Kia’s new EV3 is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, starting at just $29,890. In Canada, it’s the lowest-priced EV. Kia EV3 prices and range in the US and Canada The EV3 is finally coming to North America. In the US, the 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890, making it not only Kia’s most affordable EV, but one of the cheapest in America. Kia’s entry-level electric SUV is available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The lowest-priced EV3 Light FWD model uses a 58.3 kWh battery, providing an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 221 miles. The Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT are powered by a larger 81.4 kWh battery that delivers up to 321 miles of range on a single charge. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) models have a single electric motor producing 201 horsepower. Upgrading to all-wheel drive (AWD) costs an extra $3,200 and adds a rear motor for a combined output of 261 horsepower. The GT variant adds a bit more power with up to 288 horsepower. | 2027 Kia EV3 Trim | Prices (US) – Starting MSRP* | EPA-estimated Range | | Kia EV3 Light FWD | $29,890 | 221 miles | | Kia EV3 Wind FWD | $34,990 | 321 miles | | Kia EV3 Wind AWD | $38,690 | 280 miles | | Kia EV3 Land FWD | $38,490 | 321 miles | | Kia EV3 Land AWD | $41,690 | 280 miles | | Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD | $43,490 | 280 miles | | Kia EV3 GT AWD | $45,890 | 280 miles | All EV3 variants come with a native NACS port, so drivers can charge at Tesla Superchargers without a separate adapter. The 58.3 kWh battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes using a
Aug 14, 2026 · via electrek.co
Dive Brief: - Ford Motor Co. said it will phase out Lincoln brand vehicle imports from China to the U.S. as part of efforts to reduce tariff exposure. - China-built Lincoln models include the midsize Nautilus SUV, which is currently assembled exclusively in China by Changan Ford, a 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Changan Automobile. Vehicle imports from China currently face a tariff rate of 52.5%. - The automaker also plans to boost U.S. production of the luxury brand vehicles beginning in 2030. The company expects the move will generate thousands of direct and indirect U.S. jobs. Dive Insight: Ford is adjusting its import strategy to navigate U.S. trade regulations, including tariffs, and support its domestic manufacturing ambitions. The automaker and Changan Automobile launched the Changan-Ford JV in 2012. The JV produces both Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles for the China market. The JV factory in Hangzhou, which opened in 2015, currently builds the Lincoln Nautilus, Aviator and Ford Explorer and Edge L SUVs, according to Ford’s website. The Lincoln Navigator and Aviator SUVs are built in the U.S. and currently exported to global markets, including Canada, Mexico and the Middle East. The Navigator is currently built at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, and the Aviator is assembled at the automaker’s Chicago Assembly Plant. Ford says it assembled over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. last year, more than any other OEM. “Lincoln is a quintessentially American brand, and Ford is America’s automaker. This wasn’t necessarily the easiest path. In fact, it’s a path most of our competitors aren’t choosing to take, Ford CEO and President Jim Farley said in a statement. “But Ford builds in America because we believe in America, and we’re betting on that belief again.” Another factor for Ford phasing out Lincoln production in
Aug 14, 2026 · via supplychaindive.com
A state of play on AAM’s legislative priorities as the August recess begins. The U.S. Congress has left Washington for the August recess, and lawmakers have made important progress on several manufacturing priorities. The biggest tests, however, lie ahead. When Congress returns this fall, it will face a crowded agenda that will help determine whether the United States continues rebuilding its industrial base or falls further behind global competitors. The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is tracking a number of legislative proposals that could be part of that program. Let’s start with a bright spot: The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S. 4429), introduced by Sens. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) along with companion legislation in the House (H.R. 8730) from Reps. