Trump Announces Tariff Plan – What Car Shoppers Should Know
President Donald Trump today announced a 25% tariff on all cars built outside the U.S. The move will raise the…
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President Donald Trump today announced a 25% tariff on all cars built outside the U.S. The move will raise the…
BMW has recalled 192 X3 SUVs from model year 2025 because their rear brake hoses can leak, causing their rear…
New cars are now easier to afford than at any point since the summer of 2021. However, the auto market…
The Ford Explorer is getting the Tremor off-road treatment. Ford CEO Jim Farley took to X (formerly known as Twitter)…
The Federal Reserve elected not to change its benchmark interest rate at its March meeting. As recently as late last…
Typically, a 20% down payment is recommended to achieve more favorable loan terms and avoid being upside down on the…
Although they don’t have the sales numbers of the bigger names in the midsize 3-row SUV class, the Subaru Ascent…
Electric vehicle sales continue to rise as more Americans become more comfortable adopting the technology. Another critical component in the…
For decades, we’ve all heard the same story — Americans love their giant vehicles. For more than a decade, the…
JLR has recalled 7,276 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs from model year 2025 because their second-row center seatbelt…
If you’re in the market for a minivan, congratulations. You’ve chosen the most sensible and practical way to transport a…
Multiple sources reported today that Tesla has recalled 46,000 examples of the Cybertruck as an exterior trim panel may detach…
You have to make allowances for car lovers. We have our weird affections. One consistent love is Volvo wagons. So…
Nissan has recalled 199 Sentra sedans from model year 2025 equipped with manually adjustable driver’s seats because the seat may…
You’ll find no shortage of competition when browsing our ranking of the Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs. Two strong entries include…
Ford has shipped a free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter to every Ford electric vehicle (EV) owner that requested…
General Motors has recalled 90,081 vehicles because their front wheels can lock up. All of the recalled models use the…
Quick Facts About Types of Vehicles There are 10 general types of vehicles. Some car-type definitions are murky. Pickup trucks…
Americans registered 11% fewer Teslas in January than they did a year ago, according to new research from S&P Global…
The 2025 Lexus NX and BMW X3 are compact luxury SUVs that stand out for their agility, safety, and high-quality…
The 2025 Mazda3 and 2025 Volkswagen Jetta are proven players that have been on the market for a long time.…
The failure of Fisker last year left some drivers in a terrible position: making payments for a luxury electric car suddenly worth…
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) means a lot of good things to car lovers — engineers can wring far…
Americans are more satisfied with the service experience at car dealerships this year than last, according to a new study.…
Mercedes-Benz has recalled 88 Sprinter vans from model year 2024 because their parking brakes can fail. The company tells the…
Car dealers are still pessimistic about the near-term future of their business, though they had begun to feel slightly better…
Mercedes’ newest entry-level sedan will inaugurate the brand’s new approach to balancing both gas-powered and electric powertrains. Buyers can choose…
The average new car buyer paid $48,039 in February — 1% more than a year ago but 1.3% less than…
Toyota yesterday showed off a new electric vehicle (EV) with a familiar name. The company hasn’t confirmed that the model…
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2,943 vehicles from its high-performance AMG unit because the vehicles can lose all drive…
Ford has issued a second recall for a past issue, this time affecting 355 of its F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks from…
Lincoln has recalled 35,328 Navigator SUVs from model years 2015 through 2017 because their side mirrors can catch fire. You…
The news predicts that car prices could be volatile through much of 2025, but the actual trend in car prices…
Ford has recalled 18,648 EcoSport subcompact SUVs because they can lose all drive power and the ability to stay still…
Ford will ask owners of 207 vehicles to bring their cars back in for a second service because an earlier…
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 20,339 S-Class sedans from model years 2021 through 2023, including some Maybach models, because…
Ford will ask owners of 234 Mustang Mach-E SUVs from model years 2021 and 2022 to bring them back into…
Ford has issued a second recall for 141 Maverick pickups from model year 2022 over a software problem that can…
Ford has recalled 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickups from model year 2024 because a short-circuit in their high-voltage batteries could…
