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1 week ago | 
cars.usnews.com | George Kennedy |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt
Prices for new cars seem to be climbing higher every year. Combine economic influences with the fact that modern vehicles are packed with more safety tech and convenience features than ever before, and it’s the perfect storm for rising prices. But don’t lose hope just yet—there are still budget-friendly options available. Some automakers continue to offer compact (and subcompact) cars and crossovers that deliver solid value without sacrificing quality.
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4 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Cody Trotter |Cherise Threewitt |Warren Clarke |George Kennedy
It’s a funny thing. Once upon a time, an electric pickup truck would’ve blown your grandpappy’s socks off. Now, they’re a common sight (or at least, not an uncommon one), and the class features a half-dozen models, with more on the way. The 2026 Sierra EV is one of them, and GMC hopes this year’s updates will help it stand out against foes like the Ford F-150 Lightning and frenemies like the Chevrolet Silverado EV. The Sierra EV debuted for the 2024 model year with one trim and one battery.
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1 month ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Zach Doell |Mark Hayes |George Kennedy |Warren Clarke
CreditZach Doell | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2025 Bentley Continental GT SpeedThere I was, stuck in traffic on I-95 between a Mercedes-Benz G-Class and a black vinyl-wrapped Tesla Cybertruck. As I sat there sipping my morning coffee, I could see other commuters ogling at these hulking $100,000 vehicles, with one driver even snapping a quick pic of the Cybertruck. Nobody was looking in my direction.
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2 months ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Jim Henry |George Kennedy
It seems like "tariff" is the word of the moment. Early in his second term, President Donald Trump initially implemented 10% tariffs on goods coming in from China, with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports coming a few weeks later. Today, he is imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada. The tariffs will remain in place indefinitely at the President's discretion and may increase if other nations retaliate. There are also threats of tariffs on European imports.
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2 months ago | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Mark Hayes |George Kennedy |Warren Clarke
CreditJohn M. Vincent| U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: The Growing Ioniq 5 FamilyPALM SPRINGS, Calif. — It seems like only a moment ago that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrived on the scene as one of the first strong competitors to the sales-leading Tesla Model Y. But that was 2022, and it’s time for a refresh of Hyundai’s electric SUV.
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2 months ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Ryan Maxin |Rusha Shrestha |Cherise Threewitt |George Kennedy
CHEVY CHASE, Md. – Porsche is bolstering its urban presence in an attempt to attract new buyers, particularly those who also enjoy coffee, branded merchandise and free Wi-Fi.The luxury automaker has established a string of “studios” across the U.S. and abroad, the most recent of which opened its doors in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in September 2024.
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2 months ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy |Warren Clarke
CHICAGO – It’s only been three years since the Subaru Forester Wilderness burst on the scene to challenge pint-size off-roaders like the Jeep Compass Trailhawk and Ford Bronco Sport, but already there’s a new one. The Japanese automaker unveiled the 2026 Forester Wilderness this morning at a preview for this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy
CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World Report CES 2025: Focusing on Automotive TechnologyLAS VEGAS, Nev. — The annual Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas is simply massive, filling not only the spacious Las Vegas Convention Center but also nearly every event space on the Las Vegas Strip. The technology trade show, which is not open to the general public, hosted 141,000 attendees this year, according to event organizers.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | George Kennedy |Cherise Threewitt
It’s official – Honda and its luxury offshoot Acura are going full-speed ahead on developing electric vehicles. Over the past year, we’ve seen the launch of the Honda Prologue EV SUV and its luxury counterpart, the Acura ZDX – both of which are built in partnership with General Motors. More recently, Honda unveiled its future-forward 0 SUV and Saloon prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Now Acura is making waves with its next electric SUV, the RSX.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Alex Kwanten |Nick Spagnoli |George Kennedy
CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2025 Audi RS 6 AvantVANCOUVER, Wash. — With the exception of the Subaru Outback, which is near the line between wagon and crossover, station wagons in America have been driven to niche status. Sure, we still have the Volvo V90 Cross Country, Audi A4 and A6 Allroads and Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain, but they don’t sell at high volumes, and they have to pretend to be SUVs to survive.
