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Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are the perfect middle ground between the transition to electric vehicles and continuing to use gasoline-powered vehicles. They use only electricity for short journeys and gasoline for longer journeys. They run on just one energy source, not the other, and can be charged overnight from a standard wall outlet. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV is a three-row… Read More
When you hear the words “electric Jeep,” do you think of a luxurious, high-performance vehicle built for the paved road? You should. Jeep has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S., the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S. It will arrive in dealerships this fall with a starting price of $71,995 (including delivery and shipping) for the Launch Edition model.
VinFast has recalled 284 of its 2022-2024 VF8 SUVs over the risk of the airbags not deploying in the event of an accident. VinFast still has most of the affected vehicles, but the company believes 52 may be sitting in customers’ garages. The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:“A specific VF8…” Source: Kelley Blue Book
Just three years after launching its first products, electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian has unveiled the second-generation R1S SUV and R1T pickup. The look won’t be dramatically different, but the company says it has “hundreds of hardware improvements, performance upgrades, a completely redesigned software experience, and improved custom drives…” Source: Kelley Blue Book
Most of the commotion in the full-size pickup truck market has been between the Detroit Three: the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500, and Ram 1500. However, the 2024 Toyota Tundra and 2024 Nissan Titan are worthy of consideration, as they bring a worthy alternative approach to this highly competitive class. Toyota has released the Tundra… Source: Kelley Blue Read More
Audi has recalled 17,797 Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback SUVs from the 2022 to 2024 model years because their headlights may not comply with U.S. law. Audi said the cars “were equipped with headlight control module software for the EU market.” But the problem is relatively minor: “The low beams do not go out, but… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Rivian has recalled 2,334 vehicles, including the 2023-2024 model year R1S SUV, R1T pickup and EDV delivery van, because headlights may be set too low. The company has told federal safety officials that factory technicians misplaced headlights on certain production days. Rivian has been involved in accidents and… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Chevrolet is recalling just 56 of its 2024 Colorado midsize trucks (all Z71 or Trail Boss models) because they came equipped with the wrong tires from the factory. The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the truck’s tire pressure monitoring system may not function properly in… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Cadillac has issued a recall for 74 2024 Cadillac XT5 SUVs because the airbags may rupture when deployed and become inoperable. Cadillac has told federal safety regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that its airbag suppliers “We’ve made some design changes that affect the overview… Source: Kelley Blue Book
This comparison features two KBB award-winning trucks: the Ford Maverick recently earned top honors as our Compact Pickup Best Buy, while the Toyota Tacoma earned top marks in our Best Midsize Truck rankings. So when comparing the Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma, which one offers better value for money? Source: Kelley Blue Book