Automotive

XPENG L03 electric SUV coupe photographed on a coastal road for the Australian launch

September 24, 2026

XPeng L03 Australia Preorders Open at A$41,900 — BEV and Range-Extender Share the Same Entry Price

HookXPeng released Australian pricing for its L03 mid-size SUV on September 23-24, 2026. The starting price is A$41,900 before on-road costs. The notable detail: the battery-electric version and the range-extender version share

A restored vintage classic car parked outdoors with a polished metallic finish, representing California collector vehicle heritage.

Mobility·News·Policy·USA

California’s Leno’s Law Creates a Phased Smog Exemption for 1976–1985 Classic Cars

California classic car owners who have spent years tracking down discontinued smog parts for late-1970s and early-1980s vehicles have a phased legal exemption coming. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392 on September 16, 2026, at Jay Leno’s garage in

September 22, 2026

Tesla Roadster Reservations Reportedly Reopen Ahead of October 1 Event Without Confirmed Production Details

Business·Mobility·News·Technology

Tesla has reportedly reopened reservations for the next-generation Roadster ahead of an announced event on October 1, 2026. The electric sports car has been

Kia EV9 Slashed to $41,000 at Select Dealers—$16,000 Discount Fills Lost Federal Credit Gap

Technology·Transportation·USA

A three-row electric SUV that starts at $54,900 is showing up on dealer lots at prices that would have seemed improbable two years ago.

Classic Ford Mustang coupe parked outdoors representing collector vehicles

Policy·Transportation·USA

California SB 1392 Signed—Classic Cars Get Phased Smog Exemption Starting January 2028 Through 2033

California Governor Newsom signed SB 1392 on September 16, creating a new smog-check exemption for qualifying collector cars built between 1976 and 1985. The law — informally called Jay Leno’s Law after

Sunita Somvanshi

September 18, 2026

The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV, the model competing in Australia's cheapest EV segment alongside the BYD Atto 1 at $19,990.

Australia·Mobility·Technology

BYD Atto 1 Hits $19,990 Drive-Away as Australia’s Cheapest EV Question Starts

An electric car is now being sold in Australia for less than $20,000 drive-away. BYD has cut the price of its Atto 1 Essential to $19,990 — a figure that puts it

Karmactive Team

September 15, 2026

A 4WD mail truck driving through the Australian outback, representing the off-road culture central to Australian Off Road's business.

Australia·Business

Australian Off Road Enters Administration After 26 Years as Customers Wait

If you have paid a deposit for an Australian Off Road caravan, have a vehicle currently at the factory, or own an AOR caravan and rely on the company for warranty or

Sunita Somvanshi

September 15, 2026

Front three-quarter view of a modern Toyota Sequoia SUV parked on pavement.

Business·Mobility

Toyota Leads 2026 Longevity Study With 19.7% Chance of Hitting 250,000 Miles—3.7x the Average

If you're buying a car and hoping to keep it for years, new research gives you a measurable answer about which brands have the best track record. A 2026 study analyzing data

Sunita Somvanshi

September 11, 2026

2026 Ford Ranger used to illustrate side-curtain airbag recall and sales hold

Technology

Ford Bronco Patent Shows Sleeping Platform, Sunroof Tent Entry and Solar Camping Setup

Ford has filed a patent revealing innovative camping features designed to transform the Bronco into a versatile outdoor sleeping platform. Patent No. US 2026/0233661 Al, filed August 13, 2026, covers multiple concepts

Karmactive Team

September 10, 2026

Business

Ford Reclaims Quality Crown: J.D. Power’s 2026 Mainstream Ranking Shocks Automotive Industry

Ford Motor Company achieved the top ranking among mainstream automotive brands in the 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, marking a significant milestone in the company’s multi-year quality transformation effort. This

Sunita Somvanshi

August 29, 2026

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vehicle on display at a car show

Business·World

Stellantis Recalls 955,000 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Software Glitch

Stellantis is recalling approximately 955,000 vehicles across four major brands due to a software malfunction that disables rearview camera display on vehicle media screens (Stellantis). The recall, first reported by FOX 10

Sunita Somvanshiand

Karmactive Team

August 18, 2026

2024 Mitsubishi ASX, Leonberg, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·Politics·Wildlife

Revving Up Change — Mitsubishi’s Foxconn-Built EV

Mitsubishi launches ASX VR-e electric vehicle made by Foxconn in Taiwan. Entering Australian market Q4 2026 to compete with MG4, BYD Dolphin. Contract manufacturing reshapes automotive supply chains..

Govind Tekale

August 10, 2026

2006 Dodge Hornet Concept, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Environment·Sustainability·Technology

Dangerous Buckles — Inside the Stellantis Recall

Stellantis recalls nearly 50,000 2024-2026 Dodge Hornets and Alfa Romeo Tonales for defective rear seat belt retractors. Separate Ram 1500 investigation reveals 1.5M additional vehicles affected. Aus.

Rahul Somvanshi

August 10, 2026

2026 Rivian R2 electric SUV prototype driving on highway during testing with orange and silver exterior and signature vertical LED headlights

Electric·Mobility

Rivian R2 electric SUV completes final validation: $45K, 300+ miles, 656 hp dual-motor AWD

Final Validation · H1 2026 Launch 2026 Rivian R2:The $45K Electric SUV That’s Already Been to Alaska Tested from −45°F Fairbanks tundra to 122°F Death Valley dunes — Rivian’s most affordable electric

Karmactive Team

February 12, 2026

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