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1 week ago | cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |Mark Hayes |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

NEW YORK – Only 18 months after it debuted as a stylish, peach-colored concept car, the Kia EV4 is nearly ready to hit the road, with the wraps coming off the production model at the New York Auto Show today. This tallish, angular, slick-looking fastback sedan will have more than 300 miles of range, loads of driver-assistance gear and quick charging times.

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.

2 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

A decade ago, we were promised self-driving cars, and while we're a long way from that dream, we are getting some very sophisticated hands-free systems in more kinds of vehicles. Ford BlueCruise is one such system. It allows drivers to completely remove their hands from the steering wheel under particular circumstances so the car can take over what are usually the most boring parts of a long drive. Key Takeaways BlueCruise is a hands-free driving system that works on most highways.

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.

1 month ago | cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

CreditJohn M. Vincent | U.S. News & World Report Road-Tripping the Second-Gen Rivian R1S Electric SUVThey call them atmospheric rivers. They’re when storms line up to lash the west coast with days of steady rain. Not the best time to head to the beach, right? But that’s just what I did when I had the second-generation Rivian R1S SUV for a week of testing. Feeling Mother Nature’s fury with the wind, rain, and pounding surf can test the will of some vehicles and their drivers, but not the R1S.