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.). The Senate bill cleared the Commerce Committee in July, signaling growing bipartisan concern about the national security risks posed by imported connected vehicles. Today’s automobiles are rolling computers that collect reams of data and rely on sophisticated software, sensors and communications technologies. The legislation would prohibit from the United States connected vehicles and related hardware and software linked to foreign adversaries. Congress has also begun addressing another major strategic vulnerability: shipbuilding. The House included key provisions of the SHIPS for America Act in its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), creating momentum for long-overdue efforts to rebuild America’s maritime industrial base. China’s shipbuilding industry did not rise to global dominance through market competition alone; it was built through decades of aggressive state support, subsidies, preferential financing, state-directed investment and industrial policies designed to capture global market share and displace foreign competitors. As a result, China now accounts for a dominant share of global shipbuilding while U.S. capacity has declined to a precarious position. Revitalizing American shipyards,
Aug 14, 2026 · via americanmanufacturing.org
Ford To End China-Built Lincolns For US By 2030 Lincoln Nautilus moves from China to US production in 2030, raising fresh questions about which plants, models, and hybrid plans change next. THE BREAKDOWN - Ford will stop importing Chinese-built Lincoln vehicles to the U.S. starting in 2030 and expand U.S. production to replace them. - The redesigned Lincoln Nautilus is assembled in Hangzhou, China, then exported to U.S. dealers as Lincoln’s lone China-built import. - Ford has not named which US plants or investment amounts will add Lincoln production. Ford has committed to phasing out imports of Chinese-built Lincoln vehicles for the US market starting in 2030 and to expanding Lincoln production at US plants to cover that volume, a shift that lands in the middle of higher tariffs and new limits on Chinese-connected vehicle technology. The current redesigned Lincoln Nautilus is assembled in Hangzhou, China, then exported to American dealers as Lincoln’s lone China-built import, and it is currently subject to a 52.5 percent US tariff on entry that Ford views as a major headwind. The company has not spelled out which US factory will pick up the slack or how much money it plans to spend to add Lincoln volume. A new Ford assembly plant in Tennessee is scheduled to start production in 2029, and several reports point to it as a plausible, though unconfirmed, candidate to build future Lincolns alongside already-announced Ford trucks. Gallery: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Models, Tariffs, And The Open Questions The Nautilus is the headline model because it is currently exported from Changan Ford’s plant in Hangzhou to US buyers. Ford’s plan means that whatever Lincoln crossovers it now imports from China will instead be built in the United States once the 2030 shift happens, avoiding those extra trade costs. Ford has not specifically
Aug 14, 2026 · via motor1.com
fazon - stock.adobe.com UK government unlocks further connected vehicle development funding Investment boost for projects exploring how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK as part of £150m Pathfinder programme An autonomous excavator, the expansion of a self-driving bus trial, and autonomous vehicles for airports, highways and city streets are among nine projects to have received funding from the UK government’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme showing how CAM technologies can be used to drive opportunities across a wide range of sectors. Running until 2030, the £150m programme is seen as key to realising the industry’s potential. It is aimed at addressing the challenges of bringing CAM vehicles to market, providing funding for projects that are intended to develop “world-first” technologies, products and services, ranging from “cutting-edge” software to smart transport services. It was announced in the government’s advanced manufacturing sector plan, which aims to grow the UK’s CAM industry – calculated to be worth £3.7bn. Projects funded by CAM Pathfinder must demonstrate that the cutting-edge technology or mobility services being developed can help industries become safer, sustainable, inclusive and more productive. By accelerating the development, deployment and adoption of such technologies and services, the objective is to support growth and investment, and unlock innovation across transport. The CAM Pathfinder programme is delivered by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), supported by Zenzic and Innovate UK. CCAV is a joint policy unit of the Department for Transport and the Department for Business and Trade. Zenzic was created by the UK government and industry to champion the CAM ecosystem and lead the UK in accelerating the self-driving revolution, with the goal of ensuring a safer, more secure, sustainable and inclusive transport future. The UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders estimates that CAM could
Aug 14, 2026 · via computerweekly.com
