10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Ram Trucks Rock Volkswagen Atlas’ World

Things took a turn for the worse as a federal safety recall last week shed light on malfunctioning turn signals and high beams in some 142,000 Ram pickup trucks. As we noted in our report on the recall — which tops Cars.com’s weekly countdown of most read news stories — affected vehicles span a large swath of the current lineup, including model-year 2023 Ram 1500s and 2023-24 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks.

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In the malfunctioning models, the steering column control module could activate the high-beam headlights when the driver uses the turn signal, or vice versa, and the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly — confusing the driver or impairing visibility for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column control module for free. For further details, including when owners can expect to receive their official notification and how to get more info in the meantime, follow the link below to the No. 1 news story of the week.

On a more positive note — at least, in part — our rapid-fire roundup of the pros and cons of the updated-for-2024 Volkswagen Atlas runs a distant second place on this week’s countdown. On the bright side are nicely upgraded, soft-touch cabin materials in the places you need them most, in addition to improved infotainment displays; a return to physical steering-wheel buttons versus haptic controls; the new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine imbuing the SUVs with improved acceleration over even the outgoing six-cylinder and fuel savings over the outgoing four-cylinder; a comfortable and controlled ride; expanded standard features; and a bigger options menu that includes a head-up display and a 360-degree camera system for tight-space maneuvering. Our reviewers took a dim view, however, of how the interior appointments get cheaper as you get lower; hides frequently used functions inside the touchscreen display; and increases in price by more than $2,600 for the base trim.

For full details on what we love and what we loathe about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, follow the link below to the No. 2 news story of the week.

Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, Honda CR-V, Toyota Grand Highlander, Buick Envista, Tesla Cybertruck, Kia Sportage, Lucid Air and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:

1. 142,000-Plus Ram Trucks Recalled for Turn Signals and High Beams

2. Is the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas a Good SUV? 6 Pros, 3 Cons

3. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy

4. 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Up Close: Living Large, Feeling Smaller

5. What MPG Does the 2024 Honda CR-V Get?

6. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Disappoints in IIHS Crash-Testing

7. Is the 2024 Buick Envista a Good SUV? 5 Pros, 4 Cons

8. 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin, More Specs and Estimated Pricing Revealed

9. 2024 Kia Sportage Receives Top Safety Award

10. 2023 Lucid Air Touring: What We Learned Driving a More Affordable Air

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