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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. If you’re ever peeking around for public chargers when you’re in an unfamiliar area, dealerships tend to come up a lot. And, indeed, many of them are intended to be used by the public, regardless whether the driver has visited the store before. But if you’re not careful, you could endure the misfortune that one Michigan resident did, when he charged his rented Chevrolet Bolt at a Hyundai dealer, only to learn after the fact that he…

While the car industry as a whole has been shifting away from sedans to SUVs, that doesn’t mean people aren’t buying them anymore. In fact, while some automakers have stepped away from the segment, those remaining are reaping the benefits. Among the biggest beneficiaries is Hyundai. All of its sedans had an excellent August, particularly the Sonata. They may still be a long way from overtaking the segment leaders from Honda and Toyota, but every little bit counts in the sales race. 2025 Hyundai Sonata N LineJared Rosenholtz/CarBuzz/Valnet The Sonata Had An Awesome August Of Hyundai’s two remaining sedans, the…

From luxury cars to full-size SUVs, it seems every brand sees opportunity to move the metal by adding a sinister trim package well suited for Darth Vader or Johnny Cash. So why shouldn’t drivers of dedicated heavy-duty work trucks get to project that bold road presence as well? Today in Boone, Iowa, visitors to the 2026 Farm Progress Show are the first to see the new 2027 Ram Chassis Cab Night Edition at its public debut. These are Stellantis’ hardest-working trucks that are upfitter-friendly, ready to be converted into utility trucks, flatbeds, ambulances, recreational vehicles, refrigerated box vans, and much…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s daily news roundup that gathers the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. The Downshift summarizes stories into a few sentences and peppers in links for those seeking more detail. August is officially in the rearview, so here’s your bulletin for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. 📉 Mazda enjoyed a string of very successful quarters after fully committing itself to SUVs, but that good fortune has seemingly started…

Automotive The Lexus NX is getting a substantial refresh for 2027, and this one goes well beyond the usual mid-cycle nip and tuck. Lexus has reworked the compact luxury SUV’s styling, redesigned much of the cabin, upgraded its chassis, and introduced its latest hybrid technology. Perhaps the biggest change for U.S. buyers is that the NX lineup will now be fully electrified, with the NX 350h hybrid and NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid taking over as the only powertrain choices. That means the turbocharged gasoline-only NX is bowing out as Lexus continues pushing more of its lineup toward electrification.…

Deliveries by major automakers in China (Aug 2026) 0 90K 180K 270K 360K 450K Deliveries by major automakers in China (Aug 2026) Rank Automaker Type Value 1 BYD Sales 440,293 2 SAIC Sales 357,007 3 Chery Group Sales 280,128 4 Geely Auto Sales 270,194 5 SAIC-GM-Wuling Deliveries 130,870 6 GWM Sales 113,396 7 Leapmotor Deliveries 103,129 8 Huawei HIMA Deliveries 42,101 9 Xpeng Deliveries 39,107 10 Li Auto Deliveries 37,679 11 Zeekr Deliveries 36,981 12 Nio Inc Deliveries 35,836 13 Xiaomi Auto Deliveries 30,000 14 Deepal Deliveries 28,659 15 Seres Sales 27,684 16 Dongfeng Honda Deliveries 16,891 17 Voyah Deliveries…

New-age health wearables, especially rings, have had a well-known blind spot for a long time. Most of the data processing behind their scores is trained on a small, controlled group of people.  Ultrahuman has proposed a fix, and it’s perfectly timed for IFA 2026: Pulsomics. It’s a program that turns Ring owners’ sleep into research data at a scale that could genuinely benefit all the users. Nirave Gondhia / Digital Trends So what exactly is Pulsomics? The program is built directly into the Ultrahuman app. It lets Ring wearers opt into research by sharing their sleep analytics. The Ultrahuman Ring…

Lightweight adventure bikes are all the rage these days, and BMW is making a more serious push with its newest ADV offering: the 2027 BMW F 450 GS. Unveiled as a production model at EICMA 2025, the F 450 GS is a dynamic all-rounder sub-500cc adventure bike expected to reach BMW dealerships in the US late this year or early next year. While BMW hasn’t revealed the North American MSRP yet, here’s how this new adventure bike fills a gap in the sub-500cc class. Lightweight Premium ADV With A Playful Character BMW Motorrad The sub-500cc ADV segment has a gap:…

The Government of Canada has opened applications for the new Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund to support projects addressing skilled labour shortages across key sectors. Workers and employers continue to face pressure from tariffs, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and broader economic uncertainty. The fund will support projects such as faster training approaches, micro‑credentials, skills assessments and targeted certification programs. The goal is to help workers prepare for in‑demand occupations while giving employers tools to address ongoing shortages. Minister Patty Hajdu said it is intended to strengthen the workforce needed to deliver major projects and support long‑term economic growth. “The new…

Nissan is preparing to introduce a smaller, more affordable EV expected to launch as the “Wave” in early 2027, with prices starting under $25,000. Nissan’s new low-cost Wave EV arrives in 2027 The Japanese automaker is struggling to turn things around and keep pace with low-cost Chinese brands like BYD. Although it halted development of the fully electric Qashqai, which was expected to be a cornerstone of its comeback plans, Nissan is preparing to introduce a smaller, more affordable EV in 2027. The new Nissan “Wave,” as it’s expected to be called, will compete with entry-level EVs like the Leapmotor…