Skoda Reverses Course, Will Bring Back the Karoq as a PHEV
Skoda is reviving the Karoq crossover with a plug-in hybrid offering over 100 miles of range, reversing an earlier plan to replace it with an EV.
Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Its First Foldable, iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, in new CEO John Ternus’s first keynote since replacing Tim Cook.
Kia Just Had Its Best Sales Month Ever as Hybrids Nearly Double
Kia set a new all-time US sales record in August 2026, with hybrid sales up 99%. Here’s which models drove the surge and why buyers are choosing hybrids.
153 Million Driver’s Licenses Are Reportedly For Sale Online
A dark web service is reportedly selling digital scans of more than 153 million US and Canadian driver’s licenses, and the FBI has opened an investigation.
TSMC and Samsung Commit to ASML’s $400M Chipmaking Machines
TSMC and Samsung have committed to ASML’s High NA EUV lithography machines for AI chip production. Here’s what the $400 million-per-machine bet means.
Google’s September Android Update Brings Gemini to Find Hub
Google’s September Android Feature Drop lets Gemini remember where you put untagged items, adds motion-sickness relief, and brings AI-guided accessibility.
Skoda May Retire the Superb as VW Group Cuts Its Lineup
Skoda may retire the Superb sedan as Volkswagen Group cuts its model lineup by 50%. Here’s what the brand’s CEO said and what could replace it.
Student Loan Borrowers Have Until Sept. 30 for a Rate Cut
Federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay by September 30 qualify for a temporary 1-percentage-point interest rate reduction through mid-2028.
VW Group to Cut 50,000 Jobs, Halve Its Model Lineup by 2035
Volkswagen Group will cut 50,000 more jobs and halve its model lineup by 2035 under its new Future Plan 2030. Here’s what’s confirmed so far.
