Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover
Driving the 2025 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra
We spend a week driving the 2025.5 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Ultra, the top-of-the-line version of Volvo’s updated plug-in hybrid-powered SUV.
Sean Tucker
Electric Vehicle
Chevrolet Recalls Blazer EV Over Parking Brake Problem
Chevrolet has recalled 40,233 Blazer EVs because their parking brakes can engage unexpectedly or stop working altogether.
General
Used Car Prices May Hold Stable Amid Chaos
Car dealers paid just 1.6% more for used cars at auction last month, meaning price inflation is relatively normal.
Fullsize Pickup Truck
GM Recalls Some Crew Cab Trucks Over Airbag Danger
GM recalled 1,658 large pickups because inflators for their roof rail airbags can fail, sending fragments into the cabin like shrapnel.
General
Ford Moves to $0 Down, 0% Financing for Some Vehicles
Ford will end its employee pricing plan, but replace it with $0 down, 0% interest, and 0 payments for 90 days
General
New Trump Tariffs on Japan, South Korea to Mildly Affect Car Prices
New tariffs on Japanese and South Korean imports will raise car prices, but not by much, as cars were already heavily tariffed.
Electric Vehicle
With EV Rebate Ending, Slate Truck Now Priced in ‘Mid-Twenties’
The looming end of the $7,500 EV tax credit means startup Slate Auto’s truck will cost over $20,000 after all.
General
Nissan Recalls 443,000 Over Engine Failure
Nissan and its Infiniti luxury marque have recalled 443,899 vehicles that can suffer engine failure due to manufacturing defects.
Midsize SUV Crossover
Volkswagen Recalls SUVs Over Loose Frame Bolts
Volkswagen recalled 546 midsize SUVs because factory workers may not have tightened some critical bolts to the proper torque.
General
Safety Group: Mental Health Crisis Fueled Spike in Road Deaths
A new study blames fewer police and more mental health issues for a spike in pandemic-era road deaths.