MIKESCARINFO DAILY CAR NEWS
Friday, July 10, 2026
New Cars & Reveals
Tesla brings the longer Model Y to the US
The stretched Model Y is here with a roomier third row. If you need a Model Y that can carry six people without folding anyone in half, this is the one to look at.
2027 BMW X5 debuts, including the first electric iX5
All-new fifth generation with a new design and more powertrain choices, plus an electric iX5 for the first time. The X5 has been the benchmark luxury midsize SUV since 1999, so this one matters.
Fiat Topolino lands in the US at $13,995
A tiny city EV priced under a used Corolla. It's the cheapest new set of wheels you can buy right now, as long as you understand what it is.
Toyota Highlander EV delayed at least eight weeks
Production of the 2027 Highlander EV is pushed back for final adjustments before launch. If you were waiting on one, add two months to your plan.
Technology
Waymo adds four more cities
Driverless rides are coming to San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. Waymo is already running over 250,000 paid trips a week across its current markets.
NHTSA moves to drop the brake pedal requirement for automated vehicles
For vehicles built to run only on automated driving systems, regulators opened rulemaking to remove the manual brake pedal rule. That tells you where the agency thinks this is going.
Bosch and CARIAD finish their Level 2 driver-assist stack
The AI-based system is ready for series production, with the VW ID.EVERY1 first in line for 2027. Expect this to spread across Volkswagen Group vehicles after that.
Industry
New car prices set a record
The average marketed price crossed $51,800, beating the July 2023 record, up almost 5% from a year ago. Luxury brands led the increases while Jeep dropped nearly 12%.
Volkswagen restructuring stalls
A board vote delayed CEO Blume's cost-cutting overhaul after labor pushed back. Reports say VW may trim its model lineup by up to half as it works through its financial crisis.
Kia Telluride recall, park it outside
Nearly 463,000 Tellurides are recalled for power seat motors that can overheat and start a fire. Kia says park outside until the fix is done.
EPA looks at relaxing emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks and buses
Early stage, but worth watching since it signals the broader direction on emissions policy under the current administration.
THE TAKEAWAY
New car prices set another record this week, so shop the incentives hard and know your numbers before you walk in. If you own a Telluride, check your VIN and park outside until the recall work is done. And if you were holding out for a three-row Tesla, the longer Model Y finally gives you a usable one.
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