Hypercar Launch: Czinger unveiled the 21C Spyder at Monterey Car Week, adding an open-top variant with deeper aerodynamic and cockpit updates. Motorsport Politics: Argentina’s President Javier Milei told the FIA he wants Formula 1 back in the country, citing massive local fan demand. Tech-Defined Vehicles: Honda and Nissan agreed to standardize next-gen electronic control units and software for “software-defined vehicles” starting in fiscal 2029. Autonomous Mobility & Trade: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno pushed to block Chinese cars, while Waymo is already deploying thousands of Zeekr-built robotaxis in the U.S. EV/AI Hardware Push: Nvidia bought $3.5B in MediaTek convertible bonds as part of an expanded AI and automotive platform partnership. Safety & Disruption: A truck crash in Thane, India, reportedly hit multiple vehicles; in Santa Ana, an SUV went airborne into a home. Local Enforcement: Ontario OPP laid impaired-driving charges against four drivers in 24 hours. Road-User Costs: Yandex Go warned taxi prices may spike on Sept. 1 due to demand and car shortages. F1 Operations: Madrid’s new circuit faced theft of about 300 meters of electrical cables ahead of the Spanish GP.