Irvine, Calif. – September 13, 2026 -- The 2027 Karma Gyesera Grand Coupe has been named 2027 Luxury Green Car of the Year by the Green Car Awards, months ahead of its December dealership debut.

Germany – September 13, 2026 -- Drivers across Germany are paying significantly more for fuel this week, with the ADAC's latest weekly survey showing Super E10 up 7.6 cents per liter to a national average of 2.259 euros. Diesel climbed even faster, rising nearly 9 cents to 2.321 euros per liter.

Amsterdam – September 12, 2026 -- The AION UT electric hatchback sedan has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP under its revised 2026 testing protocol, with the score published on September 2 applying to both left-hand and right-hand drive versions of the car.

Scottsdale – September 12, 2026 -- Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has added the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV to its showroom inventory, giving Phoenix-area buyers access to the brand's flagship ultra-luxury model.

The V8 engine delivers 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque

A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with EQ Boost powers the SUV, paired with 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive for traction across varying road conditions.

Manchester – September 12, 2026 -- Neglecting winter car maintenance in New Hampshire can turn a few dollars of savings into hundreds of dollars in repairs, according to Lewis Fortin of D & L Auto, Inc. in Manchester, NH.

Amsterdam – September 12, 2026 -- Euro NCAP awarded the AION UT electric hatchback a five-star safety rating on September 2, covering all left- and right-hand-drive variants and configurations.

New four-stage protocol shapes the 2026 score

Euro NCAP's revised 2026 testing framework evaluates vehicles across four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. The AION UT scored 66% in safe driving, 74% in crash avoidance, 91% in crash protection, and 88% in post-crash safety, earning its overall five-star rating.

Irvine, Calif. – September 11, 2026 -- Two Kia models have won top honors in Green Car Journal's annual Green Car Awards, with the all-new 2027 Kia EV3 taking the overall "Green Car of the Year" title and the 2026 Carnival Hybrid named "Green Minivan of the Year."

Hangzhou – September 10, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched a 22 kW DC V2X charger designed to plug into its HiOne All-in-One battery energy storage system, letting homeowners link solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicles and the grid into a single controllable energy setup.

Hangzhou – September 10, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched its V2X DC Charger, a device that lets electric vehicles feed power back into a home's energy system, marking the newest addition to the company's residential energy ecosystem alongside its HiOne All-in-One battery storage system.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Segway picked up two gold medals at IFA 2026 in Berlin for its next-generation electric scooters, the ZT3 MAX and the MAX G3 Pro, ahead of their European launch in October 2026.