A round of punishing tariffs affected the automotive industry for less than 24 hours this week. Less than a day…
Cadillac’s best-selling vehicle is a full-size SUV, and just in case it’s not big enough, the company also makes a…
Genesis has issued a recall for 32,594 vehicles because the driver’s instrument screens can flicker or go blank. Recalled models…
The 2025 Acura Integra and 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI prove that cars can be simultaneously sporty and practical. One trait…
Tesla has had a tumultuous winter. With controversial CEO Elon Musk in the news daily, sales of the company’s electric…
Volvo has recalled just 15 S90 sedans from model year 2025 for an alarming reason. “The windows may be improperly…
President Donald Trump confirmed late Monday that his administration will enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico at midnight tonight. “They’re…
Volkswagen and its Audi luxury division have recalled 60,490 vehicles because their gear levers may not accurately indicate when they…
Volvo is busy publicizing its switch to electrification, but the brand’s best-selling vehicle remains the XC60 luxury SUV, available in…
President Trump yesterday reiterated that he will impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada on March…
General Motors and Tesla are the big winners of one of the automotive industry’s most important consumer loyalty studies this…
Audi is in the process of simplifying its sedan lineup. In 2026, the company says, the A4 and A5 model…
Mercedes-Benz has begun road testing of an electric car equipped with a next-generation solid-state battery, the company announced this week.…
You may have grown accustomed to hearing about free software updates to new cars. Many automakers now roll out improvements…
Volkswagen and its Audi luxury marque have recalled 29,569 vehicles because their backup cameras may not display an image. Recalled…
Toyota issued a recall for 167,802 Sienna minivans from model years 2021 through 2025 because their third-row seats may not…
Mercedes-Benz is rethinking its approach to new technologies. The company has broadly announced one major strategy change and quietly hinted…
Tesla has started a pilot program rolling out a virtual queue to use its most popular chargers. The company says…
Tesla has recalled 376,241 vehicles because they may periodically lose power steering as they drive. The recall affects Model 3…
The answer to who owns and who makes BMW models is BMW Group. BMW is an acronym for Bayerische Motoren…
Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and other brands, may become just the second automaker in the U.S. to…
Porsche has issued a recall for 279 of their 911 coupes from model year 2023 because a bolt connecting the…
Americans bought 102,243 electric vehicles (EVs) in January, according to Kelley Blue Book parent company Cox Automotive. That’s a 23%…
According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volvo has recalled 2,061 copies of its new EX90…
Hyundai has issued a recall for just 33 copies of its 2025 Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV) because their rear…
Vantage Mobility, which converts vans for wheelchair access, has recalled 644 Toyota Sienna minivans from model years 2023 and 2024…
The economic news is alarming these days, full of possible wild swings as a new presidential administration proposes radical changes…
The average used car buyer paid $25,128 in January, down from $25,780 at the start of the year and down…
The list of the most commonly stolen vehicles, most years, closely follows the list of the most common cars on…
Somewhere in the irrational part of your brain that assigns meaning to inanimate objects, there is a car that represents…
The three best-selling vehicles in America were full-size trucks for over a decade until 2024. But last year, something changed.…
All cars lose range in cold weather. That matters less, though, when you’re driving a gas-powered car. You can gas…
What do you do when your place in American history is secure? Do you rest and milk the nostalgia? Or…
A compact SUV is the answer to many drivers’ new vehicle needs. They offer as much passenger and cargo space…
The 2025 Genesis GV80 has an eye-catching exterior, a classy cabin, an exemplary warranty, and all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard.…
The 2025 Acura ADX will not be the least expensive vehicle on the Acura lot, but it will come close.…
2022 might not have been the best year to buy a new car. A new study finds that owners of…
President Trump yesterday threatened a third round of tariffs that could dramatically raise car prices in the U.S. Policies that…
Nearly every car in America now has an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system that applies the brakes when it detects…
Our editors drive and evaluate hundreds of new cars every single year, turning thousands of miles and countless hours behind…
