Fuel prices in the United States have reached their highest level in four years, with the average cost of regular gasoline now exceeding $4 per gallon in every state. As Memorial Day travel ramps up, drivers across the country are facing noticeably higher costs at the pump with no immediate sign of relief.
Freelander 8 returns as a large electrified SUV, reviving a historic name under a new JLR-Chery brand focused on EVs, hybrids, and range-extenders.
Nissan is making a comeback in the sports car world, with plans to revive classic nameplates like the Silvia. The company’s top executives, including Chief Product Planner Richard Candler, have confirmed their desire to build a more dynamic sports car lineup. After a decade of quiet inactivity, Nissan is eager to reclaim its position as a major player in the performance car market.
The Chevrolet Camaro is expected to make a comeback for the 2028 model year, bringing back an iconic nameplate after its discontinuation in 2024. The new generation is set to retain internal-combustion engines, including an optional V-8, while aiming to reestablish itself in a shrinking performance-car segment.
The U.S. auto market is entering a phase where leasing incentives are expected to improve, driven by rising inventory and a wave of returning vehicles. April 2026 already reflects this trend, with several competitive offers across segments, from compact sedans to electric crossovers. Monthly lease payments remain high, though still below financing costs.
U.S. safety officials weigh banning Chinese airbag inflators after fatal failures linked to replacement parts suspected of being substandard or illegally imported.
Rising fuel prices are reshaping car buying decisions, especially for gasoline-powered models. Ford has introduced a financial incentive aimed at easing this concern by offering prepaid fuel cards with new vehicle purchases.
Volvo is ending sales of its EX30 electric SUV in the US after just one model year, citing shifting market conditions and financial factors.
Toyota is preparing to electrify one of its most trusted SUVs, signaling that the three-row family hauler is officially entering the EV era in 2027.
Mercedes will renew its least expensive model, the A-Class, with a major redesign set for 2028.
Stellantis has announced it will be discontinuing all of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for the 2026 model year.
Once hailed as a smart bridge between gas and electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids are now under scrutiny for their reliability.
Tariffs, rising costs, and global tensions are squeezing U.S. automakers as Ford, GM, and Tesla head into Q3 earnings, testing the industry’s resilience and drawing sharp investor attention.
Once a $93,000 luxury sedan, the 2013 Mercedes S350 Bluetec now sells for around $12K, offering diesel efficiency, strong torque, and classic S-Class comfort in an overlooked used market gem.
Several Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra owners in the US are reporting repeated breakdowns due to premature failures of their 12-volt batteries.
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