Ford recalls 1.8M vehicles, Rivian unveils R2 compact SUV, Lucid reveals midsize EV platform

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Ford recalls over 1.8 million vehicles for headlight, engine, and rearview camera issues. Read More

Rivian announces R2 compact electric SUV aimed at volume sales. Read More

Lucid unveils midsize EV platform, three new models, and concept robotaxi. Read More

Renault plans 36 new models by 2030 as automaker targets global expansion. Read More

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2026 Mazda3 Hatchback Carbon delivers style, performance, and value
The compact car segment is more competitive than ever, but the 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback Carbon proves there is still room for a driver-focused, premium-feeling option that doesn’t abandon value or common sense. Offered as both a sedan and a hatchback, the Mazda3 lineup gives shoppers meaningful choices without overwhelming them, and the Carbon Edition hatchback strikes a particularly appealing balance between performance, design, and everyday usability. Watch the full segment here. 

Could AI make work optional? Khosla envisions a radically automated economy
This week on The Future of Automotive, we’re looking beyond cars and factories—into the future of work itself. And according to one prominent Silicon Valley investor, that future may arrive far sooner than most people expect. Vinod Khosla—billionaire venture capitalist and early backer of OpenAI—recently told Fortune magazine that advances in generative AI could reshape the global workforce in ways that are difficult to fully comprehend today. Watch the full segment here.