Tesla began volume production of its long-delayed Semi truck in April 2026, nearly a decade after its 2017 concept debut. The company announced major customers including PepsiCo and DHL at a factory event, with two models offering 325 and 500 miles of range, though pricing and order details remained undisclosed.
Hyundai is expected to outsell Ford for the first time in the third quarter with 511,421 units versus Ford's 504,172, making Hyundai the third best-selling automaker in the U.S. behind GM and Toyota. Detroit automakers Ford and GM are hampered by limited hybrid vehicle offerings as the hybrid market grows amid high gas prices, while Toyota narrows its sales gap with GM and could overtake it for annual sales leadership.
General Motors introduced a new 6.6-liter Gen 6 small block V-8 engine for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, producing 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque—making it the most powerful naturally aspirated pickup engine. The engine features increased displacement, a higher 12.5:1 compression ratio, a new dual fuel injection system combining direct and port injection, and a completely redesigned oiling system addressing reliability issues from the previous 6.2-liter engine.