Automotive publications for 27 August 2026

Porsche couldn't pair the hybrid 911 with a manual transmission, but engineers are already looking for a solution
In the current 911 GTS, the electric motor is integrated directly into the PDK transmission, so installing a conventional manual gearbox without serious modification of the powertrain is impossible

BMW iX3 received tens of thousands of orders in China even before sales started - but dealers have no cars
The new car on the Neue Klasse platform was so in demand that sellers are taking orders based on photos

Hyundai wants to export American-made pickups: US plant could become a base for global supplies
The company is considering sending future body-on-frame trucks from New World production to other markets
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August 27, 2026