Kia Syros EV Design: Familiar, but distinctly electric What makes the Kia Syros EV particularly interesting, though, isn’t any single number on the specification sheet. Having driven it, what stands out is the way Kia has brought together performance, range, space, technology and everyday usability in a package that feels remarkably well judged for the money. In fact, the Syros EV makes a very strong argument for itself against cars that are larger on paper, taking on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara particularly convincingly. The basic proportions remain familiar. At 3,995 mm, the Syros sits right at the upper limit of the sub-four-metre category, but the tall body and 2,550 mm wheelbase give it a much more substantial presence than the dimensions suggest. The upright stance also serves a practical purpose, creating excellent visibility from the driver’s seat and allowing Kia to extract a surprising amount of space from a relatively small footprint. The EV gets its own styling cues, including a closed-off front treatment, revised bumpers and aerodynamic elements, but Kia hasn’t gone down the route of making it look dramatically different from the combustion-engined Syros. I think that is the right approach. There is enough differentiation to tell the two apart, but the EV doesn’t wear its electric identity like a badge of honour. It simply looks like a more contemporary version of the same compact SUV. A spacious cabin that defies its size Where the Syros continues to impress is inside. The cabin is one of the reasons the standard Syros made such an impression when it arrived, and the EV retains the same fundamental strengths. The driving position is comfortable, visibility is excellent and the sense of space is immediately apparent. More importantly, Kia has paid attention to the second row, which is often where compact
Aug 14, 2026 · via thehindu.com
The leap from software in vehicles to software-defined vehicles has been remarkably swift -- and this technological shift is hitting nearly every global market at once. Once a supporting actor, software has quickly become the main engine of modern vehicles. The leap from software in vehicles to software-defined vehicles has been remarkably swift -- and this technological shift is hitting nearly every global market at once. In various ways, vehicles around the world are becoming like mobile phones with integrated software that updates periodically. As a consequence, the consumer experience can be rapidly improved with software without changing the vehicle. Key Points - Software-defined vehicles are rapidly transforming cars into connected computing platforms capable of continuous updates and upgrades. - McKinsey expects automotive software and electronics to reach a $519 billion global market by 2035. - Level 2 or higher automated vehicles could represent nearly 70 per cent of global sales by 2035. - Connected vehicles face growing cybersecurity risks as cloud connectivity, AI and over-the-air updates expand attack surfaces. - Ransomware accounted for 44 per cent of documented automotive cyberattacks, more than doubling since 2024. Software-Defined Vehicles Rise The focus on software, including artificial intelligence (AI), has prompted a deep change in vehicle manufacturing. 'The automotive industry is undergoing its most challenging transformation in over a century,' says a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Vehicles are rapidly evolving into software-defined systems anchored by centralised compute, modular architectures, and continuous updates. This shift decouples hardware from software lifecycles, dramatically redistributing value among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and tech platforms. As control pivots from isolated components to integrated software stacks, traditional roles across the value chain are being thoroughly redefined, according to the WEF. Automotive Software Market Growth For years, automakers ran on fragmented software provided by different
Aug 14, 2026 · via m.rediff.com
On the Dash: - Polestar’s U.S. exit could create significant financial and operational uncertainty for its dealer network. - Prestige Imports alleges Polestar planned its U.S. departure before the government denied authorization for future vehicle sales. - Dealers could face additional exposure if automakers use regulatory restrictions to terminate franchise agreements. On Wednesday, a New Jersey-based Polestar retailer, Prestige Imports, filed a lawsuit against the automaker seeking at least $25 million, claiming that the automaker had been planning to exit the U.S. market for years, even before the U.S. Commerce Department denied authorization for the company to sell 2027-model-year vehicles and later models. The lawsuit challenges Polestar’s use of the federal restrictions as the reason for terminating its U.S. retail operations. On June 25, the automaker announced that it had failed to obtain authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, effectively ending new vehicle sales in the U.S. However, the automaker stated it would sell its remaining inventory and continue servicing existing vehicles, noting that approximately 80% of its sales volume comes from Europe, which allows it to refocus its efforts on that market. However, Prestige claims that the automaker spent two years preparing to leave the U.S. and alleges it “maneuvered the [government] into a ban” to facilitate its departure, according to Automotive News. Additionally, the lawsuit asserts that Polestar declined to pursue the same authorization that Volvo obtained and chose not to appeal the government’s decision. Further, it claimed that the automaker continued to encourage U.S. retailers to invest in their businesses even as it prepared to leave the market. Retailer investment Following the finalization of the Connected Vehicle Rule in early 2025, Polestar’s CEO reportedly told retailers the brand was heading for a strong year. The lawsuit also highlights plans for the Polestar 7, including a multi-year expansion
Aug 14, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
Lucid Motors is giving its Gravity electric SUV a serious performance upgrade with the introduction of the new Gravity GT-S, a 1,070-horsepower three-row EV designed to combine sports-car acceleration with the practicality of a family-sized luxury SUV. Unveiled ahead of Monterey Car Week, the Lucid Gravity GT-S takes inspiration from the company’s Lucid Motors Air Sapphire performance sedan. But rather than turning the Gravity into a stripped-down performance machine, Lucid has focused on preserving the qualities that make the SUV useful every day: space, comfort, cargo capacity and seating for as many as seven adults. The result is an unusual combination. The Gravity GT-S can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds while retaining the three-row configuration and generous interior space expected from a large luxury SUV. 1,070 horsepower and a performance-focused chassis The centerpiece of the Gravity GT-S is its 1,070 horsepower output, making it, according to Lucid, America’s most powerful three-row SUV. Power is only part of the equation. The GT-S comes standard with Lucid’s Dynamic Handling Package, which is designed to give the large electric SUV sharper responses without sacrificing the ride comfort expected of a luxury vehicle. The package includes independent rear-wheel steering and an adaptive three-chamber air suspension. The suspension can also lower the vehicle at higher speeds, helping improve stability and aerodynamic efficiency. That combination gives the Gravity GT-S a broader performance envelope than a conventional large SUV. It is capable of delivering supercar-like acceleration but remains engineered around long-distance travel, passengers and everyday utility. A more distinctive Gravity Lucid has also given the GT-S visual cues intended to distinguish it from other Gravity models. Blue exterior accents and painted blue brake calipers provide subtle performance-oriented touches, while the cabin carries the theme considerably further. The Mojave PurLuxe Premium interior features
Aug 14, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
NJ Dealer Claims Polestar Intentionally Quit The U.S. With Government Ban As Cover Up The dealer alleges that Polestar planned to leave the U.S. for two years and used the Connected Vehicle Rule as an excuse. Polestar recently announced its decision to leave the U.S. market due to the Connected Vehicle Rule that bans cars with software linked to countries such as China and Russia. However, the announcement seemed odd, considering that Volvo, Polestar's Geely-owned sister company recently received a special authorization from the Department of Commerce to continue selling connected cars stateside. That suspicion is now the basis of a lawsuit by New Jersey Polestar dealer Prestige Imports, who's claiming that Polestar had been planning its U.S. exit for two years and used the government ruling as a cover up. According to Automotive News, Prestige Imports is suing Polestar for violating New Jersey's Franchise Practices Act. The act claims that a company can terminate a franchise if the dealer breached any of its agreements or obligations. The lawsuit alleges that Polestar did not give its dealers the required 60-day notice or provide any "good cause." 2026 Polestar 3 (European specification) Polestar claims that the U.S. government forced its hand, as the Department of Commerce declined to renew the company's authorization to continue selling vehicles in the country. However, the lawsuit alleges that Polestar had similar opportunity as Volvo to continue selling cars here. Volvo had to jump through a bunch of hoops, and meet certain requirements, but it was apparently willing to comply. Prestige Imports is accusing Polestar of willfully declining to meet those requirements or jump through any hoops. "Polestar screwed Polestar, it wasn't screwed by the U.S. government," Bernie Moreno, Republican Senator from Ohio, told CBT News in July. "[there was] a very exhaustive and tough list
