EV Charging & Market Snapshot: Vermont’s EV share rose to 5.55% in Q2 2026, but it still trails the national 7.1% for H1; public charging remains tight at 14 EVs per outlet in Vermont versus 31 nationally, with 2,755 net new DC fast chargers added in Q2. Ford ADAS Repair Guidance: Ford published an ADAS Job Aid detailing when radar, camera, and sensor work requires calibration or programming—useful for collision and service shops. JLR Recall: Jaguar Land Rover recalled 1,073 Range Rover Sport SVs over possible rear subframe cracking that could weaken structure and raise injury risk. Stellantis Labor: Unifor says Canadian Stellantis workers will vote Oct. 17-18 on whether to authorize a strike amid impasse over job security and the future of the Brampton plant. Honda Elevate Facelift: Honda launched the Elevate update in India (Rs 11.80 lakh–Rs 18.30 lakh), adding improved insulation, powered/ventilated seats on higher trims, and a 360-degree camera. Volkswagen Amarok Recall: VWGA recalled 291 Amarok bakkies in South Africa due to a side-curtain airbag deployment defect tied to trim contact. Hyundai Tech Push: Hyundai’s 2027 Tucson will debut Pleos Connect infotainment in the U.S., built on Android Automotive OS with OTA updates and an AI in-vehicle agent. F1 Chaos Backlash: After Malaysia GP delays and power issues, Helmut Marko and others criticized FIA handling, reigniting calls for clearer rules and better race-day control.