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Jared Gall

Contributor Jared Gall lucked into an internship at a car magazine when he was still in high school and has been writing about cars for 20 years. He has driven everything from semitrailers and school buses to off-road race buggies and hypercars. Jared is now a hermit with two dogs named after trucks and has an abiding love for the Subaru Baja.

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As the base trim is now gone from the lineup, the entry-level LX is now the Premium, which is itself almost $6,000 more expensive than it was for 2024.
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A Federal Trade Commission rule that laid out “four principles of truth and transparency” to be followed by car dealers has been struck down by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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For now, VW is only building the ID.4 with the larger, 82-kilowatt-hour battery pack; the 62-kWh pack will rejoin the lineup later in 2025, with all models to gain additional content sometime midyear.
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Ford refreshed the Explorer for the 2025 model year, giving the mid-size SUV a selection of new grilles, new LED headlights and a thoroughly updated interior.
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The Sentra Midnight Edition is back after a one-year hiatus, giving shoppers another flavor of Nissan’s bestselling car and helping the marque move black paint in meaningful volumes.
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IIHS hopes that, by incorporating DAMAGE into its analysis of crash tests, it will be able to inform improvements to airbag design that can reduce the risk of brain injuries.
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Starting at $38,490 (including destination), the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E is not only cheaper than its predecessor, but it boasts some substantial improvements, too.
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With a base price of $41,945 (including destination), the 2025 Volvo XC40 remains a charming, well-rounded small SUV.
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While the 2025 Terrain’s base price increases $1,300 from 2024, it comes with a significant infusion of standard tech, from additional safety systems to a larger touchscreen and heated front seats.
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For 2025, the Mercedes-EQ EQE Sedan gets a new battery pack and interior enhancements.