Aug 13, 2026 · via insideevs.com
Polestar Wanted To Leave The U.S. Anyway Before Regulatory Ban, Dealer Lawsuit Claims Polestar's exit from the U.S. market was actually part of the plan, claims a Polestar dealer that now finds itself without a new product to sell. Prestige Imports has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, reports Automotive News, seeking $25 million in damages despite Polestar's legally mandated departure. The Biden Administration's Connected Vehicle Rule set the stage, with its ban on software used for communications and autonomous driving by "foreign adversaries," including China, taking effect with the 2027 model year (with hardware to follow for 2029). This, along with a bipartisan follow-up bill that would ban them even more, is for national security. After all, we wouldn't want to give a foreign adversary the ability to spy on us more than we already spy on ourselves, or remotely steer our cars off a cliff. The side effect of protecting existing manufacturers from an influx of competitive and far less expensive Chinese cars at a time when people can't afford cars must be a mere coincidence. While Polestar is a Swedish company, it is majority-owned by Geely, the Chinese auto giant. In June, the U.S. Department of Commerce refused to grant Polestar a waiver to continue selling cars in the U.S. as of the 2027 model year. Its dealers must now sell out its existing stock of 2026 models, including the American-made Polestar 3 and South Korean Polestar 4, then transition to a service and support role rather than sales. While a blow to U.S. Polestar dealers, this won't hurt Polestar overall that much. In the first quarter of 2026, 94% of Polestar's sales were outside the United States. It will simply focus more on Europe, whose drivers love Chinese EVs. For this particular dealership, however, it's a
Aug 13, 2026 · via jalopnik.com
Ford $F announced Wednesday that it will expand Lincoln production in the U.S. beginning in 2030 and phase out imports of Lincoln vehicles from China for the American market. The Lincoln Nautilus, currently subject to a 52.5% U.S. tariff, is the main vehicle Ford imports from China Ford declined to name which U.S. facilities would take on the additional production, though it said the move is anticipated to support thousands of jobs, both direct and indirect. Ford currently assembles the Lincoln Navigator at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville and the Lincoln Aviator at Chicago Assembly Plant, and both models will continue to be exported to Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East. The Lincoln Nautilus, which is Ford's chief import from China for the U.S. market, faces a 52.5% American tariff, according to Reuters. Ford CEO and President Jim Farley attributed the decision squarely to the Trump administration's tariff agenda. "We made this decision as soon as the policy of the administration was set," Farley said in a joint interview with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. "We knew exactly what they wanted to do, and we knew exactly what it meant for Ford." Tariffs were not the only regulatory pressure behind the move. The federal Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts certain Chinese technology and hardware in U.S.-sold vehicles, also factored into the decision, according to Reuters. Ford had sought government authorization to continue selling the Nautilus under that rule, but after discussions with the Commerce Department determined the vehicle no longer required one, the company said. Ford sold roughly 34,000 Nautilus vehicles in the U.S. last year. In a statement, Farley framed the production shift as a broader commitment. "Lincoln is a quintessentially American brand, and Ford is America's automaker. This wasn't necessarily the easiest path. In fact, it's a path
Aug 13, 2026 · via qz.com
When car screens become advertising space, owners notice The row over BMW’s Spider-Man promotion is not really about superheroes. It is about trust, control and the creeping feeling that modern cars are becoming digital platforms first and private possessions second. Share with friends In late July, some BMW drivers discovered a promotional message for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on their infotainment screens. The campaign used BMW’s iDrive Festive App and appeared in compatible vehicles across more than 70 countries. It was linked to cars built after July 2020 running iDrive Operating Systems 7 to X, and was scheduled to run until 10 August 2026. Drivers could reportedly choose to open the full-screen animation, but the initial presence of the banner was enough to provoke criticism. BMW may have