General
New Record: Average New Car Prices Surpasses $50,000
The average American new car buyer paid $50,080 in September — a new record, and the first time the figure has ever topped the $50,000 mark.
Sean Tucker
Sub Compact Car
Driving the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
A week of driving proves that the 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV is exactly what you think it is, which is great news for car shoppers.
Midsize SUV Crossover
2026 Nissan Murano Goes AWD-Only
The Nissan Murano SUV will be all-wheel drive (AWD) only for 2026, and gain an optional driver assist system.
General
Americans Bought Record Number of EVs in Third Quarter
Electric vehicles made up a record 10.5% of the cars Americans bought last quarter, but the number was inflated.
Electric Vehicle
Chevy Bolt Returns as America’s Cheapest EV
Chevrolet has brought back its once-canceled Bolt EV for the 2027 model year, for a limited run with updated tech.
Midsize SUV Crossover
Kia Recalls 40,000 Sorentos Over Fire Risk
Kia recalled 39,536 Sorento SUVs because a wiring harness in their heating and cooling systems can overheat, creating a fire risk.
General
BMW Recalls 145,000 Over Fire Risk
BMW recalled 145,102 vehicles because their starter motors can overheat, creating a fire risk under the hood.
General
GM Changes Plan to Continue $7,500 EV Discount
GM will offer a $7,500 discount on some electric vehicles (EVs) through the end of this month, not the end of the year.
General
2026 Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid Sees $10K Price Drop
Mazda has cut the starting price of its CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) by more than $10,000 for the 2026 model year.
Fullsize Pickup Truck
Ford Will Pause F-150 Lightning Production After Supplier Fire
Ford halts F-150 Lightning production after a supplier fire last month. The stoppage could last months, and affect production of other vehicles.