SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 27, 2025 – For anyone who has ever dreamed of driving to the airport, unfolding wings and taking off into the sky, the latest patent for the Switchblade flying car is one more sign that everyday air travel might soon feel a lot more real. Samson Sky, the company behind the Switchblade, has just secured an exclusive tail fold patent that makes its futuristic vehicle easier to live with in a normal suburban lifestyle.

A flying sports car that still lives in your garage

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – South America’s legendary gravel, deserts and high-altitude stages are getting a fresh dose of excitement in 2026 as Stellantis Motorsport launches the Rally Cup South America – a new trophy that lets privateers in Peugeot, Opel and Lancia Rally4 cars compete for glory across an entire continent.

One trophy, three brands, a whole continent of stages
With the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup South America, the brand is bringing its successful Rally4 formula to an even bigger audience. The new series is open to drivers competing in Peugeot 208 Rally4, Opel Corsa Rally4 and Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 machinery across national and regional championships. Instead of being tied to a single country, the Cup spans all of South America, uniting drivers from different federations in one shared ranking.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – Lancia is officially back at the sharp end of rallying, unveiling the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale and launching a full WRC2 programme for 2026 that links its legendary past with a bold, electrified and performance-driven future for everyday drivers.

Lancia’s rally legend returns with a modern mission
At Stellantis Motorsport headquarters in Satory, Lancia presented the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale to international media, confirming that the car will compete in WRC2 from 2026. For fans who grew up with Delta Integrale posters on their walls, this is a landmark moment: the most successful marque in rally history – 11 World Rally Constructors’ titles, plus victories at the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Carrera Panamericana – is back where it belongs.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – Lancia is officially writing a bold new chapter in rallying history, unveiling the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale and confirming a full WRC2 programme for 2026 that connects its legendary past with an electric, performance-focused future for everyday drivers.

A legend returns: from Stratos and Delta to Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale
Presented at Stellantis Motorsport headquarters in Satory, the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale will compete in the FIA World Rally Championship’s WRC2 category from 2026. For rally fans, it’s more than just another new car: it’s the rebirth of the most successful marque in the sport’s history, a brand that has collected 11 World Rally Constructors’ titles as well as wins at the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Carrera Panamericana.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – Lonely Planet has named Botswana a top trend destination for 2026, and for safari lovers who crave both wilderness and comfort, the country’s quiet southern corner—the Tuli Block—might just be the most exciting place to start.

Botswana in Lonely Planet’s Spotlight
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list is one of the most trusted signals in the travel world, and Botswana’s appearance in the 2026 edition will surprise few seasoned Africa fans. From the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta to the vast Kalahari Desert, the country has long been known for spectacular, low-impact safari experiences.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – As BMW of North America celebrates 50 years in the U.S., the most powerful part of its story isn’t just the cars or the campuses—it’s the people whose careers, passions, and everyday decisions keep the brand moving forward.

The People Who Turn a Brand into a “Family”
Ask former BMW of North America CEO Bernhard Kuhnt what associates contribute to the company’s success and his answer is instant: “Everything!” He describes BMW NA colleagues as “hugely diverse in the truest sense, and very professional, very motivated,” and remembers his time from 2017 to 2021 as a period when “the individual areas of the organization were all driven, and they all wanted to succeed.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – A big new jolt is coming to California’s EV scene as IONNA, the multi-automaker charging joint venture, kicks off a fresh wave of Rechargery stations and plans to invest more than $250 million across the Golden State over the next three years.

California Becomes IONNA’s Launchpad for Better EV Charging
IONNA, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, has just wrapped a week-long kickoff tour across major California cities, celebrating new Rechargery stations in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Westminster. These sites are only a slice of more than 1,000 contracted bays now planned across the state, feeding into a nationwide network of just over 4,000 bays contracted in the U.S.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – From a compact 1970s office building to a reimagined, art-filled campus, BMW of North America’s headquarters story in northern New Jersey is really a story about how our workplaces – and the way we live and work – have changed over the last 50 years.

From Small Distributor to Growing U.S. Powerhouse
When BMW of North America was founded in 1975, it inherited a striking Rotwein + Blake–designed building in Montvale from Hoffman Motors Corporation. At the time, that was enough for a small distributorship bringing in around 13,000 cars a year. But within a decade, BMW NA had grown into a serious U.S. player, with 370 employees and sales of 100,000 cars a year – and the original building simply couldn’t keep up.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – BMW is marking 50 years of the iconic 3 Series with the 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a richly equipped limited edition that blends motorsport heritage, luxury details, and everyday usability for driving enthusiasts in the United States.

A Birthday Present for BMW’s Legendary Sports Sedan
When the first 3 Series debuted in 1975 in Munich’s Olympic Stadium, it quickly became the benchmark for the modern sports sedan. Five decades later, the 50 Jahre Edition pays tribute to that legacy with a tightly curated version of the M340i xDrive. Offered in a single, fully loaded configuration with no additional options, it focuses on what enthusiasts value most: distinctive design, serious performance, and a sense of occasion every time you walk up to the car.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – BMW is marking 50 years of American creativity with a special celebration in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, spotlighting how its U.S. design studio and motorsport heritage continue to shape the cars enthusiasts love to drive today.

From Malibu Beginnings to a California Design Powerhouse
In Santa Monica, BMW’s Designworks studio opened its doors for an exclusive media program led by Head of BMW Group Design, Adrian van Hooydonk. The studio, originally founded in Malibu in 1972, has grown into a key creative force within the BMW Group. For design-conscious drivers, that means many of the details they enjoy every day—proportions, materials, interfaces—are born in the same sunny, culture-rich environment that inspires film, fashion, and tech.