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Hyundai launched the Santa Cruz compact pickup for 2022, but a new report says the truck’s first generation will also be its last.
By Jared Gall
January 29, 2026
On an earnings call January 28, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors the automaker will “basically stop production of Model S and X next quarter.”
By Jared Gall
January 29, 2026
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class still bears a strong resemblance to the 2026 model, but the automaker says more than half of the car is “newly developed, updated and refined.”
By Jared Gall
January 29, 2026
From disappearing affordability to less obvious costs rising triple digits, every aspect of buying a vehicle got more expensive over the last year.
By Lawrence Hodge
January 29, 2026
If you already enjoyed what the previous SUV offered, the 2026 Honda Pilot is a smidge better.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Small-car shoppers on a budget who are looking for something with a little personality and a lot of value should check out the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The Ineos Black Edition features black 18-inch wheels and exterior trim, as well as tinted windows and an all-black interior.
By Jared Gall
January 28, 2026
Reviving a whiplash protection test with modified criteria and methods, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated 18 small SUVs.
By Jared Gall
January 27, 2026
The fourth-generation MX-5 Miata enters 2026 with the only change being some new synthetic suede interior trim in the Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package.
By Jared Gall
January 27, 2026
The new Honda Prelude’s gas-electric hybrid drivetrain provides excellent fuel economy, though its performance is just average.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
