A surprising start to 2025 It’s not often that the minivan earns a headline, but 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point. Sales of several top models, including the Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, and Honda Odyssey, are up significantly through April, signaling a comeback few expected. While SUVs still dominate American driveways, minivans […]
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Consumers get the short end of the stick with the recent fed reversal The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has canceled a 2023 settlement with the financing arm of Toyota that had ordered the automaker’s division to pay a $12 million penalty to the federal government and $48 million to car buyers allegedly targeted […]
Speeders, beware Speeding is one of the most commonly ticketed traffic infractions in the United States, as the dangers of this act on our public highways shouldn’t be underestimated. According to the latest publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding contributed to 29% of traffic fatalities in 2023, a year in […]
New platform, new look, new Jeep Compass The Jeep Compass arrives rebuilt from the ground up as it enters the next generation, complete with a new platform, updated styling, and, most importantly, all-new powertrains. Combustion engines are out, replaced by hybrid and all-electric options for the upcoming model year. Crossovers may hold a special place […]
Tesla owners confirm they are being targeted, most often in the south Tesla vehicles have become lightning rods for people’s disdain for CEO Elon Musk, with many simply mocking or ridiculing drivers. A new report suggests some are taking it a step further; almost half of the respondents say their vehicles have been “intentionally damaged,” […]
Trump cuts U.K. automakers some slack The U.S. and the U.K. have confirmed a limited trade deal to reduce tariffs on U.K. vehicle imports from 27.5% to 10%. Discounted levies on auto part imports are not part of the agreement, and the decreased tariffs have a limit of 100,000 cars annually. Jaguar Land Rover, which […]
Volvo warns that this vital safety device may not work as intended According to new documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Swedish luxury brand Volvo is recalling more than 413,000 vehicles due to a software defect that renders several models across its lineup noncompliant with a federal safety standard. The massive […]
Secret Service agents have a very important job Granted their status as one of the world’s most influential political leaders, the President of the United States is one of the most protected human assets in the world. Without fail, it is nearly impossible to spot them during public appearances without being within a stone’s throw […]
It seems the same model used for the iPhone may be attractive to drivers, too A new study suggests drivers are increasingly open to a subscription model for their next vehicle, which would upend car ownership. Rather than purchasing, financing, or leasing a car, drivers have become curious about the scheme many use to get […]
Would you be satisfied with Tesla’s offer for qualifying Cybertruck owners? Tesla has canceled the Cybertruck’s planned range extender after initially marketing the $16,000 accessory as a solution to the model’s lower-than-expected range. Elon Musk had previously claimed that the Cybertruck would offer up to 500 miles of range between charges, but as of now, […]