Our editors drive and evaluate hundreds of new cars every single year, turning thousands of miles and countless hours behind…
Hi, it’s Jeep again, texting about your car’s extended warranty… Jeep owners took to social media this week with a…
The federal government paused federal funds used to build new EV chargers late last week. A group of prominent automakers…
Honda has given its Passport 2-row midsize SUV a dramatic makeover for the 2026 model year. Long one of the…
Tesla drivers report more insurance incidents than drivers of any other brand of car, according to a new study. They’ve…
President Trump announced on Sunday that he will impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum entering the U.S.…
California leads the United States in electric vehicle (EV) sales. For years, that has meant one thing first — more…
The percentage of electric vehicle (EV) sales compared to the rest of the market is in the double digits and…
Acura has recalled 9,221 MDX SUVs from model year 2025 because their screens may not show an image from their…
The Subaru Forester Wilderness will grow even more off-road capable for 2026. The trail-ready model gains more ground clearance, wider…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has paused all federal spending on new electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The move will likely…
The Dodge SRT Hellcat models may have been retired with the end of the 2023 model year, but they will live…
The nationwide average price of a gallon of gas sits at $3.14 this morning, according to AAA. That’s up 3…
The Jeep Wagoneer S high-performance electric SUV has just begun arriving at dealerships, and Jeep has already introduced a lower-priced…
Ford has issued a tiny recall over a big problem. The issue affects just three 2024 F-150 pickups, but it…
Mercedes-Benz drivers can now recharge their electric vehicles (EVs) from Tesla Superchargers with an appropriate adapter. Mercedes had told owners…
Acura and Infiniti compete in so many segments, but perhaps nowhere is that battle as fierce as the midsize luxury…
A hybrid compact SUV combines two highly sensible things: A highly practical 5-passenger utility vehicle, and a highly efficient powertrain.…
What makes the best cars for snow really the best? It’s more than one thing. Consider these key features when…
Tesla has boosted the maximum charging speed of its V4 Superchargers, enabling them to charge properly equipped electric vehicles (EVs)…
It is the most powerful Tacoma yet Refined cabin and road manners High-tech haven Excellent resale history Available hybrid powertrain…
Compact SUVs are bread-and-butter vehicles for today’s automakers. There’s a proverbial sea of them, and for good reason: Compact SUVs…
Update 1/31/25: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday afternoon that the U.S. will enact 25% tariffs on Canada…
Toyota and its Lexus luxury division have recalled 858 vehicles because their fuel pumps can fail. Recalled models include some,…
General Motors reported strong fourth-quarter financial results in an earnings call with investors and reporters this week. A crucial achievement…
The average American living in a one-car household drives about 50 miles per day, according to the Federal Highway Administration…
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2025 Audi A3 are small luxury sedans that can be practical daily drivers. With optional…
Ford has recalled 149,449 Bronco SUVs from model years 2021 through 2024 because their rear shock absorbers can fail. The…
The first time a manufacturer loaned me a vehicle so that I could review it for a publication was in…
Kia has issued a recall for 80,255 Niro hybrids, Niro Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs), and Niro EV electric vehicles from model…
Jeep has recalled 63,082 Cherokee SUVs from model years 2017 through 2019 because they can lose all drive power. The…
When gas-powered cars were a new technology, automakers experimented with many ways to make them practical. It took nearly three…
JLR, the company formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover, has recalled 28,370 SUVs because their screens can go blank at…
Stellantis, the parent company of Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, and Ram, issued more recalls than any other…
Some cars are built for mass appeal. Others are built for a very precise appeal, and perfectly comfortable with the…
Weeks after its debut in China, Tesla has released an updated version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in the…
A pair of security researchers found a way to remotely start and track millions of Subaru vehicles, even seeing everywhere…
The 2025 Volvo XC40 and 2025 Cadillac XT4 are small luxury SUVs with two rows of seats and turbocharged 4-cylinder…
The average electric vehicle (EV) loses about 20% of its range in freezing temperatures, according to a new study. The…
