Raleigh – October 28, 2026 -- Used car owners in Raleigh, North Carolina, can book oil changes at the service center of Auction Direct USA, which services vehicles of all makes and models.

DETROIT – October 28, 2026 -- Racing fans can meet top drivers, ride along on an indoor track and see race cars up close at Racing Day, set for Tuesday, January 19, during the 2027 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit.

Public show tickets are on sale now at detroitautoshow.com, with special pricing through November 30. The show runs January 14-24.

PHOENIX – October 27, 2026 -- Lectric eBikes has launched the XP Lite3, a 49-lb folding ebike with built-in rear turn signals, starting at $799, the same entry price as the original XP Lite from 2022 and the XP Lite2.

The third-generation bike reaches speeds up to 20 mph (where permitted by state law) and offers up to 80 miles of range. At 49 lbs., it is meant for commuters, students, and RV owners who need to lift it into a trunk, carry it onto a train, or take it up an apartment staircase.

Auburn Hills – October 27, 2026 -- Mopar is selling a limited-run '27 Dodge Charger package for $10,995 (U.S. MSRP), adding carbon-fiber parts and a cold-air intake to the two-door R/T and Scat Pack Plus. Only 270 units will be built to mark the brand's 90th anniversary in 2027.

Only 270 cars, split across three colors

Mopar will build 90 cars in each of three colors: Bludicrous, Diamond Black and White Knuckle. Of the 270 units, 243 are allocated to the U.S. and 27 to Canada. Dealer orders open in early January 2027, and production starts in spring 2027.

Plano, Texas – October 27, 2026 -- Segway's new Xyber Air e-bike is on sale now for $1,999.99 MSRP. It brings the moped-style look of the original Xyber to a lighter bike that supports Class 1, 2 and 3 operation.

You can buy it at store.Segway.com, from official Segway dealers and at SCHEELS stores nationwide.

Novi, Michigan – October 27, 2026 -- Honda fans who wanted a more driver-focused take on the brand's revived 2026 nameplate can see one at the SEMA Show on November 3 at 10 a.m., when Idemitsu Lubricants America and builder Throtl unveil a one-off Honda at booth #23753 in the Racing & Performance section of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The exact model and what sits under the hood remain secret until the reveal. Throtl promises the wait will be worth it for anyone who has wondered what Honda could have achieved by pushing the limits even further.

IRVINE, Calif. – October 27, 2026 -- The 2027 Mazda CX-90 adds a two-row version that replaces the CX-70 in the U.S., leaving shoppers one lineup instead of two separate crossovers. Mazda North American Operations announced pricing for the model, and all CX-90 versions get a revised rear suspension crossmember designed to improve comfort over rough pavement.

NEW YORK – October 27, 2026 -- Slate Truck buyers can now dress their pickups in six Smarties-inspired colors: Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Grape, Pineapple, Orange, or Strawberry. The pastel Starter Pack series is a collaboration between Slate and the candy brand.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Choosing a designated driver before anyone starts drinking is the most cost-effective way to get home safely, and the stakes are high: drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. kill one person every 44 minutes.

People skip the plan for familiar reasons. They don't want to leave the car overnight, they want to avoid the cost or wait of a rideshare, or they simply don't feel impaired. But alcohol affects the same judgment you would use to assess your ability to drive, so the call is harder to make accurately in the moment.

Pennsylvania – October 27, 2026 -- Self-driving cars and in-vehicle prevention technology envisioned under the HALT Drunk Driving Law could keep impaired drivers off the road, says Bob Nulman, a MADD National Ambassador who lost his son to a drunk and drugged driver in 1987.