Toyota Newsroom
Toyota Newsroom
Toyota Newsroom
2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Elevates Safety and Style with New Standard Features and New FX Edition
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback brings a fresh spark to everyday driving, delivering a fun and nimble ride that makes the daily commute something to look forward to. With its sharp handling and peppy performance, this hatchback adds a bit of excitement to getting around town or hitting the open road.
But it’s not just about fun — the Corolla Hatchback also carries Toyota’s well-earned reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring you can count on it to get you around town. It’s the perfect blend of confident driving and dependable practicality, ready to keep up with whatever your day throws at you.
Available in the SE, FX Edition and XSE – the 2026 Corolla Hatchback is equipped with a 2.0-liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 169 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,800 rpm. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback performs great and has EPA-estimated MPG ratings of up to 32 city/41 highway/35 combined on the SE grade.
Standard features include Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 – which includes features like Lane Departure Assist and Proactive Driving Assist. New for 2026 is that Blind Spot Monitor and a wireless charger are now standard on all grades.
Ford Newsroom
Toyota Newsroom
Toyota Newsroom
Ford Charge Launches at 320 Ford Dealerships
When my great-grandparents Rocco and Emanuela Grappone opened their Gulf gas station in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1924 with just one gas pump, they saw an opportunity to support their family by becoming part of the leap forward sweeping the country and experiencing the freedom that comes with owning a car.
A century later, cars — and the ways we fill them up —have come a long way. But our main goal remains the same: today, at John Grappone Ford in Bow, New Hampshire, we are helping electric vehicle customers enjoy the freedom of the open road with six DC fast chargers at our dealership.
We are proud to be part of Ford Charge; a new network officially launching today, and backed by Ford with nearly 1,200 Ford-branded fast chargers located at more than 320 Ford dealerships. Ford Charge offers reliable, public charging for all compatible electric vehicles and we’re proud to be the first Ford dealer in the country to have chargers go live on the Ford Charge Network.
Ford Charge has immense potential because it offers drivers the peace of mind of being backed by Ford and is open to any compatible electric vehicle, regardless of make and model.
Honda Newsroom
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Nissan Newsroom
Rugged Honda Passport TrailSport to Tackle North America’s Longest Rally Covering Nearly 6,000 Miles
The rugged 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport will take on the iconic Alcan 5000 Rally, North America’s longest endurance time-speed-distance rally competition, covering nearly 6,000 grueling miles in unforgiving conditions that include 900 miles of challenging off-road terrain. The Passport TrailSport will compete in the demanding 11-day event (September 2-12) without modifications, showcasing the SUV’s class-leading combination of off-road capability and on-road dynamics. The 2025 Alcan 5000 Rally begins in Kirkland, Washington, journeys north through Yukon Territory, Canada to Fairbanks, Alaska and finishes in British Columbia, Canada.
The new 2026 Passport TrailSport is the most rugged Honda SUV ever, with standard General Grabber all-terrain tires, high-strength steel underbody protection, off-road tuned suspension, a robust all-wheel drive system, and heavy-duty recovery points - each able to handle twice the weight of Passport. The 2026 Passport's standard 285 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine (SAE net), responsive 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, torque-vectoring i-VTM4® all-wheel drive system and four-wheel independent suspension are unmodified for competition. The all-new suspension of the 2026 Passport is fortified with stronger forged steel suspension arms and sturdy cast-iron knuckles. Seven drive modes, including Sand, Snow, Sport and Trail, give the new Passport TrailSport ultimate flexibility for driving conditions.
Nissan Newsroom
Chevrolet Newsroom
Nissan Newsroom
Nissan’s lineup isn’t just built for the drive; it’s built for adventure
Nissan’s award-winning vehicles star as the Heismans pack their bags and hit the road for the 15th season of the highly
anticipated Nissan Heisman House campaign, teaming up with Fansville for an epic collaboration along the way.
For the past 15 years, sports fans have eagerly awaited the annual return of the Nissan Heisman House, where legends of college football unite under one roof for a season of camaraderie, hijinks and competitive spirit. This year, however, brings an unexpected twist: Due to an unforeseen but well overdue city inspection, the iconic Heisman House will be closing its doors for the season — sending its legendary residents on an ultimate road trip full of twists and surprises, powered by Nissan's latest lineup of award-winning vehicles.
Chevrolet Newsroom
Chevrolet Newsroom
Chevrolet Newsroom
EV adapters 101: Powering GM’s path to charging standardization
On General Motors’ path to an all-electric future, we’re helping to unify how you power your journey by working across the industry to standardize charging plugs. To help customers navigate this shift, there’s an important and convenient tool: the EV charging adapter.
