Electric
Porsche's electric Boxster and Cayman will mount the battery behind the seats
The 718 EVs arrive next year with 55.2 percent of their weight over the rear axle, and Porsche has dropped plans for petrol versions.
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Australia
Xpeng G9L three-row SUV coming to Australia with 1200km combined range
The three-row rival to the Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90 pairs a 63kWh LFP battery with a 1.5-litre petrol generator, and a pure-EV version is coming too.
Electric
US public fast charging passes 80,000 ports even as new installations slow
Q3 additions fell 12% year over year, but 73% of new ports deliver at least 250 kW and a record 17.6 million charging sessions were logged in July.
Australia
Right-hand drive Nissan Patrol Y63 production begins ahead of 2027 Australian launch
First RHD examples have rolled off the Kyushu line, with six variants confirmed, a $98,990 entry price and deliveries from January to March 2027.
New cars
Seat boss says the brand's future is undecided as VW weighs a phase-out by 2029
Markus Haupt says no decision has been taken, but a phase-out scenario exists and customers would still get 15 years of service and parts.
New cars
New Jeep Renegade confirmed for Europe by 2030 with six-model 4x4 lineup
Jeep announced the second-generation small SUV at the Paris Motor Show, but powertrains, debut timing and pricing are still under wraps.
Performance
Porsche to reveal petrol Mission S supercar concept on 15 October
The 15 October reveal follows CEO Michael Leiters's confirmation of a combustion-only super-sports car platform that is mechanically distinct from Lamborghini's and Audi's mid-engined models.
New cars
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving across Europe
The rebrand spans Tesla's European websites and owner's manuals, and lands as EU regulators push back on the FSD name ahead of a December vote.
Australia
Toyota to pay $750 million over faulty HiLux and Prado diesel filters, pending court approval
The settlement covers 264,170 diesel HiLux, Prado and Fortuner models sold in Australia between October 2015 and April 2020, and still needs Federal Court sign-off.
Electric
US EV sales fall 30.7 percent in 2026 while Europe hits a record 23.2 percent share
The expired $7,500 federal credit, looser emissions rules and a thin cheap-car lineup drag America down as Europe's EV share climbs from 17.7 to 23.2 percent.