EV Pickup Launch: Ford unveiled the all-new electric Fathom midsize pickup starting at $28,350, built on its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform with BlueCruise hands-free driving and access to Tesla Superchargers. Headlight Recall Fight: Tesla must fix overly bright headlights on about 19,900 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after NHTSA rejected the automaker’s “inconsequential” safety argument. Local Zoning & Parking Rules: Norcross, Georgia’s planning board recommended a special permit requirement for car-related sales and services, plus changes that clarify downtown parking minimums for commercial uses. Sales Snapshot: Mazda’s U.S. July results show the aging Mazda 3 surging 87.5% year-over-year while most SUVs fell, underscoring shifting buyer priorities amid higher fuel costs. Road Safety: Nevada’s Clark County released a school traffic safety plan after 432 students were hit by cars last school year, with e-scooters and pedestrians among the most common crash participants. Industry Disruption Abroad: Russia’s Black Sea drone and missile attacks damaged a German cargo ship and hit logistics sites tied to Puma and Liqui Moly.