General
America Now Effectively Has No Fuel Economy Rules
A new law leaves federal fuel economy standards on the books but ends the fines that enforce them, which could reshape the car market.
Sean Tucker
Electric Vehicle
Lucid Adds Hands-Free Driving
EV builder Lucid this week announced an over-the-air update that will give some owners hands-free highway driving.
General
New Cars Get Slightly More Affordable
New cars grew slightly easier for the average American to afford last month despite car prices rising due to tariffs.
General
Americans Are Borrowing for Longer to Buy Used Cars
Americans are increasingly borrowing for longer to buy used cars. Nearly 70% of loans for used cars now have terms of six years or longer.
General
Porsche Hikes Prices Across Lineup
Porsche has increased prices across its 2026 lineup for the second time in just four months.
Compact SUV Crossover
Ford Recalls 700,000 SUVs Over Fire Risk
Ford has recalled 694,271 compact SUVs because of an engine problem that can lead to an underhood fire.
Luxury Compact SUV
Range Rover Recalls Evoque Over Airbag Tears
Range Rover recalled 20,999 Evoque SUVs from model years 2021-2025 because their passenger airbags may tear as they deploy.
General
New Car Sticker Prices Are Rising, but No One Is Paying Them
The MSRPs of new cars are nearing a record, but actual prices paid remained well below MSRP last month. Here’s why.
General
The Sub-$20,000 Car Will Disappear This Summer
By the end of this summer, some American car shopper will likely drive home in the last vehicle to sell for under $20,000.
Midsize SUV Crossover
Report: GM Stops Selling Some 3-Row SUVs Over Mystery Issue
General Motors has reportedly ordered dealers not to sell some 2026 3-row SUVs over an undisclosed production issue.