Why adapters matter now
The EV landscape is evolving. GM EVs now on the road are equipped with CCS1 (Combined Charging System 1) charging ports. But this year, we’re starting a transition to a native NACS (North American Charging Standard) port for GM vehicles to help enable a future where a single charging station plug shape is necessary for charging. Starting with the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ and OPTIQ-V, GM EVs will begin transitioning to the NACS standard.
That creates a little complication: there will be cars on the road with both standards, as well as chargers of both varieties in public and private settings. Until the transition is complete, GM’s suite of adapters will provide a convenient, flexible way to connect your GM vehicle to a charging station, whether at home or on the road. No matter which vehicle you have, GM EV owners will have access to a network of more than 250,000 chargers across North America.
chrysler newsroom
Chevrolet Newsroom
Chevrolet Newsroom
Chrysler Goes All In on Van Life With New Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept — The Ultimate Adventure Minivan
Chrysler heads to Overland Expo Mountain West, Aug. 22-24, to debut the new Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept, which builds on four decades of minivan leadership and a century of innovation to demonstrate that the adventure doesn't have to end, even if the pavement stops for America’s best-selling minivan.
Inspired by the growing number of recreational overlanding and van-life customers who value flexibility and a space to sleep, the lifted, all-wheel-drive concept builds on the minivan’s class-leading combination of innovation, intuitive technology and performance in an off-road-capable ride.
Maximizing the spacious interior of the Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept, third-row seats are replaced with a large cargo floor panel, ideal for tailoring the cabin for storage or sleeping.
“We’ve been following van life for years, and we know adventurers really value the versatility the Pacifica delivers,” said Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO. “Our Chrysler design studio nailed the brief and really dove in. They lifted the suspension, added useful, functional features, including a roof-mounted Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform rack, TYRI LED lighting and ARB retractable awning, and tailored the cabin for sleeping to create this Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept as a test bed. We’re excited to get feedback from the van-life adventurers on our newest concept of the most awarded minivan ever.”
Dodge newsroom
Dodge newsroom
Dodge newsroom
Debuts of All-new SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack and HEMI®-powered Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Highlight Decade of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge
Dodge lit up downtown Pontiac, Michigan, on August 9, with tens of thousands of horsepower fanatics turning out to see new SIXPACK- and HEMI®-powered additions to the Dodge brand lineup and to celebrate a milestone 10 years of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge.
The most viewed Roadkill Nights ever, fans can watch a Livestream replay of all the action from Roadkill Nights at YouTube.com/MotorTrend and DodgeGarage.com.
Action began popping the day before MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge with a press preview on August 8. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear led the debut of the all-new 550-horsepower SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, delivering the most powerful car under $55,000, and announced the Charger R/T model will be available to order before the end of the year with a 420-horsepower SIXPACK starting at an MSRP of $49,995.
McAlear also revealed the HEMI-powered 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, which unlocks more than six million potential customization combinations. Dodge also announced that for the first time, every Dodge Durango — from the well-equipped entry GT model to the 710-horsepower SRT Hellcat — will come standard with a legendary HEMI V-8 engine, starting with orders placed August 13.
Jeep newsroom
Dodge newsroom
Dodge newsroom
Jeep® Brand Returns to 10th Annual Female-powered Rebelle Rally, Sights Set on Defending Bone Stock and Overall Titles
The Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States, covering more than 1,500 miles (2,500 km) of rugged terrain across Nevada and California. The perfect proving ground for its legendary off-road vehicles, the Jeep® brand returns to the competition, supporting two powerhouse teams, one of which is set to defend a title it has won three of the last four years.
“Celebrating 10 years of grit, toughness and tenacity, what an extraordinary milestone for Rebelle Rally founder Emily Miller and her incredible team,” said Bob Broderdorf, CEO of the Jeep brand. “The Rebelle Rally is not only the ultimate proving ground for Jeep’s legendary durability and capability, but also a powerful showcase of the passionate Jeep 4x4 owners who compete. This competition pushes both the vehicles and their drivers to the limit, embodying the very spirit of the Jeep brand. We’re proud to be part of this remarkable journey.”
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Powersports News
Kaulig Racing Named Anchor Team for Ram’s Return to NASCAR
Ram officially confirmed today that Kaulig Racing will become the anchor factory team for the truck maker’s highly anticipated return to NASCAR, starting with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.
Kaulig Racing, founded a decade ago by Ohio-based entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist Matt Kaulig, is poised to field up to five Ram 1500 trucks in NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck series starting with the February 13, 2026, season kick-off race at Daytona International Speedway. The race will mark the first time a factory-supported team will carry the Ram badge in a NASCAR race since 2012.
“This partnership represents far more than a new chapter in Kaulig Racing’s history, it’s a union of shared values,” said Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing. “Over the past decade, our team has built a legacy rooted in performance, integrity and giving back to the community. To now join forces as the anchor team for Ram’s return to NASCAR is both an honor and a responsibility. Together, we’re ready to set a new standard on race day and in the impact we make off the track.”
