General
15 Is the New 25: Auto Tariffs Could Drop
President Trump dropped tariffs on Japanese cars to 15% this week. Now, other countries are aiming for similar agreements.
Sean Tucker
General
Musk: Tesla’s Upcoming Affordable Car Is ‘Just a Model Y’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors last night that a planned low-cost electric car is a cheaper Model Y.
Fullsize SUV Crossover
2026 Toyota Sequoia Gets New Interior Style
For the 2026 model year, the Toyota Sequoia gets new available interior design schemes and a bright blue TRD model.
General
Jaguar E-Pace Recalled Over Airbag Tears
Jaguar has recalled 657 E-Pace SUVs because their passenger’s side frontal airbags may tear as they deploy.
General
2026 Honda Prelude Will Have Civic Type R Genes
Honda will resurrect the Prelude name for a sporty coupe using the Civic Type R’s chassis and the Civic Hybrid’s powertrain.
Luxury Car
Driving the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
BMW makes a subcompact car on a chassis meant for front-wheel drive, which is a little like when a high-end chef sometimes makes a burger.
General
U.S.-Japan Trade Deal May Favor Japanese Automakers
The White House announced a trade deal with Japan that may lower auto tariffs by 10% for Japanese automakers.
Electric Vehicle
Reports: Mercedes Stops Taking Most EV Orders in U.S.
Mercedes-Benz isn’t getting out of the electric vehicle (EV) game. But it is dialing back its U.S. EV plans dramatically.
Fullsize Pickup Truck
Report: Ram TRX to Return Soon
A new report says Ram’s 1500 TRX supertruck could return as soon as January, possibly with more than 720 hp.
High End Luxury Car
Lexus Keeps the LC Model for 2026, but Kills the Hybrid
The Lexus LC Coupe and Convertible will stay in the lineup for 2026, though a hybrid powertrain option is gone.