Chris Teague

Almost 900,000 General Motors vehicles are now under a preliminary investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for an issue that could cause the engine to fail. While not a recall yet, this action is a step in that direction, and it could lead to expensive repairs for GM if it progresses.

The Porsche Macan EV was supposed to mark the next step forward for the brand’s sporty compact SUV, but it appears the company isn’t ready to let go of internal combustion in the vehicle just yet. A recent report from Autocar suggests that Porsche is considering keeping gas engines around in the next-gen SUVs, a reversal from its previous discussions on the topic.

Look, I’m the last person to shame anyone for their fashion choices, but now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is giving tips on how to dress.A recent study by the crash-testing group found that reflective clothing makes it harder for advanced vehicle safety tech to see pedestrians.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s rule requiring automakers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent starting in 2027 is no more.Newly sworn-in President Trump signed an executive order yesterday, declaring a “national energy emergency” and ending the EPA’s emissions requirements.

The Honda Prologue has been selling like hotcakes, thanks to aggressive incentives and the federal EV tax credit.Acura now wants in on that action and is offering a lease deal on a 2024 ZDX that could make it less than $300 per month.

Tesla has faced numerous investigations and questions about its drivers’ behavior while using its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) tech, but now it’s Ford’s turn under the microscope.The Blue Oval’s BlueCruise system offers hands-free driving on limited-access highways and other roads, which is now under a Preliminary Evaluation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) after two reports of fatal collisions involving the system.

Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models.The EX90 is on sale now, and the EX30 is coming “soon,” but Volvo is also renaming an existing electric model to align with the updated naming system.The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models.

As part of its electrification push, Ford created an EV certification program for its dealers in 2022, which required significant investments and building modifications.The automaker later canceled the program, and now, it’s reimbursing dealers for some of their costs related to EV charger installations and other expenses.

Ram appears to be giving up on the longest-range version of its upcoming 1500 REV electric pickup.Mopar Insiders recently reported that the automaker has canceled the 500-mile version of the truck, leaving only the standard-range model on track for a 2026 release.

The 2025 Honda FourTrax Rubicon Automatic sits at the top of Honda’s ATV range, coming in at $9,999. Honda