This is a quick roundup of what’s happened in automotive for the week of August 25 through August 31, 2024.
Ford Bronco Sport Gets Sasquatch Off-Road Tech
The new Ford Bronco Sport will receive a Sasquatch off-road package based on the Bronco Sport Badlands and Outer Banks models.
2025 Acura RDX Gets Styling, Interior Upgrades
The RDX receives a mid-cycle refresh with an improved interior and new “frameless” Diamond Pentagon grille design. The 2025 RDX is in showrooms now.
Small EV Produces 52% Fewer Lifecycle Emissions vs Gasoline, Study Says
A new study from the Argonne National Laboratory via its R&D GREET Model says that a small electric sport utility produces 52 percent fewer lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than does a comparable gasoline model.
Land Rover Debuts New Defender Beach Break LE Model
A new limited-edition model of the Defender, called the Beach Break, celebrates surf, sand and sun. Only 20 units will be made.
