Car and Driver

GM’s order guide shows all 2027 Chevrolet Equinox models will feature an eight-speed automatic, replacing the CVT on front-wheel-drive Equinoxes; GMC Terrain follows suit.

Lamborghini will add a two-door 2+2 grand tourer as its fourth model, turning the Lanzador concept into a plug-in hybrid and targeting production around 2029.

U.S. car thefts fell about 25% in 2025 to 659,880, the NICB reports, with the Hyundai Elantra the most stolen model and California still logging the highest totals.

Dodge revives the 6.4L Hemi V‑8 in the 2026 Durango R/T 392, a 475‑hp three‑row AWD SUV with a Launch Edition starting at $51,990 and orders open nationwide.

Ford recalled 339,619 SUVs, including 2025 Explorer and 2022–2025 Lincolns, after an Image Processing Module fault can reset and disable the rearview camera and ADAS.

Chevrolet engineers say the C8 Corvette will not get a factory manual, dismissing Tremec’s SEMA six-speed transaxle while endorsing the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission for performance and value.

Mercedes confirms the AMG GT Track Sport concept will become both a radical new Mercedes‑AMG GT Black Series production car and a GT3 race car, with prototype testing now underway.

Hyundai recalled 61,093 Palisade SUVs after a power-seat sensor failure tied to a fatal incident, pausing some sales; Kia later recalled 568 Telluride SUVs with related seat concerns.

Mercedes’ 2027 Maybach S‑Class gets a 20% larger illuminated grille, full‑width MBUX Superscreen with MB.OS, standard rear displays and a stronger V‑8, arriving in the U.S. H2 2026.

Subaru will unveil a 420‑hp AWD electric SUV at the 2026 New York Auto Show, previewed with six‑pod DRLs, illuminated logo, roof rails and family‑oriented hints.