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The updated OS arrives this fall. Apple Apple has today announced watchOS 27 in what can only be described as a whistlestop tour of its OS development. Naturally, the biggest feature is the new AI-infused Siri, designed to be used with natural language statements from the user.  As with the rest of its ecosystem, Apple says the Siri on your wrist will be able to understand clues from your context and engage with apps. And, you can go back to a prior chat with Siri inside the app and seamlessly switch between another iOS (etc) device…

Fiat is offering the petrol 600 in entry-level POP guise, as well as the mid-spec Icon (£24,995), and finally the range-topping La Prima and Sport trims (£26,995). As standard, all get LED headlights, climate control, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and rear parking sensors.  Advertisement – Article continues belowThe extra £1,000 for the Icon model will be a worthwhile investment for some thanks to that model’s reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, upgraded stereo, body-colour interior accents and wireless phone charging pad. Finally, top-spec La Prima and Sport trims add appropriately chic and…

It seems Dodge wants to chase Porsche when it comes to finding imaginative ways to deploy active aero. CarBuzz uncovered a Stellantis patent for a device that deploys from the roof of your car. But, instead of going across the back of the car like a wing, it’s two devices that run front to back like the roof rails on your Dodge Durango. You could call them roof rails that pop up at high speeds​​, but these aren’t for SUVs. In fact, it looks like the Dodge Charger is the target vehicle. Inflatable roof rails on a Dodge Charger? This…

Automotive For enthusiasts who still believe a clutch pedal and manual shifter are essential ingredients for driving fun, Subaru recently delivered some surprisingly good news. During a press conference at Fuji Speedway, the automaker revealed plans for three new manual-transmission vehicles, reinforcing its commitment to enthusiast-focused products at a time when many manufacturers are abandoning stick shifts altogether. The information, reported by Motor1.com and echoed by Japanese media outlets, certainly sounds promising. Still, enthusiasts will want to take the news with a grain of salt before getting too carried away. One of the vehicles appears to be a…

The Ford Fiesta was a generally great subcompact hatchback that went away amid the Blue Oval’s shift away from traditional cars in favor of a lineup full of crossovers and SUVs. There was even the Fiesta ST hot hatch that ranked among the best entry-level performance vehicles of the 2010s. Base Trim Engine 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Base Trim Transmission 6-Speed Manual Base Trim Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Base Trim Horsepower 197 hp Base Trim Torque 202 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Fuel Economy 26/35 MPG Infotainment & Features 9 /10 Now, Ford performance fans can rejoice because, according to Ford Europe…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning automotive news roundup bringing you the biggest headlines from around the globe. We hope you had a fine weekend. Here are the stories worth catching up on for Monday, June 8, 2026. 💇 Honda is seemingly planning significant refreshes for the Accord and Passport for next year. One Honda executive teased a “substantially redesigned Accord that will feel like a new model,” while an anonymous source said the automaker…

Standard Motor Products expanded its gasoline fuel injection program, now offering more than 1,100 all‑new components, including gasoline direct injection (GDI), multi‑port fuel injection (MFI), and throttle body injection (TBI) injectors, along with related fuel system parts. The program also includes GDI high‑pressure fuel pumps, fuel feed lines, pressure sensors, regulators, dampers, and service kits, providing a comprehensive solution for modern fuel systems. Standard fuel injectors match OE spray patterns and flow rates to help optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance. Manufactured in SMP’s IATF 16949‑certified facility, all injectors undergo extensive validation, including more than 35 tests covering endurance, thermal…

A Nio ES9 on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost Analysts estimate that the ES9 has already secured over 25,000 non-cancellable orders. High-margin models, including the ES9 and ES8, are expected to drive Nio to continue achieving non-GAAP profitability in the second quarter. Nio Inc’s (NYSE: NIO) new flagship SUV (sport utility vehicle), the ES9, delivered 3,108 units in the last four days of May. The data, sourced from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), demonstrates a strong start for the model. The full-size SUV was officially launched on May 27 and began deliveries the…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. A 1989 Ford Taurus that was done up for a 2005 episode of Pimp My Ride just showed up in a Southern California junkyard. The custom paint and accessories actually weathered the last two decades pretty well, but I guess nothing lasts forever. Which reminds me, dang, 2005 was more than 20 years ago. Over the weekend, this new entry to the Wilmington, CA, Pick-Your-Part yard inventory got shared to the RADwood Facebook group. I poked around…

Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform was announced less than a year ago as the company’s next “Model T Moment,” but development was clearly already long underway. The first test vehicles of Ford’s new moonshot are about to start hitting the road. That means Ford prototypes will be out and about on public roads in Michigan starting very soon. The CarBuzz spy shooters are already cleaning their lenses to get photos of these very important vehicles. CFO Says Launch Is On Schedule Ford Universal EV platformFord Sherry House, the automaker’s chief financial officer, spoke about the project at the UBS Auto…