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cars.usnews.com | Victoria Scott |Kristen Hall-Geisler |Cody Trotter
Lane-departure warning (LDW) and lane-keep assist (LKA) are two technologies that operate on the same principle: generally, you want to keep your car in its lane. That’s why highways have loud rumble strips next to the shoulders, for example. If you start getting tired or distracted and drift out of your lane, it can easily lead to an accident.
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2 days ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Victoria Scott |Kristen Hall-Geisler |Nate Parsons
The proliferation of electric cars on American roads in recent years has brought with it an immense amount of technology and terminology. Many car shoppers are familiar with what a hybrid is (a car that uses both gas and electric power to move), but there are many different types of hybrids underneath that umbrella. A “mild hybrid” design has become commonplace in recent years, especially with luxury automakers.
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3 days ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Zach Doell |Jasmine Sayles |Mark Hayes
CreditZach Doell | U.S. News & World Report First Impressions: 2025 Ford ExpeditionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you're a foodie, the "farm to table" experience is about as good as it gets, with food so fresh that it may have been harvested hours before. While I'm no culinary expert, I did have a similar experience at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
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1 week ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Alex Kwanten |John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli
U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer and President Trump have announced the framework for a trade deal between the two countries, and cars are one of the most notable parts of the proposed agreement. Notably, the deal isn’t signed yet, and Congressional action is required to make trade deals law. Many details are still unclear, though some broad strokes have been outlined.
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1 week ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Zach Doell |Alex Kwanten |Mark Hayes
CreditZach Doell | U.S. News & World ReportFirst Impressions: 2026 Genesis GV70HOUSTON — I remember thinking "I'll believe it when I see it" back in 2015 when Hyundai announced it would spin off its Genesis sedan into a luxury car brand with a full lineup of cars and SUVs. Well, consider me a believer. In the span of a decade, Genesis has blossomed from an offshoot into a major player in the luxury car segment.
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2 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | John M. Vincent
CreditFord Motor Company|Tow Like a Pro With the Right VehicleFinding the right vehicle to pull your boat, RV, powersports equipment, or other loads is a matter of matching its capability to the weight of the trailer. When you know how much you have to haul, it's simple to find the best towing option. AdvertisementThe key is finding the right balance. You never want your trailer to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle.
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2 weeks ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Jasmine Sayles |John M. Vincent |Nick Spagnoli
CreditJasmine Sayles | U.S. News & World ReportChild-Like Amusement in the Third-Gen Mini JCW ConvertibleSAVANNAH, Ga. — Front-wheel-drive convertibles are a rarity in today’s market. Add in retro yet modern styling plus a lively performance, and the 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible is a unique offering. With an invite from Mini, I had the chance to drive this pint-sized pepster around the heart of Savannah’s Historic District.
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3 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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3 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 | John M. Vincent |Zach Doell |Mark Hayes
LONG BEACH, Calif.— It’s a common lament: today’s cars are too big, expensive and complex. But there’s a new automaker with until-now clandestine plans to change all that. Michigan-based Slate invited me to Long Beach for the unveiling of its first product, the Slate Truck. Since its founding, the company has excelled in keeping its secrets. It is known that Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is a major investor and that the company is pursuing an existing U.S. auto plant to assemble the truck.