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Thousands Of Cadillac EVs Recalled Over A Feature Meant To Impress

1 day ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

Cadillac is recalling over 40,000 Lyriqs with displays that can go blank. The 2023 and 2024 models will receive updated software to address the issue. The update can be delivered over-the-air or installed at local dealerships. The Cadillac Lyriq has been a hit for General Motors and has attracted new customers to the brand. However, the electric crossover is now the subject of a sizable recall.
Kia's Seltos Is About To Get A Huge Makeover | Carscoops

1 day ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

The camouflage is starting to come off the redesigned Kia Seltos. It features a boxier, but evolutionary design with streamlined styling. The model is expected to debut next year with a hybrid powertrain. The Seltos plays an important role in Kia’s lineup and Americans snapped up nearly 60,000 units last year. However, it’s getting old as the current model was introduced in 2019. Kia is now working on a redesigned crossover and it has been spied undergoing testing in Europe.
Trump Targets Musk’s Empire As Tesla Stock Tanks Hard

1 day ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

The friendship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears to have ended after a public clash. Musk criticized Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” prompting Trump to lash out at Musk’s companies. Trump responded by threatening to“terminate Elon’s governmental subsidies and contracts.”Donald Trump and Elon Musk seemed like a match made in heaven as they’re both rich, egotistical billionaires that crave attention.
Lotus Just Made The Emira More Affordable And That’s Not The Only Surprise For 2026

1 day ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

Lotus expands the Emira range for 2026 with a base model and sharper V6 SE variant. De-tuned Turbo packs 360 hp from a 2.0-liter engine and reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds. The V6 SE gains retuned suspension, better handling, and red calipers on 20-inch wheels. The Lotus Emira turns four years old next month, so the company is keeping things fresh by announcing a handful of updates for 2026. This includes an all-new Emira V6 SE as well as more traditional model year updates.
You Can Thank Ford And GM For Hemi's Return | Carscoops

1 day ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 returns in the 2026 Ram 1500. This was 18 months in the making, but a worthwhile move. Ram was concerned about losing V8 fans to Ford and GM. When Ram introduced the facelifted 1500 in the fall of 2023, the reaction was swift. While many praised the updated truck, fans were upset to see that the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was no longer an option.
You Can Forget About Cheap Full Size Trucks

2 days ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

Ram’s CEO has suggested the days of full-size trucks costing less than $40,000 are over. The brand will return to sub-$40,000 pricing when it launches its Dakota successor. Ram has more than 25 product announcements planned through the end of 2026. Between tariffs and inflation, vehicle prices have skyrocketed in recent years. The average transaction price of a new vehicle was $48,699 in April, and that’s up from $36,843 in April 2019. We’ll save you the math: that’s an $11,856 increase in six years.
Ram Gives Fans The One Thing They Wanted

2 days ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

Ram brings back 5.7L Hemi V8 in 2026 1500 after dropping it last year. It’s a $1,200 option and makes 395 hp, 410 lb-ft of torque on most trims. The truck is currently available to order and deliveries start this summer. Not that long ago, the Hemi V8 was looking like an endangered species. It was dropped from the Jeep Grand Cherokee and eschewed by the redesigned Dodge Charger.
BMW’s Biggest Electric SUV Could Spawn Variants Pushing Toward 1,000 HP

2 days ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

BMW is preparing to launch new generations of its X5, X6, and X7, including electric variants. The redesigned X5 is expected to arrive first, with production possibly starting next summer. The iX7 M70 could deliver over 800 hp, while an Alpina variant could have around 900 hp. BMW’s X-family isn’t done evolving just yet.
Chrysler Celebrates 100 Years By Slapping A Sticker On A Minivan

2 days ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

Chrysler has introduced the 2026 Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition. It’s based on the Pacifica Select and starts at $44,390 or $52,565 in PHEV guise. The special edition has a decal, a surround view camera, and not much else. Chrysler is celebrating their centennial by unveiling the Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition. It’s a half-hearted styling package that certainly wasn’t 100 years in the making. So how bad is it? Chrysler didn’t even bother creating a special edition badge.
American Kias Were Accidentally Programmed With Logic Made For Korea

2 days ago | carscoops.com | Michael Gauthier

Kia is recalling over 82,000 K5 sedans due to a lighting issue related to software. The cars have a turn signal logic that was developed for the Korean market. When the turn signal is activated, the parking light may not stay illuminated. Kia is recalling tens of thousands of K5 sedans over a lighting issue, which can reduce visibility. This increases the risk of a crash, while also meaning the vehicle fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.