High Performance Car
2026 BMW M2 CS: Lighter, More Powerful, Pricey
The track-ready 2026 BMW M2 starts at nearly 2.5 times the price of the 2 Series, but outperforms it in every way.
Sean Tucker
General
Car Sales Slowing as Early Tariff Binge Trails Off
Americans went on a car-buying binge in March and April. It has trailed off, though some brands still have many pre-tariff vehicles to sell.
General
Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Due to Faulty Backup Cameras
Ford and its Lincoln luxury arm have recalled 1,075,299 vehicles because their rearview cameras may freeze or fail to display an image.
Electric Vehicle
Kia Drops Prices on Some 2026 EV9 Models
Despite new car tariffs, Kia has dropped prices on some trim levels of its EV9 3-row electric SUV for 2026
General
Honda Factory Shows Complexity of Car Tariffs
A tour of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant factory shows the challenges of using tariffs to reshape the auto industry.
Electric Vehicle
Americans Bought Fewer EVs in April
Electric vehicles (EVs) made up just 6.9% of the new cars Americans bought in April as the EV market faced economic and policy challenges.
Compact Pickup Truck
Report: Compact Toyota Pickup Coming
A new report says Toyota has decided to return to the compact truck market after a long absence, but hasn’t set a debut date for the model.
High Performance Car
BMW Shows Photos of M2 CS; Specs Coming Soon
BMW has released photos of its upcoming 2026 M2 CS high-performance coupe. We expect specifications this week.
Electric Vehicle
Report: Tariffs Could Endanger Volvo EX30
Volvo’s new CEO says threats of more tariffs could make sales of the brand’s new EX30 subcompact electric SUV almost impossible in the U.S.
Compact SUV Crossover
2026 GMC Terrain Gets Luxury, Rugged Trims
GMC will offer upscale Denali and rugged AT4 trim levels of its Terrain compact SUV in 2026, and keep prices relatively stable.