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2025 Kia Carnival minivan starts at $37,895, hybrid at $41,895
2025 Kia Carnival minivan starts at $37,895, hybrid at $41,895

The new 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs $2,000 more than a similarly equipped Carnival LXS The 2025 Kia Carnival hybrid costs between $41,895 and $53,395 The hybrid joins the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica, leaving only the Honda Odyssey without a hybrid The redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival minivan...Read More»

Reality check: Living with the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV
Reality check: Living with the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV might be an off-road hit, but it’s a suburban pain As tested, the GMC Hummer EV 3X SUV cost $118,205 Rear-wheel steering makes U-turns simple, but fitting in is hard I’ve marveled at the off-road majesty of the GMC Hummer EV SUV in Moab, and appreciated its...Read More»

Toyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX recalled for airbag fail
Toyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX recalled for airbag fail

Dealers have been told to stop selling the popular three-row crossover SUVs A side-curtain airbag may not deploy in a crash The recall affects 145,000 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX models Toyota has told dealers to stop selling its latest and hottest three-row SUVs because of a side curtain...Read More»

Car insurance premiums increased an "unprecedented" 14% in 2023
Car insurance premiums increased an "unprecedented" 14% in 2023

Car insurance premiums rose an "unprecedented" 14% in 2023 as insurers sought to boost profits, according to a 2024 LexisNexis U.S. Auto Insurance Trends Report. Insurance premiums have been creeping up since drivers returned to the road en masse following the loosening of pandemic-related...Read More»

Most American-made car brand? Tesla, Honda dominate top 20 list
Most American-made car brand? Tesla, Honda dominate top 20 list

The South has usurped Detroit as home to the most American-made cars EVs account for 4 out of the top 10 most American-made cars Honda and Acura manufacture 9 out of the top 20 most American-made cars Where do babies come from? Explaining this answer to a curious child is far easier than answering...Read More»

Stellantis recalls 1.16M Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler cars
Stellantis recalls 1.16M Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler cars

More than 1.16 million newer vehicles from Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler have been recalled in North America An issue with the rearview camera projection has plagued millions of cars since the tech was mandated in 2018 A software update remedies the issue, but it must be completed at the dealer...Read More»

Fisker unplugs: EV startup files for bankruptcy protection, now what?
Fisker unplugs: EV startup files for bankruptcy protection, now what?

EV startup Fisker filed for bankruptcy Fisker hasn't said what kind of ongoing support will be available for owners Ocean EV resale, warranty work, parts, and support might have just become non-existent, though it's unclear at this stage Henrik Fisker's second attempt at building an electric car...Read More»

To be discontinued: Volvo S60 joins dead sedans after 2025
To be discontinued: Volvo S60 joins dead sedans after 2025

Volvo S60 ends production at the end of the month in Ridgeville, South Carolina The plant now produces the Volvo EX90 three-row electric crossover SUV The 2025 Volvo S60 starts at about $44,000 The Volvo S60 sedan will end production at the end of this month, but dealers will still be selling the...Read More»

What's New for 2025: Volkswagen
What's New for 2025: Volkswagen

VW expands the availability of ChatGPT to process voice commands 2025 Volkswagen ID models get a 12.9-inch touchscreen standard The ID.7 is postponed, and the ID.Buzz is delayed until Q4 Volkswagen leans into the latest technology upgrades for the 2025 model year, but a lot of questions remain on...Read More»

New Corvettes recalled for seat belt that goes into hiding
New Corvettes recalled for seat belt that goes into hiding

Comfort can be a pain, at least when it comes to automatically retracting seat belts in some new Corvettes. The 2024-2025 Chevrolet Corvette has been recalled for a seat belt retractor that can get stuck in a locked position when it's in stowed mode. General Motors also urged dealers to stop the...Read More»

2025 Mazda 3 corrects course, price cut $200 to $25,135
2025 Mazda 3 corrects course, price cut $200 to $25,135

Mazda cut the price of the sedan and hatchback by $200 The pricing strategy keeps it competitive with other entry-level cars 2025 Mazda 3 hatchback arrives this summer, followed by the sedan in the fall Mazda cut the price of the Mazda 3 compact sedan and hatchback by $200, the brand disclosed last...Read More»

Nissan GT-R consecrated into great sports car graveyard
Nissan GT-R consecrated into great sports car graveyard

2024 Nissan GT-R T-spec Takumi costs $152,985, including destination 2024 Nissan GT-R Skyline costs $132,985 The GT-R joins the Audi R8 and Acura NSX as other discontinued sports cars The Nissan GT-R supercar won't be back for the 2025 model year, Nissan confirmed on Friday. Godzilla dies after a...Read More»

The 2025 Honda Civic gets 50 mpg for $29,845
The 2025 Honda Civic gets 50 mpg for $29,845

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid costs $29,845 Honda said the 2025 Civic Hybrid will hit the 50 mpg city mark The Civic Hybrid arrives in dealers on June 19 Shoppers looking for a fuel-sipping hybrid with an attractive price can add the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid to their list. When the 2025 Honda Civic...Read More»

2022 Dodge Durango, Ram HD trucks recalled for software fail
2022 Dodge Durango, Ram HD trucks recalled for software fail

Dodge's Durango SUV and Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks are being recalled An anti-lock braking flaw could lead to a loss of stability control A software update should cure most vehicles—for free The electronic stability control system in 211,581 Dodge Durango and Ram heavy-duty trucks...Read More»

Getting to 50.4 mpg: CAFE rule translates to 38 mpg by 2032
Getting to 50.4 mpg: CAFE rule translates to 38 mpg by 2032

The NHTSA will increase fuel economy standards by 2% through model year 2031 passenger vehicles and pickup trucks, the agency announced Friday. That translates to a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) target of 50.4 mpg, with different timelines for passenger vehicles and pickups trucks and vans...Read More»

Kia recalls 462,869 Telluride SUVs for fire risk
Kia recalls 462,869 Telluride SUVs for fire risk

Kia on Friday urged owners of the Kia Telluride SUV to park outside due to an issue with a front seat motor that can catch fire. The recall covers 462,869 Telluride SUVs dating back to when the popular three-row SUV launched in 2020. The recall covers every Telluride made from Jan. 9, 2019 through...Read More»

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