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Citroen has revived its 2CV name on a new electric concept car shown at the Paris Motor Show, featuring retro styling reminiscent of the original model. The car is not yet for sale, but Citroen plans to bring a production version to showrooms by 2028.
Global sales data show gasoline-only vehicles have fallen under 50% of new car sales worldwide for the first time, according to reporting on the milestone. The shift reflects growing shares of electric and hybrid vehicles in the global new-car market.
A wave of small, slow electric vehicles resembling golf carts is being marketed as a practical option for everyday American driving. Manufacturers argue these compact EVs could replace larger cars for short trips, though the vehicles face a significant hurdle: most US roads and infrastructure were designed around full-sized automobiles.
CarGurus data shows some used 2026 Toyota RAV4s listing for $3,000 to $6,000 more than new dealership prices, as Toyota's shift to an all-hybrid lineup has left supply unable to meet demand. Hybrid sales broadly are surging, with Toyota reporting a 29 percent jump and Kia's more than doubling in the third quarter of 2026, while Cox Automotive data shows nearly one in six new US cars sold is now a hybrid.
Jaguar has revealed the production version of its Type 01 electric car, carrying over the long, low, polarizing design from its 2024 Type 00 concept. The car stretches 17.1 feet long, lacks a rear window in favor of a camera system, and uses an 850-volt architecture with a 118 kWh battery to deliver up to 450 miles of WLTP range.
In 2026, AI advancements are shifting focus from novelty to practical applications, including design tools for non-artists, integrated productivity platforms, and autonomous vehicles available for purchase. These developments emphasize AI’s role in supporting human tasks across various sectors.
Hyundai has begun sales of the Ioniq 3 in the UK, with prices beginning at approximately $25,000 after government incentives. The vehicle offers two trims, with the base model featuring a 42 kWh battery and a 213-mile range, while the top-tier N-Line Evo includes a 61 kWh battery and up to 308 miles of range. It is built on a 400V platform and supports fast charging, and introduces Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect infotainment system based on Android Automotive OS.
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was moved to Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia after the war with Iran ruled out holding it in Bahrain. Heavy rain before the start forced two formation laps behind the safety car, but a software bug caused several cars to misread reduced hybrid power as rule-breaking, triggering automatic 60-second shutdowns of their electric motors and widespread chaos on track.
San Francisco officials say car-related crime has fallen sharply in the city, pointing in part to the deployment of Flock Safety's automated license-plate-reading cameras. The report examines how much of that decline can be attributed to the camera network versus other factors like policing strategy and broader crime trends.
A research collaboration between security researchers and Consumer Reports tested 21 late-model vehicles and 30 companion mobile apps to examine how connected cars share user data. The study found that 19 of the 21 vehicles transmitted traffic to at least one third-party domain, including advertisers and trackers, while seven of the 30 apps sent sensitive identifiers to outside companies.
Pairing a phone with a rental car's entertainment system via Bluetooth can prompt a sync of contacts and other data, which may be stored on the vehicle's infotainment system indefinitely unless manually deleted. Using a USB cable with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto instead offers encrypted connections that don't expose this data. Rental companies like Avis state in their policies that customers are responsible for removing their own data and that the company isn't liable for information left behind.
MyMonthlyCar, a startup founded by three Ukrainian entrepreneurs including CEO Igor Dobrianskyi, has built an online platform connecting dealerships' unsold used-car inventory with customers seeking month-to-month rentals. The company charges no listing fees but takes a 10% cut from both dealers and renters per transaction, and also enables rent-to-own arrangements. MyMonthlyCar has been selected for TechCrunch Disrupt's 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort, taking place in San Francisco in October.