Automotive publications for 23 September 2026

Toyota is preparing a new Corolla with four types of powertrains at once
The next generation will receive a new platform, on which the company will be able to produce gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric versions

Mercedes admits possibility of closing two plants in Germany: focus on cheaper production
The company demands increased productivity from German sites, while the Hungarian plant ramps up capacity to 400,000 cars per year

Tesla turned Grok into a personal agent: it can now order goods and work with email
AI in Tesla cars has gone beyond voice control of the vehicle: through connected services, it can perform actions on the internet and work with calendars and files