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A top crash-testing organization recognizes the 2027 Honda Civic for outstanding safety — one Civic, anyway. The Civic hatchback is an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
By Jared Gall
November 6, 2026
The 2027 Ford Explorer earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, and only the lack of one test kept it from doing even better.
By Kirk Bell
November 6, 2026
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee has two engines that both deliver modest fuel economy, and it trails class leaders for efficiency by a wide margin because it doesn’t offer a hybrid.
By Kirk Bell
November 5, 2026
Most shoppers say they can afford a car payment of about $500 a month; however, the average new-car payment is now $823, and new Cars.com research shows what buyers are doing to close the gap.
By Amie Lindaas
November 5, 2026
Certified pre-owned programs are extending eligible miles and years while some automakers have certification for cars other than their own.
By Lawrence Hodge
November 5, 2026
According to the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the 2027 Toyota Corolla is fairly safe — but it could do better.
By Kirk Bell
November 5, 2026
A new recall from Hyundai is out for nearly 38,000 Kona Electric and Veloster N vehicles and involves a software error that may affect the airbags and seat belts.
By Patrick Masterson
November 5, 2026
Audi’s latest recall is small but significant and affects practically all Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback electric SUVs it sold for the 2024 and ‘25 model years.
By Patrick Masterson
November 5, 2026
With two new V-8 engines, an improved base engine, more standard tech and a robust lineup, there’s a 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for every taste.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2027 Honda CR-V performs well in some crash tests from a leading safety organization but falls short in protection of rear-seat occupants.
By Jared Gall
November 4, 2026