 5, which is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and then there’s the three-row EV9, but what if you wanted something in between? Soon, you’ll have the…

With a few special exceptions, Mazda’s paint color offerings for the ND generation of Miata have been lacking in, well, color. Most of the hues have been various shades of grey, save for Soul Red, and occasionally a desaturated blue in a light or dark shade. So, even though Zinc Green Metallic is also low on actual color, it still has Miata fans, including us, excited. It’s also the first time that this generation has had a green option. Now, you would think Mazda was inspired to create the color for the Miata, considering the model’s history with the hue,…

The Drive 🤝 your inbox. Every weekday The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. Who ya gonna call? Rivian, apparently! On Thursday, just as fall hits and Halloween comes into sight the Ecto-R1 debuted along with Rivian’s Ghostbusters app. This is all so fun and I love it. Rivian The Ecto-R1 is a true homage as Rivian’s teamed up with with Sony Pictures so there won’t be any lawsuits today. The build takes the R1S’ 22-inch Aero wheels, brightens them and adds painted white covers. The iconic red…

A Tesla Model 3 at a highway charging station in a file photo. Credit: CnEVPost NEVs used 163 million kWh of electricity at highway charging facilities across China from October 1 to 7, averaging 23.26 million kWh a day. Charging volume reached 28.05 million kWh on the first day of the holiday, up 60.40% year-on-year and setting a single-day record for a holiday period. Charging demand on China’s highways surged during this year’s National Day holiday as the country’s new energy vehicle (NEV) fleet continued to expand, with electricity consumption on the first day setting a holiday record. NEVs logged…

The California State Athletic Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter to a startup that hosted a match between a human and a robot last month, as reported by The New York Times.The fight, which took place on September 18th, pitted a human, Frankie LaPenna, against a humanoid robot owned by a tech startup, Rek, that was being piloted by a human using what the NYT described as a “remote virtual-reality system.” Rek says it is the “the humanoid robot fighting league” on its website, and the robot appears to be one from EngineAI but with a Terminator-like head swapped on top.The…

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has outlined its 2026 SEMA Show Education Program, which takes place November 3–6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and features over 90 sessions covering technical developments, business strategy, and emerging automotive technologies. For service and repair professionals, specialized training will be offered by leading industry bodies including the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), while the inaugural Auto Film Mastery Conference takes place on Monday, November 2. Dedicated learning centers such as the FutureTech Studio and the ADAS Showcase…

Automotive Chevrolet is giving its two most affordable SUVs some much-needed attention for the 2027 model year, and while the changes might not immediately jump out at you, there’s quite a bit to appreciate. The 2027 Chevy Trax and Trailblazer arrive with refreshed styling, significantly upgraded technology, expanded standard safety features, and simplified trim lineups. The Trailblazer also gains a new Z71 model that brings some genuine off-road hardware to the little SUV. These updates aren’t about reinventing two vehicles that have already found their place in the market. Instead, Chevy is making them more appealing in a…