Electric Vehicle
Driving the 2026 Lucid Air Touring
A week in the Lucid Air finds a lot to like, but also a car with a very particular target audience that may not work for everyone.
General
Ford, Lincoln Recall 175K Over Flyaway Parts
Ford and Lincoln have recalled 174,853 vehicles because devices that reflect wind away from their moonroofs can fly off.
General
Ford, Lincoln Recall 57K Over Air Bubbles in Windshields
Ford and its Lincoln luxury marque recalled 56,841 SUVs because air bubbles in their windshield glass may obscure the driver’s vision.
Electric Vehicle
Ford Recalls F-150 Lightnings Over Failing Lights
Ford has recalled 14,843 F-150 Lightning pickups moisture can get into their reverse lights, making them flicker or fall dark.
General
Auto Industry Microchip Crisis on Pause
China has agreed not to pause shipments of some critical microchips, which threatened to slow car production and raise prices.
Electric Vehicle
Mercedes Creates Solar Charging Paint
A new Mercedes-Benz concept car uses solar photovoltaic paint to recharge its battery wherever it is parked.
General
Toyota “Can Barely Cover the Demand” for Its Cars
Toyota, coming off a strong October, says it is struggling to keep enough cars in stock to meet demand for them.
Midsize Pickup Truck
Scout Motors: More Than 80% of Buyers Want the Optional Engine
The reborn Scout Motors says that more than 80% of its customers have reserved a car with a range-extending gasoline engine.
General
Maserati Recalls 10,000 Vehicles Over Headlight Aim
Maserati recalled 10,008 vehicles because a missing part can allow their headlights to slip out of horizontal alignment.