Porsche has unveiled the 2026 Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, with the latter boasting 1,139 horsepower and 1,106 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful Porsche to date. The Cayenne Turbo Electric can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds, while the base model takes 4.5 seconds. Both models feature 800-volt architecture and a 108-kWh battery, with innovative integration that lowers the vehicle's center of gravity. Deliveries are slated to begin late next summer.

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Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley says there's a significant labor shortage, noting that there are 5,000 mechanic openings at dealerships that offer salaries as high as $120,000 annually. Farley says the shortage of skilled technicians, which is already slowing auto repairs, is part of a broader issue affecting critical industries such as emergency services and trucking.

"God forbid we get in a war, because Google's not going to be able to make the planes and tanks we need," Farley said.

Toyota says it will invest $912 million to boost hybrid vehicle production in factories across Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and West Virginia as part of a larger $10 billion commitment over the next five years. The investment will create 252 jobs and underscores Toyota's focus on hybrids amid high electric vehicle prices and shifting consumer demand.

Pony AI's fourth-generation autonomous truck system, developed with Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor and Sany Truck, is expected to reduce material costs by 70% and carbon emissions by 60 tons per vehicle annually. The first two models, built on battery-electric vehicle platforms, are set for mass production and deployment in 2026.

Oklahoma State University has installed a high-velocity cold spray system, funded by the National Science Foundation, to enhance research in additive manufacturing. The system will support studies on impact bonding and high-strain-rate deformation and will collaborate with regional universities and Tinker Air Force Base.