General
Reports: White House Considers Easing Some Car Tariffs
Media reports suggest the White House may be considering several moves to ease tariff pressure on new car prices.
Sean Tucker
Compact Pickup Truck
Bezos-Funded Slate Launches Small Electric Truck
Slate, a new startup partly funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, debuted its first product this week — an ultra-cheap electric pickup.
Luxury Car
2026 Lexus ES Gets Eye-Catching Redesign, EV Option
Lexus has unveiled a radically redesigned ES sedan for 2026, available as a hybrid or a pure electric vehicle.
General
Volkswagen Recalls ID. Buzz Over Wrong Brake Warning
Volkswagen has recalled 5,637 ID. Buzz electric vans to change the way they warn drivers of any brake problems.
General
California is Running out of License Plate Numbers
As the state runs out of new license plate numbers, California says it will change its formula for issuing new ones.
Electric Vehicle
Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 5 N Over Braking Issues
Hyundai has issued a recall for 1,589 Ioniq 5 N high-performance vehicles from model year 2025 to fix two software-related braking issues.
Electric Vehicle
Acura Recalls ZDX to Fix Loose Component
Acura has issued a recall for just nine copies of its new ZDX electric vehicle (EV) from model year 2024 to tighten stabilizer bars.
General
Driving the 2025 Audi SQ7
In a week of testing, the 2025 Audi SQ7 proves fast, luxurious, and a little behind the times … perhaps in ways you’ll like.
Electric Vehicle
Cadillac Recalls Some Lyriq SUVs Over Loose Stabilizer Bar
Cadillac has issued a recall for just 17 Lyriq SUVs because a loosely-attached stabilizer bar can separate from the frame.
Fullsize Pickup Truck
Ram Recalls Trucks With Inaccurate Tire Pressure Warnings
Ram has recalled 10,396 Ram 1500 pickups from model year 2025 because they can tell drivers to overinflate their tires.