General
Mixed News on Applying for a Car Loan
Auto lenders approved more car loans in April than in March, but were more reluctant to lend to those with lower credit scores.
Sean Tucker
General
2025 Hyundai Palisade Recalled Over Fire Risk
Hyundai has issued a recall for 620 units of its 2025 Palisade SUV because an oil pump problem can trigger a vehicle fire.
General
Ford Launches Beachy Coastal Package for Bronco
The new Ford Custom Garage division has launched one of its first projects, a beachy Bronco called the Coastal Package.
Compact SUV Crossover
Toyota Teases 2026 RAV4
Toyota has begun teasing a redesigned RAV4. Details are scarce, but we think the model may offer a hybrid powertrain as standard equipment.
General
China Tariff Deal Will Have Little Effect on Car Prices
American and Chinese negotiators have reached a temporary deal to lower tariffs, but it’s unlikely to change car prices.
Midsize SUV Crossover
Jeep Teases Refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee
Jeep has released a pair of photos teasing changes to the Grand Cherokee, inside and out, for the 2026 model year.
General
Deal May Temporarily Lower Tariff on British Cars
The White House yesterday announced a deal to temporarily lower tariffs on some U.K.-built cars, but the deal hasn’t been signed.
Electric Vehicle
Report: Tesla Kills Cybertruck Range Extender, Offers Refunds
After a month of rumors, the planned Range Extender battery pack for Tesla’s Cybertruck pickup appears scrapped.
General
Ford Recalls Just 3 F-150 Lightning Trucks Over Fire Risk
Ford has announced a recall covering just three examples of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup from model year 2023.
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Volvo Recalls More Than 400,000 Vehicles Over Backup Cameras
Volvo has recalled 413,151 vehicles because their backup cameras may not display an image without a software update.