Latest Updates Around The World
Jeep has removed its plug-in hybrids from its configurator. Stellantis has confirmed it is phasing out its plug-in hybrid program in North America, including the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. The automaker will focus on mainstream hybrid and electric vehicles with longer range. Stellantis has pulled the plug on its plug-in hybrid program in North America – […]
Lawsuit claims Pacifica Hybrid battery fire recalls aren’t good enough. December 22, 2025 – Fiat Chrysler claims the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid battery recall has resolved any issues and a massive class action lawsuit should be dismissed out of court. Even Judge David M. Lawson calls the battery lawsuit an “enormous plea – 1,450 paragraphs spanning […]
Kia claims Carnival’s sliding door problems were fixed when the minivans were recalled. December 21, 2025 – A lawsuit over Kia Carnival’s sliding doors claims that problems with the doors were not repaired through a Carnival recall. The class action claims that even though the Kia Carnivals were recalled through the sliding doors, every minivan […]
Despite its de facto status as an uncool car, the minivan makes a lot of sense for many families. Today’s people movers drive well, have excellent characteristics and ensure that everyone in your team feels comfortable. However, outside the US, the minivan market is more diverse than you might expect. In Japan, for example, the […]
Buying a car can be overwhelming and if you’re not careful, it can easily be taken advantage of. Even after you’ve done the research and looked at online quotes and price comparisons, dealers still find ways to make the process confusing. Couple catches car salesman lying TikTok user Olivia (@sylver.witch) shared her recent experience buying […]
It feels like the era of downsizing engines and adding complex turbocharger systems may soon be coming to an end. Honda has announced that it is developing a new V-6 engine that will serve as an integral part of the automaker’s next-generation hybrid system, an engine that will power its future large hybrid electric vehicles […]
Kia continues to cook this year, with the Korean automaker posting its best October ever. The automaker sold just over 69,000 cars last month, surpassing October 2024 sales by just 94 units. But some models definitely did better than others. The Sportage remains Kia’s best-selling car, with just over 16,000 crossovers sold in October, up […]
The government is investigating sudden, unintentional activation of side curtains and/or side thorax airbags. November 1, 2025 – Owners of 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey minivans should be aware of a federal investigation opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA has received 18 complaints and other injury reports regarding the sudden and unintentional deployment of […]
Nissan’s restructuring plan is in full swing, but not everything is grim and ominous. Between cutting 20,000 jobs, closing seven factories and closing two design studios, there is still a glimmer of hope: fresh produce. We’ve already seen the new Leaf, Sentra, Micra and China’s Frontier plug-in hybrid truck in recent months, and now an […]