seen the campaign as playful and temporary. From a marketing point of view, it fitted neatly with the company’s wider connection to the film, including vehicle appearances and promotional activity around the new iX3. Yet owners did not necessarily see it that way. To them, the issue was simpler: a message they had not requested appeared on a screen inside a car they had paid for. That screen is important. In older cars, the dashboard was mainly mechanical and informational. In modern vehicles, it is the gateway to navigation, media, phone integration, charging, climate settings and vehicle functions. It is no longer a decorative add-on. It is the command centre. When a company uses that space for promotion, even briefly, it risks blurring the line between service and intrusion. The timing also made the reaction sharper. BMW has already faced criticism for its approach to digital monetisation, most notably with heated-seat subscriptions in some markets. Although the company later stepped back from that idea, the episode left a lasting impression. Many customers
Aug 13, 2026 · via dealerfloor.co.za
ParkMobile Is Now Part of the global company Arrive — But Atlanta Is Still Part Of Driving The Business Forward ATLANTA, August 13 (Hypepotamus) - What ever happened to ParkMobile? There has been a lot of M&A activity around the Atlanta-based, venture-backed company in the last decade. Founded in 2008, ParkMobile became a darling of Venture Atlanta and the region’s broader tech scene. Along the way, the company surpassed 20 million users and recruited prominent local tech leaders. Then came a series of ownership changes. BMW Group acquired ParkMobile in 2018. EasyPark Group later completed its acquisition of PARK NOW Group, which included ParkMobile, in 2021. Today, ParkMobile is under the umbrella of Arrive, a global mobility company that was founded in Sweden. Make every text, call, and lead count. CallRail connects the dots between your campaigns, conversations, and customers. Today, Arrive includes brands such as ParkMobile, EasyPark, RingGo and Parkopedia. The Stockholm-based company says it operates in more than 20,000 cities across 90 countries. Although Arrive itself was founded in 2001, the businesses now inside the group give it a history in urban mobility stretching back more than 70 years. But Atlanta, through ParkMobile’s history, remains central to Arrive’s story and growth plans. Nearly 200 employees currently work from Arrive’s Atlanta office/ “We don't just want to be in Atlanta. We want to be with Atlanta,” Benoit Reliquet, Head of Parking in North America at Arrive, told Hypepotamus. Part of that is working on new integrations with the city. Another part of that is growing the local headcount through new job postings. A global company with a local brand Even under the Arrive umbrella, ParkMobile’s logo is still seen across Atlanta and the rest of the country. “We kept the brand because the app is so well known,” Reliquet
Aug 13, 2026 · via hypepotamus.com
Dive Brief: - Ford Motor Co. plans to boost U.S. production of its luxury brand Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030, the automaker announced in a press release. - The plans include phasing out Lincoln brand vehicle imports from China to the U.S., which are currently subject to a tariff rate of 52.5%. That includes the midsize Nautilus SUV, which is currently assembled exclusively in China by Changan Ford, a 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Changan Automobile. - The move is part of Ford’s goal of boosting domestic manufacturing. The company expects it will generate thousands of direct and indirect U.S. jobs. Dive Insight: Ford and Changan Automobile launched the Changan-Ford JV in 2012. The JV produces both Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles for the China market. The JV factory in Hangzhou, which opened in 2015, currently builds the Lincoln Nautilus, Aviator and Ford Explorer and Edge L SUVs, according to Ford’s website. Ford’s other Lincoln models — the Navigator and Nautilus SUVs — are built in the U.S. and are currently exported to global markets, including Canada, Mexico and The Middle East. The Navigator is currently built at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, and the Aviator is assembled at the automaker’s Chicago Assembly Plant. Ford says it assembled over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. last year, more than any other OEM. “Lincoln is a quintessentially American brand, and Ford is America’s automaker. This wasn’t necessarily the easiest path. In fact, it’s a path most of our competitors aren’t choosing to take, said Ford CEO and President Jim Farley, in a statement. “But Ford builds in America because we believe in America, and we’re betting on that belief again.” Another factor for Ford phasing out Lincoln production in China is the Connected Vehicles Rule, finalized in January 2025.
