Ford is investing $5 billion in a new lineup of electric vehicles aimed at boosting affordability and countering competition from Chinese automakers, strengthening its position in both domestic and global markets. The new EV platform, inspired by the Model T, aims to produce vehicles under $40,000 using cost-effective assembly methods and lithium-iron-phosphate batteries.

The 2025 Grounded G3 EV Campervan is a fully electric motorhome with an estimated range of nearly 286 miles, offering an all-wheel-drive, zero-fossil-fuel alternative to traditional diesel or gasoline RVs. Besides reducing emissions, it can save much as $15,000 on fuel and maintenance over 50,000 miles.

Volkswagen now offers ID.3 owners the option to unlock the car's maximum power output via a paid subscription. Although the ID.3 Pro and Pro S are listed as having 198 hp (201 bhp), accessing the full 225 hp (228 bhp) requires an additional fee of $22.32 per month (£16.50). The model introduces a digital paywall for vehicle performance, marking a possible shift in how car features are offered and monetized.

United Airlines has partnered with Apple to offer free Apple TV+ content across its fleet, making it the first airline to do so. Passengers can watch shows such as "Ted Lasso" and "Severance" on more than 300,000 screens, including 27-inch, 4K OLED seatback screens along with AirTag baggage tracking.

David's Bridal is reinventing itself as a tech-driven platform for the wedding industry by launching Pearl Planner, an AI tool that guides couples through planning and connects them with vendors. The shift marks a major brand transformation, moving from traditional dressmaking to an AI-first approach under new CEO Kelly Cook following the company's past bankruptcies.