California’s state Senate has approved legislation allowing car dealers to charge buyers up to 1% of a vehicle’s purchase price in document processing fees, with a $500 cap. This $500 limit represents an increase of nearly 500% from the current cap of $85, and the average starting price of a new ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is one of the most cheerful new family vehicles you can buy, but its starting price of $59,995 limits its appeal. That’s still far more expensive than conventional gas or hybrid minivans like the Chrysler Pacifica. However, it looks like a smaller, cheaper ID.Buzz sibling ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of its latest crash tests, and while most models achieved the organization’s 2025 Top Safety Pick+ award - indicating the highest possible safety standards - Ford won’t be pleased with the outcomes for two of its best SUVs. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Nobody but Chevrolet sold an electric vehicle with the option of front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive in a single body style at one time. But it seems that this wasn't cost-effective for the automaker, as it has quietly discontinued the rear-drive variant of the Blazer RS. According to Car and Driver ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A wave of thick air currently surrounds the new and used car market, as trade tariffs and other factors make cars not only more expensive to buy, but also to keep running. According to data from S&P Global Mobility, the average age of a car in the United States is 12.6 years old, and everything ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Tesla cancelled (or at least shelved) plans for an affordable EV to slot in below the Model 3 in price so that it could focus on launching its autonomous robotaxi service, something company CEO Elon Musk said would happen in June. Indeed, Bloomberg recently reported that Tesla would aim to launch ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra haven't been particularly popular EVs, and their popularity may be about to wane a little further, with a new lawsuit concerning faulty batteries being filed in the U.S. Eastern District Court of California. According to a report by Road & Track, the 12-volt ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

The updated Tesla Model Y Juniper was revealed earlier this year, with changes including Cybertruck-inspired styling and a refined interior, all aimed at helping this electric crossover maintain its best-seller status. What the Model Y Juniper did not offer was the option of a third seating row, as ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Ford Motor Company reported a 16% sales increase to 220,959 in May year-over-year, with positive gains at both Ford and Lincoln. Hybrid vehicles led the way with a 28.9% sales increase, totaling 22,719 units, with internal combustion engine sales up 17.2% to 191,517 units. In terms of segments, ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

A smoking car usually indicates burning oil, an imbalanced air-fuel mixture, or nothing more than condensation during a cold start. But in the case of one Kia Telluride owner, smoke was coming from a much unlikelier source: The infotainment screen.  A West Virginia mom named Heather got the ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Ford is always quick to announce incentives just when it looks like automakers can't afford to take any more hits, and now it's about to make its most hardcore off-roader even cheaper. According to Bronco Nation, the Blue Oval is readying adjusted pricing for six variants of the Bronco, but not all ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

When Chrysler threw a party for itself to celebrate its 100th birthday this month, it rolled out an assortment of classic models, from the 1930s-era Airflow sedan to recent concepts like the 2004 ME Four-Twelve and 2022 Halcyon. But there was something missing from the field: new product. The ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Aston Martin has revealed its new Valkyrie LM hypercar, which is derived from its Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) counterpart competing in the world-famous race this weekend. The Valkyrie LM’s 10 owners will enjoy the same 7-speed transmission and 6.5-liter V-12 engine in the LMH version, but this modified ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Whether you're a first-time sports car owner or a seasoned enthusiast, few cars provide the thrills offered by the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But according to a new recall issued by the NHTSA, the Miata may be more thrilling than Mazda intended. The recall documents (under campaign number 25V336000) say ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

If you want a 2026 BMW, the time to buy one is now. On July 1, 2025, the German automaker will be increasing prices of its 2026 models, according to Cars Direct. Depending on the model, you could be paying up to $2,500 more from July, with an increase of up to 3% on selected models. Although it’s ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Volkswagen has announced all the updates for its 2026 lineup, with some 2026 models due to arrive in showrooms in August. Since most models were all-new or significantly refreshed over the last two years, the 2026 updates introduce a few refinements and additional equipment to the VW range. Let’s ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

According to Apple, its CarPlay feature is being used worldwide 600 million times a day (except in some American vehicles). It has evolved from being a bonus feature for vehicle-owning iPhone users into an essential feature for car drivers with updates to the system coming with every major iOS ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

Most automakers don’t release monthly sales results, but Kia, a longstanding exception alongside its sister company, Hyundai, has posted promising delivery numbers for May. Last month, Kia sold 269,148 units, up 1.7% year-over-year. Outside of Korea, Kia moved 223,817 units, a 2.6% annual increase. ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

With classic 1930s styling, a Pininfarina-designed coachbuilt body, and over 800 electric horsepower, new luxury EV startup Decora has officially launched, announcing its ambitious entry to the ultra-luxury segment where it plans to take on the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Founded by ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]

General Motors has released key sales highlights for its vehicles through May 2025, with the biggest piece of news being that Chevrolet has surpassed Ford to become the number two EV brand in the United States. After the first quarter, GM reported that Chevrolet was the fastest-growing EV brand in ... Source: autoblog.com … [Read more...]