The 2025 Nissan Murano and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport are midsize SUVs with two rows of seating and an emphasis…
Anyone considering a new midsize luxury sedan would be wise to put the 2025 Genesis G80 and 2025 BMW 5…
For the first time since the 2011 model year, Ram will build a midsize truck starting in 2027. The news…
The compact luxury SUV market is bursting with impressive choices. Among the many competing models in this busy segment are…
Ram will not build a long-range edition of its upcoming Ram 1500 REV electric truck, according to a new report.…
The 2025 Kia Soul and 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer are small, budget-friendly SUVs that overdeliver when it comes to interior space…
Electric vehicle (EV) startup Polestar will launch a “premium compact SUV” called the Polestar 7, the company announced last week.…
Executive-grade luxury sedans like the 2025 Genesis G90 and 2025 Lexus LS are known for delivering whisper-quiet rides, over-the-top comfort…
Quick Facts About Buying the Right Electric Car Fully electric cars use no gasoline. You can also find hybrids or…
Getting a practical car doesn’t have to mean sacrificing fun. Of course, your next car should be functional, safe, and…
Tesla has issued a recall for 239,382 cars because a short circuit can leave their backup cameras useless. Recalled models…
America’s car dealers spent much of 2024 dealing with an inventory glut. But Americans bought a lot of cars in…
Quick Facts About Electric Car Buying in 2025 Before you shop, check qualifications for dealership instant tax rebates of up…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and General Motors (GM) announced an agreement yesterday that will see the automaker banned from…
Tesla this week began offering discounts of up to $2,600 on Cybertrucks in its inventory – the latest signal that…
The Toyota Highlander and Nissan Pathfinder are 3-row midsize SUVs that provide seating for up to eight, a commanding view…
Bitter cold will settle in to much of the continental U.S. next week, with a polar vortex set to bring…
Quick Facts About Car Headlights Headlights lose a degree of brightness with each use. LED headlights are brighter, last longer,…
Aston Martin heavily revised its high-performance Vantage coupe for the 2025 model year. So you knew this was coming. But…
The first electric vehicles (EVs) to wear the Dodge and Jeep logos have begun arriving at U.S. dealerships. Dodge CEO…
Several automakers are working to make their cars better conversationalists. Mercedes-Benz may be farthest along. This week, the company announced…
Car dealers paid nearly 1% less for used cars at auction in December than they did in November. Wholesale prices…
Ram had a tough 2024. As it plots a comeback, the company will reportedly consider bringing back its most famous…
Tesla has at last revealed an updated version of its best-selling Model Y SUV, but only in China. The model…
Ford has extended a program that bundles the cost of a home charger into the price of each of its…
Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen each took home one win in the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of…
Ford sold more electric cars with a Mustang badge on the front than gas-powered Mustangs in 2024. When final sales…
Among the brands with versatile offerings in the midsize pickup segment, Honda and Chevrolet took different approaches to their trucks.…
Tesla has recalled 294 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs from model years 2024 and 2025 because their driver’s…
What’s in a name? Automakers hope to invoke a certain image with the monikers they assign to certain vehicles. If…
Acura has recalled 167 TLX sedans from model years 2021 through 2023 because a poorly welded joint in their fuel…
Cars are filled with screens these days. Automakers are struggling to figure out where to put them. They compete with…
Ram unveiled an update this week to its heavy-duty pickups for the 2025 model year. This isn’t a complete redesign,…
Honda started slower than some rivals in developing electric vehicles (EVs). But it will catch up fast and catch up…
Once upon a time, Mazda and Ford were partners, but those days are long gone. Now, the two companies compete…
Midsize pickup trucks like the 2025 Honda Ridgeline and 2025 Ford Ranger are known for their aptitude and utility. Positioned…
When shopping for a midsize SUV, most harbor thoughts of going off-road at least once or twice after they get…
Today’s luxury cars are good at absolutely everything. The best of them are lovely examples of the design arts —…
The 2025 BMW X2 and Mercedes-Benz GLA reflect the rising popularity of style-forward subcompact luxury SUVs. The demand for new…
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic was a low point, and our lives have improved since it began to…
Smaller luxury SUVs represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive industry. The competition grows more fierce, and the…