Aug 13, 2026 · via wardsauto.com
Polestar’s forthcoming withdrawal from the U.S. market is creating quite a bit of disappointment among owners and enthusiasts alike. But the biggest losers in this developing story are the 32 U.S. dealers, many of whom are understandably upset about the destruction of their entire business plan. Now, a Polestar dealer in New Jersey is taking the Swedish automaker to court seeking $25 million, according to a report by Automotive News. Prestige Imports filed a lawsuit against Polestar in Bergen County Superior Court on August 12, seeking $25 million in damages and claiming that the automaker violated New Jersey’s Franchise Practices Act. Under the act, Prestige Imports is reportedly entitled to payment of the franchise's fair market value, plus five years of continued parts and warranty support. The dealer group, which operates Prestige Polestar in East Hanover and Polestar Short Hills, claims the automaker planned its U.S. exit for two years and “maneuvered the [government] into a ban.” Prestige Imports declined to comment when reached by Automotive News. Representatives for Polestar declined to comment on the case, but said that their “primary focus remains on serving our customers and ensuring they continue to receive the support and service they expect from us.” The Swedish-born, Chinese-owned automaker was formally banned from selling vehicles in the U.S. after the 2027 model year under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which prohibits vehicles that use Chinese and Russian technology. The ban was announced in June, and the automaker revealed that it did not plan to appeal the Department of Commerce decision in July. Shortly after the automaker declined to appeal the decision, Prestige Imports allegedly received a formal “force majeure” letter, which explained that the issue was outside of Polestar’s control. The dealer group interpreted the letter as a constructive termination of its franchise, and claimed
Aug 13, 2026 · via roadandtrack.com
For AMAC's Two Million Members, There's Now a Smarter Roadside Option: Liberty Lane Powered by Way Advantage Is More Than a Tow. It's a Retention Engine. Published Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 | 9:02 a.m. Updated Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 | 9:02 a.m. FREMONT, Calif. & BOHEMIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2026-- Way.com (Way), the nation's leading auto services platform, and the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) proudly announce the launch of Liberty Lane Roadside — a new, member-exclusive roadside assistance and auto benefits program purpose-built for AMAC's community of 2 million members across the United States. Liberty Lane marks a significant evolution in how AMAC delivers value to its members — pairing the dependability of 24/7 roadside coverage with the breadth of Way's auto super app, which gives drivers access to gas savings, parking discounts, car wash benefits, EV charging locations, and more, all in one digital destination. "AMAC members expect more than a toll-free tow number," said David Weber, President at AMAC. "Liberty Lane gives them a simple experience, a trusted team when they need it most on the road, plus everyday savings they can use whether they're at the pump, in a parking garage, or planning a road trip. We designed this from the ground up with our members in mind, and partnering with Way was central to making that possible." A Program Built for the Road Ahead Liberty Lane offers two membership tiers — a Basic Plan at $72/year and a Premier Plan at $99/year — both providing 24/7 roadside services including towing, flat tire service, battery jump starts, fuel delivery, and lockout assistance, for all household residents. Both plans include a complimentary car wash benefit as well as access to the full suite of Way Advantage app perks: up to $0.25/gallon in gas savings, 10% off
Aug 13, 2026 · via lasvegassun.com
Nearly two months ago, Polestar announced that it’s been banned from selling new cars in America from the 2027 model year onwards. This news came shortly after Volvo was granted an exemption under the ICTS Connected Vehicles Rule, and it came as a bit of a shock. Polestar makes cars in America; why pull the rug out from under the brand? Understandably, this has left some dealers unhappy. The first reported lawsuit has officially rolled in, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a messy one. Meanwhile, Lincoln has an end date for the American-spec made-in-China Nautilus, we might now know when Porsche Taycan production wraps up, and the Rivian R1S gets a welcome addition. All this in The Morning Dump. More Problems For Polestar If anything was certain following Polestar being banned in America, it’s that dealers were going to be furious. As Automotive News reports, one New Jersey Polestar franchise holder, Prestige Imports, has filed suit against the brand, claiming the lack of new 2027 model-year cars to sell is a violation of New Jersey’s Franchise Practices Act. The suit follows Polestar’s June 25 announcement that the Commerce Department had denied its request for authorization to sell 2027 models and beyond. Two weeks later, according to the complaint, Polestar sent Prestige a formal “force majeure” letter declaring the restriction outside its control. Prestige argued the letter constitutes a constructive termination of its franchise. It says the move is unlawful because Polestar failed to provide the required 60-day notice and offered no “good cause.” Is being banned by the United States government not a valid reason for not sending dealerships 2027 models? As things stand, even if 2027 model-year Polestar vehicles made it to America, they couldn’t legally be sold by dealers anyway. You can blame the U.S.
