Mobility

Auburn Hills – September 30, 2026 -- Jeep has opened orders for the 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk, a hybrid SUV starting at $44,625 including a $1,995 destination charge, pairing an estimated 31 MPG combined with Trail Rated off-road specs.

The Trailhawk runs a 1.6L Turbo Hybrid engine producing 210 horsepower. It uses Jeep's Active Drive II 4x4 system with Lock Mode and a class-exclusive two-speed power transfer unit featuring a 2.92 low range ratio and a 37.5:1 crawl ratio.

Off-road specs beat rivals in its class

Jeep lists a 28.8-degree approach angle, 31.8-degree departure angle, and 21.9-degree ramp breakover angle for the Trailhawk. It offers 9 inches of ground clearance with a 1-inch suspension lift, plus a 24-inch water fording rating -- the only SUV in its class with that depth rating, according to Jeep. The suspension delivers a 45-point Ramp Travel Index improvement over other Cherokee models.

Birmingham, Alabama – September 30, 2026 -- Storyteller Overland will launch its GEAR MODE van nationwide in the fourth quarter, with pricing starting at $149,497.67 for the base STR trim.

A rear cargo bay swaps out for a queen bed in minutes

The van's GearWall system opens the rear into a full cargo bay for storing motorcycles, climbing gear, or tools. A modular panel system called GearShift then reconfigures the interior into four setups: an open gear bay, an RV queen bed, bench seating, or a table for dining and work. L-track tie-down points run through the floor and walls to secure equipment during transit.

Dallas – September 30, 2026 -- Slate Auto is letting buyers of its $24,950 pickup wrap their vehicle in Monster Jam livery, starting today with two new accessory Starter Packs.

Two designs bring arena spectacle to daily driving

The purple and green Grave Digger Starter Pack draws on the famous monster truck's colors, while a black and yellow Monster Jam Starter Pack reflects the motorsport series' branding. Each pack includes a full vehicle wrap, wheel wraps, a grille logo wrap, and decals, built for the Slate Truck's factory design as the first vehicle intended to be wrapped from the ground up.

Buyers can mix individual pieces instead of full kits

Slate is also selling standalone accessories: a two-piece decal set, a five-piece Slatelet set combining Monster Jam and Grave Digger icons, and key fob caps in either logo. Customers can order the Starter Packs outright or assemble their own combination of pieces.

United States – September 29, 2026 -- Lucid Motors has begun rolling out Air UX 3.0, a redesigned infotainment experience arriving via over-the-air update as part of Software Version 2.11.0, starting September 29, 2026.

The update reaches all eligible Lucid Air vehicles automatically. Owners of model year 2022, 2023, and some 2024 Air vehicles will need a hardware upgrade to access the new software, with the infotainment processor upgrade priced at $950 in the United States, including installation and excluding taxes. Pricing for other markets is not yet available, and owners can contact Lucid Customer Care to check eligibility.

Denville, N.J. – September 28, 2026 -- Drivers weighing whether to lease or finance their next vehicle now have a clearer framework, thanks to insights from Steve Lustig of Autosport Acura of Denville, published in a HelloNation feature comparing the two financing paths.

Financing builds ownership over time while leasing lowers monthly costs

Auto financing lets drivers pay down a loan balance until they own the vehicle outright, with no yearly mileage restrictions once payments end. Leasing instead charges drivers for the portion of the vehicle's value used during the lease term, typically resulting in lower monthly payments than financing a comparable model.

Camden, N.J. – September 28, 2026 -- Subaru of America unveiled two limited-production anniversary models, the 2027 WRX GD25 and 2027 BRZ ZC15, at Boxerfest 2026 in York, Pennsylvania, with only 350 and 300 units built respectively.

The names reference the chassis codes of each car's U.S. debut: the WRX arrived in 2002 on the "GD" platform, while the BRZ launched in 2012 on the "ZC" chassis.

The WRX GD25 pairs World Rally Blue paint with rally-inspired hardware

The WRX GD25 comes exclusively in World Rally Blue over gold-painted 19-inch alloy wheels, uprated Brembo brakes with gold calipers, and Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. A dry carbon fiber swan-neck rear wing from Subaru Tecnica International -- the same part used on Travis Pastrana's WRX ARA25L rally car -- sits at the rear, while a flexible strut tower bar and performance-tuned suspension sharpen handling.

Camden, N.J. – September 24, 2026 -- Subaru of America has announced the 2027 Impreza will start at $24,595 MSRP, a $2,000 drop from the outgoing model's entry price when it arrives at retailers late this year.

The automaker says the new pricing makes the Impreza the most affordable all-wheel-drive compact vehicle on sale in the U.S.

The base trim gets a lower price without losing key features

The 2027 base model comes standard with a 2.5-liter, 180-horsepower SUBARU BOXER engine, dark gray 17-inch alloy wheels, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start. It also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, dual 7.0-inch touchscreens, dual-zone automatic climate control, and USB-A and USB-C charging ports.

EyeSight now includes Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering.

Irvine, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- SUPER73 is releasing two new colorways for its M1D Special Edition electric bike, expanding its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR). Riders can choose Nightfall Blue for a classic look or Suzuka White, a design referencing Max Verstappen's 2025 win at Japan's Suzuka circuit.

The M1D SE builds on a sold-out first collaboration

This marks the second joint release between SUPER73 and ORBR, following the sold-out Z and R Adventure Series. The new colorways extend the partnership to the M1D SE, a model with standard dual-battery capability, internal lockable storage for a second battery, and a sizing platform designed to fit riders of different heights.

Santa Monica, Calif. – September 23, 2026 -- Autonomy has added the Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle to its subscription app, with the model available immediately to customers in California.

Volkswagen becomes the latest brand added to Autonomy's growing subscription fleet

The company says more Volkswagen models will follow in additional markets as it responds to customer demand for greater vehicle choice. The ID.4 joins an existing lineup of electric vehicles on the platform, including the Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevrolet Equinox EV. Autonomy has also recently added gas-powered models such as the Ford Mustang, Ranger, F-150, Bronco Sport, Escape and Explorer.

San Ramon – September 23, 2026 -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and GM Energy have launched the Smart Charge Bundle, a program giving new Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac EV buyers a free home charger and a $15 monthly credit on their PG&E bill.

The offer is available at participating dealerships across Northern and Central California at the point of sale when customers purchase or lease a new EV.

Customers get a home charger worth up to $1,999 at no extra cost

Buyers can choose between a GM Energy PowerUp 2 charger, which delivers standard Level 2 home charging, or a PowerShift Charger, which supports bidirectional charging -- allowing energy to flow from the vehicle back into the home during a power outage when paired with compatible GM Energy equipment.