EV Charging Expansion: GM-backed EVgo is rolling out a new “flagship” charging site with plans to push beyond 100 stalls by end-2026, aiming to make high-power charging easier at retail-heavy locations. Australia EV Shift: Australia’s EV sales are accelerating as Chinese brands like BYD undercut Japanese rivals, helped by higher fuel prices and supportive policies. GM Workforce Impact: GM confirms 350 layoffs in January at two Lansing sites, tied to retooling for future vehicle production, with potential recall after the downtime. IndyCar Disruption in Canada: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham hit delays as track preparation problems forced practice to be paused, with organizers apologizing to spectators while safety checks finish. New Mustang Reveal: Ford will unveil the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible at the Woodward Dream Cruise, pitching it as the most powerful production Mustang convertible ever built at 795 hp. Pakistan Market Surge: Pakistan car sales jumped 141.28% in July, with 17,216 vehicles sold versus 7,135 a year earlier. Tech + Connectivity: Changan and Honor launched a Joint Innovation Open Laboratory for smartphone-vehicle integration, with the Deepal S05 debuting Honor Smart Connect 3.0. China SUV Milestone: Li Auto says cumulative deliveries of the L6 have topped 400,000 units, reaching the mark in about 2 years and 4 months. EU Competition Move: The European Commission cleared Volkswagen’s sale of a majority stake in Everllence to Bain Capital, expected to generate €7.4B for VW. Mercedes EV Launch: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced the CLA 250+ electric with AI-powered MB.OS and MBUX, touting up to 792 km WLTP range. Auto Show Research: The 2026 New York International Auto Show released a visitor impact report showing strong purchase intent and test-drive influence on near-term buying decisions.