General
GM Adds Apple Music to Infotainment
GM has will add streaming Apple Music to its infotainment system, replicating some parts of the Apple CarPlay system found in most cars.
Advice
Used Electric Car Tax Credits Explained for 2026
While the United States federal government no longer provides tax credits, many states still have programs of their own.
Midsize Car
2026 Honda Accord Starts at $29,590
Honda’s excellent Accord midsize sedan will get only modest tech updates for 2026, but keep its price nearly unchanged.
General
Wholesale Used Car Prices Inch Up
The wholesale prices dealers pay for used cars ticked up early in December. Retail prices are likely to follow in late January.
General
Car Thefts Fell in Early 2025
Car theft fell 23% in the first six months of 2025, with four Hyundai and Kia models remaining among the most-stolen cars.
Compact SUV Crossover
Honda Recalls Hydrogen-Powered CR-V
Honda has recalled 388 CR-V e:FCEV SUVs because a coolant leak can short-circuit their fuel cells, leaving them without drive power.
General
Tesla May Lose Right to Sell Cars in California for 30 Days
The California DMV announced this week that it will suspend Tesla’s license to sell cars for 30 days because of misleading marketing.
Midsize SUV Crossover
Mopar Wants to Put an Ugly Christmas Sweater on Your Jeep
Mopar and Mek Magnet are selling specialized Trail Armor decorations that wrap your Jeep in an ugly holiday sweater design.
Electric Vehicle
EVs Made up Just 5.4% of New Car Sales in November
Just 5.4% of the cars Americans bought in November were electric, down from 11.6% in September, according to Cox Automotive.
General
Hyundai, Kia Will Retrofit 4 Million Cars to Combat Thefts
Kia and Hyundai will install armored ignition cylinders in 4 million older cars and reimburse some owners for damages in attempted thefts.