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Auburn Hills, Mich. – October 05, 2026 -- Dodge has opened orders for a new Smokescreen exterior paint color and Petrol Blue Laguna leather seats on the 2027 Durango, bringing features first shown on a concept vehicle at Roadkill Nights into production.

Smokescreen paint costs $595 and expands Durango's color options to ten

The light grey Smokescreen color was unveiled on the Dodge Durango R/T 392 Smokescreen Concept at the August Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event. It is the third new Durango exterior color added in the past three months, joining existing shades After Dark, Redeye, B5 Blue, Destroyer Grey, Green Machine, Night Moves, Pitch Black, Red Oxide and White Knuckle. Smokescreen can be ordered across the full HEMI-powered 2027 Durango lineup, including the 360-horsepower GT HEMI AWD, the 475-horsepower R/T 392, and the 710-horsepower SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak.

Wilmington, N.C. – October 02, 2026 -- Drivers who assume "full coverage" car insurance protects against every possible loss may be in for a costly surprise, according to insurance expert Tammy McNeill of Wilmington, NC.

Full coverage is a bundle, not a standardized policy

The term typically refers to a combination of liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage rather than one uniform product. Liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage the insured driver causes to others, with limits that vary by state and policy. It generally does not pay to repair the policyholder's own vehicle after an at-fault accident.

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.

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.

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.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Throo, the ride-hailing app that charges drivers a flat $1 per trip instead of a commission, has launched in Denver, its first market outside New York City, three months after debuting in June.

Riders can request a car in Denver using the same throo app, login, and saved payment method they already use in New York. More than 55,000 drivers have signed up to drive with throo in New York City since June.

Denver rides run through a driver-owned cooperative

Denver service is provided by Drivers Cooperative Colorado (COOP), a driver-owned cooperative approved by the State of Colorado and authorized for pickups at Denver International Airport. Riders can be picked up at the terminal and travel anywhere in the metro area.

San Francisco – September 22, 2026 -- GOOLOO has launched the A9 Ultra, a portable emergency power system that combines jump starting, tire inflation, fast charging and lighting into a single $199.99 device, with a $10 discount available via promo code A9RED10 at checkout.

The unit is sold through GOOLOO's official website and is aimed at drivers of everyday cars, trucks, RVs and off-road vehicles who want fewer separate tools to carry during breakdowns.

The device can jump-start engines up to 12.0 liters

Built on GOOLOO's JUMPCORE® system, the A9 Ultra delivers up to 6000A of peak current and is designed to start a wide range of 12V vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines up to 12.0L. A dedicated BOOST mode adds extra support for batteries that are deeply discharged.

Camden, N.J. – September 19, 2026 -- Subaru of America has announced pricing for the 2027 Forester lineup, keeping the entry-level model at $29,995 MSRP, the same as the outgoing 2026 version, with vehicles arriving at dealers later this fall.

The 2027 Forester Hybrid also holds steady, starting at $34,730 MSRP. Nearly all trims carry over 2026 pricing unchanged.

A new hybrid Wilderness trim joins the off-road lineup

The 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid, priced at $40,495 MSRP, marks the first time Subaru has paired its rugged Wilderness package with a hybrid powertrain. It offers 9.3 inches of ground clearance, Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires, and Subaru's X-MODE Dual-Mode system, delivering better fuel economy than the gas-only Wilderness without sacrificing all-wheel-drive capability.

Auburn Hills, Mich. – September 18, 2026 -- Dodge and Hemmings are bringing their 750-horsepower Charger Scat Pack drift cars to the GRIDLIFE Laguna Seca Festival, running Sept. 18-20, 2026, marking the vehicles' first appearance in California after debuting at Roadkill Nights.

Fans attending the festival at Laguna Seca raceway can watch professional drivers Corey Hosford and Micah Diaz pilot the two custom builds through full-course drift exhibitions.

Two custom Chargers pack 750 horsepower apiece for competition drifting

The drift cars started as production Charger Scat Pack vehicles powered by the 550-horsepower, twin-turbocharged SIXPACK H.O. engine, then were reengineered into dedicated drift machines. The two-door version, called the Dodge Charger BOOST Coupe, is built for all-out performance, while the four-door Dodge Charger RPM (Rapid People Mover) is designed to thrill passengers during drift demonstrations.

Auburn Hills – September 18, 2026 -- Dodge and Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) revealed new race car liveries featuring the Charger Super Bee logo and the limited-run Purple Haze color ahead of the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar, set for Sept. 18-20 at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan.

The event marks the first NHRA National event in Michigan in 66 years, since Detroit Dragway hosted the U.S. Nationals in 1960.