Aug 13, 2026 · via theautopian.com
- Ford announced plans to phase out the importation of Chinese-built Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030. - The Nautilus is currently imported from China, and Lincoln is expected to start importing the Corsair from China for the 2027 model year. - It’s unclear if Ford will eventually discontinue the Corsair and Nautilus or move them into an existing U.S. assembly plant. Beginning in 2030, Ford plans to phase out Chinese manufacturing for Lincoln models and bring all of its Lincoln production back to the United States in a move it says will “further strengthen Ford’s position as America’s No. 1 auto producer.” Two models in Lincoln’s lineup are currently manufactured in the United States. The Aviator comes out of Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, and the Navigator is built at its Kentucky Truck Plant. But the Lincoln Nautilus, the brand’s bestselling model in 2025, is manufactured in Hangzhou, China. The Nautilus, which was manufactured in Canada for its first generation, moved to China in 2024. The Corsair recently ended production in the U.S. as Ford retools the Louisville Assembly Plant for the upcoming Fathom electric truck, but Lincoln is now expected to start importing the Corsair from China starting in 2027. It’s unclear what will happen to the Nautilus and Corsair after Chinese imports end. For Sale Near You See all results for used cars for sale near 48105 The shift is undoubtedly influenced by federal backlash and increased tariffs on Chinese-produced vehicles in the United States. Automakers are already adjusting to software-related bans on internet-connected vehicles that took effect for 2027 vehicles, and they’re preparing for a hardware ban that’s set to take place in 2030 models. If the Nautilus and Corsair remain in circulation after Lincoln halts U.S.-bound production in China, it’s unclear where the SUVs would be produced.
Aug 13, 2026 · via caranddriver.com
The Next Great Security Build Has Begun The AI agent was simply acting in its owner’s best interest. It had an objective. It explored the system.... This war has been raging for years… digital invaders versus those defending the ultimate prize: our data. An invisible war is raging every second around us… There are no explosions. No broken windows. No police sirens. Most of the time, nobody even notices. You wouldn’t have heard about it. But there are attacks on many fronts. While you slept last night, there’s a great chance someone tried to break into your bank account. Or the hospital down the street. Or even the power grid. And artificial intelligence just handed both sides a much bigger weapon. We’re the good guys… AI helps us work smarter, faster, solve big problems, and do really important stuff – like planning vacations. We happily link our computers, file directories, accounts, and data to the ever-growing network of AI communications. But in every war, there are adversaries… Think about the typical image of a hacker. Some dude in a hoodie and shrouded face sitting in a dark basement, banging away at a keyboard trying to crack your password. But hacking today no longer looks like suspicious, hooded figures glued to their computers, pulling off complex digital heists from the shadows… because the bad guys are arming themselves with AI, too. Now, AI can scan for vulnerabilities and automate attacks. Those old phishing emails that look oddly suspicious? AI can make them indistinguishable from the real deal. Technology can even impersonate voices and faces. This means criminals can now operate at a scale and sophistication that would have required armies of hackers just a few years ago. The FBI has specifically warned that criminals are using AI-generated voice and video to
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