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2 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Nate Parsons
CreditAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.|Which Cars Are the Most American? The auto industry has had a rocky 2025 so far, with the addition, and retraction, and addition, and retraction of tariffs on cars and parts manufactured outside the United States. These tariffs are expected to add thousands of dollars to the price of new vehicles, putting a squeeze on both production and consumer demand.
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2 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Nate Parsons
Heat pumps are a hot topic these days (pun intended). Many homeowners are opting for this climate-friendlier technology when it comes time to replace or upgrade their home heating systems, but did you know that heat pumps are making their way into cars too? Specifically, they're used in electric vehicles, which don't have an internal combustion engine pouring out excess heat.
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3 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Blair Travers |Warren Clarke |Cody Trotter
CreditScout Motors Inc.|The Truck Market Is About to Pick UpPickup trucks have evolved well beyond their origins as bare-bones workhorses. Today’s most popular models still have the serious muscle that built the segment, but they’ve also become a lot more efficient, capable, and luxurious. More than ever, they’re loaded with creature comforts, cutting-edge tech, and versatile interiors that make them ready for work or play.
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4 weeks 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.
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1 month 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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1 month 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.
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1 month 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 | 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.
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2 months ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |Mark Hayes |Cherise Threewitt |Warren Clarke
When it starts rolling off the assembly line at Hamtramck, Michigan, this summer, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL will be the largest SUV the brand, or any of its GM sisters, has ever built. Cadillac took the wraps off this enlarged version of the electric Escalade IQ today, and it measures 228.5 inches long stem to stern while boasting a claimed 460 miles of range from a 205-kWh battery pack.
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2 months 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.
