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Stef Schrader

Former News Editor Stef Schrader joined Cars.com in 2024 but began her career in automotive journalism in 2013. She currently has a Porsche 944 and Volkswagen 411 that are racecars and a Mitsubishi Lancer GTS that isn’t a racecar (but sometimes goes on track anyway). Ask her about Fisher-Price Puffalumps.

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What happens when that supply of pre-tariff new vehicles runs out? That’s a problem dealerships are hoping to solve in part with additional used inventory.
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As a result of the sweeping automotive tariffs that went into effect, Subaru quietly raised prices for all of its model lines except for the Solterra.
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Despite facing increased costs from tariffs on its imported vehicles, Volkswagen announced that it plans to keep its current prices steady through the end of June.
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If you’ve ever lamented that your central screen has the user interface you prefer while nothing else in the car matches it, Apple CarPlay Ultra is for you.
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Over 97,000 ChargePoint and ChargePoint partner EV charging stations have now been integrated into the Porsche Charging Service.
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Audi released a few midyear updates to its A5 lineup earlier in 2025, and both the A5 and S5 sedans received a slight bump in price ahead of them going on sale in early May.
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We break down exactly how much the prices of affected Ford and Lincoln models have increased as a result of the recent tariffs.
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Mitsubishi is getting a new electric vehicle based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf, and it’s set to go on sale in the U.S. starting in the summer of 2026.
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The Honda CR-V hybrid has few standout features beyond its exceptionally smooth drivetrain, but it offers a nice blend of space, comfort, utility, fuel economy and driving dynamics.
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Kia announced pricing for its non-hybrid Sportage, and while the face-lift is minor, it includes just enough restyling to push its base trim level up in price by just over $1,500.