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Dodge, Ford, Hyundai Split North American Car of the Year Awards
The Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo, and Hyundai Palisade took 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year honors.
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Car Loans Getting Easier to Find
Americans had an easier time qualifying for car loans in December than in any month since October 2022, with nearly 74%
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Average New Car Price Topped $50,000 in December
The average American new car buyer paid $50,326 in December, a record high despite relatively high incentives.
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Ford Recalls 272,000 Vehicles Over Rollaway Risk
Ford has issued a recall for 272,645 Mustang Mach-E SUVs, Maverick pickups, and F-150 Lightning EV trucks because they could roll away when parked.
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EV Sales Crashed as 2025 Ended
Electric vehicles made up 7.8% of all new cars sold in the U.S. in 2025, but the total reflects wild swings quarter by quarter.
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BMW Recalls X3 Over Steering Wheel Movement When Still
BMW has recalled 36,922 X3 SUVs because their steering wheels can move unexpected while the car is stationary.
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Chrysler, Jeep Parent Cancels All Plug-in Hybrids
Stellantis has ceased production of all of its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, the company says, with extended-range electric models on the way.
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Self-Driving Cars Will Use Teal Lights Under New Standard
Under a new auto industry standard, future cars will use blue-green exterior lights to show their automation systems are engaged.
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Ford: We’ll Offer ‘Eyes-Off Driving,’ ‘Vehicle Brain,’ and More
Ford announced a raft of future technology projects this week, including an AI-powered virtual assistant and “eyes-off” driving.
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Chinese Automaker May Enter U.S. by 2029
An executive from Chinese automaker Geely Holdings told a reporter the company could announce U.S. sales within three years.