Jaguar Type 01 Debuts, $21K Hyundai, Maverick Ghost Starts
PLUS: Porsche Mission S, Rumble Bee Sells Out, 4G Shutdown
Releases & Reviews
2027 Jaguar Type 01 First Look: 1,016 HP, 400 Miles of Range, and Still Shocking
The electric grand tourer reaches US roads in mid-2027 and will cost about twice as much as any recent Jaguar. A bespoke platform places some of its 118-kWh battery ahead of the front bulkhead. JLR halted all Jaguar production in December 2025 for the changeover.
We Survived a Week in America’s Cheapest New Car: The Hyundai Venue SEL
The base SE starts at about $21,000, and the tested SEL came to about $25K with a 121-horsepower four-cylinder and a CVT. Hagerty's Steven Cole Smith calls the Venue unexpectedly competent and roomier than expected. He faults its power and its 29-mpg combined rating.
Technology, Market Data & Analysis
BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover
The iX4 50 xDrive starts at about $66K with 463 horsepower, and a 603-horsepower M60 follows later. It charges from 10 to 80% in 21 minutes. The Verge questions whether BMW can match Chinese rivals on price.
Honda Reportedly Delays Production of the Next-Gen CR-V Hybrid
Automotive News reports Honda will start building the redesigned CR-V in April 2027 so it can produce more of the current model. The CR-V accounts for nearly 10% of Honda's US sales. The Indiana plant will reportedly build only CR-Vs, and Civic hatchbacks will come from Japan.
Car Culture
This 2017 Kia Sorento Is Still Running the Stock V6 at 715,000 Miles. What’s Your Excuse?
Owner Arthur Rutaquio drives rideshare between San Diego and LAX and has an independent shop change the oil every 10,000 miles. The original transmission failed at about 580,000 miles. He credits maintenance for the mileage and hopes to reach 1 million miles.
Volkswagen Once Teased The World With An Amazing Mid-Engine Diesel Convertible Sports Car, Then Gave Up On It For A Logical Reason
VW showed the BlueSport at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show with a 177-horsepower turbodiesel four and claimed up to 57 mpg. The company estimated it needed 50,000 to 60,000 sales to make money. It shelved the roadster in 2012 to focus on small crossovers.
Miscellaneous
Ford Maverick Owners Say Their Trucks Keep Turning On at Random
Owners in a Facebook group describe trucks starting on their own, including one found running in a garage. The Drive suspects a scheduled remote start in the FordPass app, which requires no extra security check. Ford has not explained it, and The Drive found no pattern of NHTSA complaints.
7 Cars We’d Use to Exit a Wedding (NOT a Marriage!)
Hagerty staffers pick wedding getaway cars, including the Jaguar Mk II that Andrew Newton used at his own wedding and a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster. Nik Berg recalls driving his sister to her London wedding in a Ferrari 308 GT4 that needed a jump start.
Quick Links
Porsche Teases Mid-Engine Supercar Called ‘Mission S’
The concept previews a supercar line above the 911, rumored to use a flat-eight, and debuts October 15 as part of Porsche's plan to build fewer, higher-margin cars.
2027 Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale First Drive: More Fantastico
The roughly $28,000 package sharpens the suspension and shifts without adding power, cutting body roll by 10%, and MotorTrend finds the ride still comfortable.
It’s Probably Time To Start Worrying About the 4G LTE Shutdown Bricking Cars
Carriers may begin retiring 4G networks as early as 2030, and since a 4G modem cannot connect to 5G, cars could lose remote, diagnostic, and infotainment features, as millions did in the 2022 3G shutdown.
The 2027 Mercedes GLS Shines Brighter With A New V8: Driven
The GLS 580 gets the S-Class's new flat-plane-crank V8 with 530 horsepower, and Motor1 calls the engine the star of the refresh.
Ram: 2027 Rumble Bee Initial Allocation Is Sold Out
Ram says the first allocation of the Hemi V8 muscle truck, which starts at about $63K, sold out in 90 minutes, with all slots through March 2027 filled within a day.
The Nissan Skyline GT-T Wins the Afternoon
Hagerty argues the rear-drive GT-T, with a 276-horsepower turbo six and nearly 290 pounds less weight, can be more entertaining on the road than an R34 GT-R now priced like a starter home.
Riding in the All-Electric Porsche Boxster: First Impressions of Porsche’s Next-Gen Sports Car
MotorTrend rode in a prototype ahead of a late-2027 debut and reports a battery mounted behind the seats, simulated flat-six sound, and cells with about 20% more range and 50% faster charging.