As the smallest and least expensive models of their respective luxury marques, the 2025 Acura Integra and 2025 Cadillac CT4…
Full-size SUVs have long been serving as the family vehicle of choice if you need to haul a lot of…
The 2025 Nissan Armada has a tough battle ahead of it. Compared to more popular domestic competition, namely the Chevy…
Toyota and its Lexus luxury division have recalled 70 vehicles because their front brake calipers and wheel hub bearings may…
Full-size SUVs have long been serving as the family vehicle of choice if you need to haul a lot of…
The Toyota Grand Highlander and Kia Telluride are two of our favorite midsize 3-row SUVs. They’re a couple of our…
When you imagine two of the most adventurous, thrill-seeking vehicles with years of history behind them, the Land Rover Defender…
Mercedes-Benz has recalled just three vehicles – two GLC SUVs from model year 2024 and one 2024 S-Class – because…
A new study suggests that the average electric car’s battery could last as much as 40% longer than today’s tests…
The all-new 2025 Nissan Murano enters its fourth generation as an established veteran in the midsize 2-row SUV segment. This…
Buyers looking for a richly appointed, environmentally friendly midsize SUV have an ever-expanding array of choices. Two of these, the…
Shoppers in the market for a midsize SUV have tons of options. Drivers craving a little extra off-road capability with…
When buying an SUV, even a small one, you want to retain some off-road readiness and toughness along with these…
Do you really need three rows of seats? If fewer than five people live in your house, probably not. Midsize…
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2025 Cadillac CT4 are compact luxury sedans with adult-friendly interior space and tire-smoking performance variants. Yet…
Although SUVs have become more popular, compact cars still represent some of the most affordable and practical vehicles on the…
The market for small, city-friendly subcompact SUVs is packed with strong candidates. Two of them are the 2025 Volkswagen Taos…
Smaller and more manageable luxury SUVs like the 2025 Volvo XC40 and 2025 Acura RDX can be both frugal and…
America is a huge country with more sights to see than most lifetimes will encompass, but if you’re the type…
Honda and Nissan plan to merge, creating one of the planet’s largest automakers, the two companies announced today. They have…
The Nissan Pathfinder and Volkswagen Atlas are midsize SUVs with three rows of seating and the lofty driving position car…
Although SUVs eclipsed sedans in sales a while ago in a trend that won’t reverse any time soon, some drivers…
Americans bought 10% more electric vehicles (EVs) in November than they did in October, according to Kelley Blue Book’s parent…
Who says people don’t want sedans anymore? While some automakers have moved beyond that business, the remaining ones are churning…
The never-ending pursuit of improved fuel economy has now hit the 3-row midsize SUV segment with a slew of new…
Trucks and SUVs now make up most of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. However, those bigger beasts usually…
The classic American police car is a large V8-powered rear-wheel drive (RWD) sedan. Unfortunately, big V8 sedans no longer exist…
Most Popular 2022 Honda Ridgeline Thanks to a significant mid-cycle redesign that made it look bolder and more like a…
Consumers may enjoy more choices in the midsize SUV segment than any other vehicle grouping. While it’s always good to…
The 2025 Genesis GV80 and Audi Q7 are rivals in the midsize luxury SUV category. Each comes standard with all-wheel…
Looking for a small SUV that’s easy on your car shopping budget and returns some pretty awesome MPGs? Then let…
Maybe the Kia Telluride is the hottest thing in the 3-row midsize SUV market. Or maybe the all-new Honda Pilot…
Americans had an easier time qualifying for a new car loan in November. Auto lenders spent much of 2024 tightening…
Compact SUVs are known for their practicality, value, and efficiency. They’re among the most popular vehicles on dealer lots, and…
Subcompact SUVs like the 2025 Hyundai Kona and 2025 Chevrolet Trax are a great compromise between the added interior room…
For so long, if you wanted an electric vehicle, you checked out Tesla and either Chevrolet or Nissan. Now, that’s…
The Mitsubishi Outlander may be the most overlooked car on sale in America today. Americans buy more compact SUVs than…
The least expensive gas-powered Cadillac Escalade available in the 2025 model year will set you back just under $90,000. Its…
Quick Facts About Buying Older, Used Vehicles Many dealerships take trades on high-mileage vehicles. In a recent research report,…
Americans registered 5% more new electric vehicles (EVs) in October than the same month last year, according to a new…
The variety of small SUVs available today is stunning. A newcomer to the segment, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 adds to…