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Auto review: 2026 RX350h is the Lexus your garage deserves

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As models are refreshed across fleets nationwide, Lexus sticks to their guns and continues to do what they do best, ensuring the RX is a fan-favorite.

Our weeklong tester was wrapped in Incognito – “army grey,” as I like to call it – and really showed out nicely. Its $56K base price was a solid base for the upscale luxury vehicle brand,...Read more

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Toyota adds $1 billion investment across Kentucky, Indiana plants

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GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Toyota Motor Corp. is investing $1 billion between its Kentucky and Indiana plants as part of a broader $10 billion multiyear commitment to manufacturing in the United States, the company said Monday.

The move comes amid a push from President Donald Trump to both entice and coerce more companies to make their products within...Read more

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General Motors tests self-driving tech on Michigan, California highways

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DETROIT — General Motors Co. on Monday began testing its new, mostly self-driving technology on Michigan and California highways.

Trained drivers are behind the wheels of 200 test vehicles to take over if necessary, according to the Detroit automaker. GM said it's been collecting data from test vehicles driven in 34 states over the last six ...Read more

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Uber and Rivian plan to bring robotaxis to California

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Uber is expanding its role in the robotaxi industry through a new partnership with Rivian, the Irvine-based electric-vehicle maker.

Uber and Rivian announced a partnership Thursday that could bring up to 50,000 self-driving R2 vehicles to cities across the U.S., Canada and Europe by 2031.

The Rivian robotaxis would be available exclusively ...Read more

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Jeep and Dodge EV drivers can now use Tesla chargers with an adapter

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Owners of electric vehicles from Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Maserati can now plug into Tesla Inc.'s expansive North American network of chargers using an adapter, Stellantis NV said Thursday.

Stellantis EV drivers can use more than 27,500 Tesla V3 and V4 Supercharger stalls spread across North America after the company initially announced that ...Read more

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Auto review: Strapped into the insane, 700-horsepower Ford F-150 Super Lobo

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RICHMOND, Michigan — The compact Ford Maverick Lobo street truck is a treat. Lowered chassis, Turbofan wheels, four-wheel-drift mode. All that’s missing is a supercharged Coyote V-8 engine.

EEEEEEAHWWWRRGH! Say hello to big brother, Ford F-150 Lobo with Supercharger Kit.

The Dream Cruise is gonna freak over this beast. I exited Rapid Road ...Read more

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Auto review: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox makes EVs seem shockingly normal

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At their best, Chevrolets have always been designed for Middle America, where the high school gym is a coliseum, the marching band is a Roman legion, and Friday night lights are worshipped with the fervor of a televangelist after three cans of Mountain Dew. These cars don’t try to impress, because impressing costs money, and Middle America has...Read more

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Auto review: Redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness is still a capable family wagon

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I don’t want to like this car. Subaru decided to redesign its iconic Outback, a high-riding wagon that virtually invented the crossover segment, with boxy SUV styling that seemingly rejects its wagon origins.

However, if we peel away the new rugged suit, we find the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness doesn’t stray far from what very loyal ...Read more

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Lone survivor of fiery Cybertruck crash was trapped by electronic doors, lawsuit says

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The only survivor of a Cybertruck crash in Piedmont is suing Tesla, saying the vehicle's electronic doors failed to open while he was trapped inside, surrounded by flames.

On Nov. 27, 2024, Jordan Miller was riding in the passenger seat when the driver, who was speeding, lost control and crashed into a tree at Hampton Road and King Avenue. The ...Read more

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Honda's car troubles began long before disastrous bet on EVs

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Honda Motor Co. invested too much and too late into a short-lived electric vehicle boom, and now finds itself saddled with an aging line-up and questions about its future as an automaker.

The Japanese company stunned investors by dropping a ¥2.5 trillion ($15.7 billion) impairment charge bomb last week stemming largely from its ill-timed bet ...Read more

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Ford recalls thousands of SUVs, trucks and Mustangs for EcoBoost issue

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A new Ford Motor Co. notice is recalling tens of thousands of vehicles like the Explorer, Maverick, Bronco and Mustang for an issue with its EcoBoost engines that can result in a loss of power.

The recall affects 47,804 vehicles in the United States and its territories with 1.5-, 2.0- or 2.3-liter engines and also includes Escapes, Rangers and ...Read more

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Carmakers warn US over Chinese autos ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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U.S. auto lobbyists urged the Trump administration to keep Chinese carmakers out of the American market, sounding an alarm about the threats posed ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China’s efforts to “dominate” the global auto industry and gain access to the U.S. “pose a direct threat...Read more

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Auto review: The 2026 Dodge Charger Sedan will change your mind about owning an SUV

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In the golden age of the full-size American sedan, one could measure his worth by the length of his car. That was when Detroit understood that Americans required elbow room, not because we were all large, but because freedom demands acreage. The bench seat of a Chevrolet Caprice was a prairie; courtships were conducted on them. And fuel ...Read more

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Auto review: 2026 GMC Acadia Denali elevates three-row stealth luxury with new ultimate style

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One drive of the three-row GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate proves that nobody needs ostentation to get grace and pace in a vehicle that fits the entire family.

GMC’s Denali nameplate has been described as signifying “stealth luxury.” It's a vehicle trim level for people who want comfort and style without pretension. These upscale drivers can ...Read more

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Sony's newest gadget is a $100,000 EV, and it's debuting in California

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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California's roads.

It is stuffed to the sunroof with speakers and screens, and it's a Sony.

Sony's joint venture with Honda, Sony Honda Mobility, will launch a luxury EV brand called Afeela just in California this year.

The sedan is a brash bet that the ...Read more

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Auto review: 2026 Escalade IQ proves Cadillac is still luxurious

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As manufacturers continue to find new ways to please consumers both in terms of value and aesthetics, Cadillac keeps its eyes on the prize. With the Escalade IQ, an iconic top seller goes all electric with an impressive range of 460 miles.

Priced at $130,000 base, the newly designed Escalade IQ features a fresh body and platform delivering ...Read more

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The small work van went extinct in the US. Ram is bringing it back

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Ram is reviving the midsize work van — a class of vehicle that's become a rare breed in the United States over the last few years.

The new ProMaster City is based off of a small work vehicle that's been kicking around Europe under other Stellantis NV brand names such as Peugeot and Fiat the last several years. Combined, it's sold more than 1....Read more

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Want to bring in a Chinese EV from Canada? Here's what to know

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WASHINGTON — Chinese electric vehicles, vaunted for their high tech and low price points, will soon flank the United States auto market from the north and south.

Made-in-China models have already gained a significant foothold in Mexico, accounting for about 1 in 5 new vehicles of all powertrain styles sold in the country last year. And Canada...Read more

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Auto review: Chevy Bolt 2.0 is back 'n' better

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WESTLAKE, California — My 2027 Chevrolet Bolt tester is a cutie. Dressed in Habanero Orange, it merged onto Highway 101. ZOT! I nailed the throttle and instant electric torque launched me like, well, a bolt into early morning traffic north of Los Angeles.

“Hey, Google,” I barked while looking at the 13% state of battery charge. “Take me...Read more

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JD Power finds what matters most to car owners in service visits

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Despite setting an annual recall record last year, Ford Motor Co.'s customer service satisfaction improved seven rankings, according to JD Power's annual study.

Mini topped the list of mass-market brands in the 2026 U.S. Customer Service Index that measured satisfaction among service at franchised dealer and aftermarket service facilities for ...Read more