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Volvo Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Backup Cameras and Brakes

Volvo is recalling more than 410,000 cars and SUVs because their backup cameras may stop working, which could lead to a crash.Among those vehicles, some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric models that have had their software updated to fix this problem have been recalled again and may need a second software update to prevent their brakes from failing.. The original recalled vehicles include:• 2021-2025 Volvo XC40 SU...
Posted:Tue Jun 17 17:19:26 EDT 2025

Preview: The 2026 Nissan Leaf Is a Sleek Electric Vehicle With a 303-Mile Range

The redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf has sleek styling and a slightly higher ride height than the stubby four-door hatchback that it replaces. In fact, it has little in common with the old Leaf, except for its nearly identical external dimensions. The new Leaf arrives in dealerships in the fall.. It’s been 15 years since the Nissan Leaf first arrived in North America as a 2011 model. While that fledgling EV was unique when it debuted, its ...
Posted:Tue Jun 17 08:00:03 EDT 2025

First Drive: 2025 Acura ADX Is a Peppier, Grown-Up Honda HR-V

The brand-new Acura ADX A-Spec you see above was recently purchased anonymously by a Consumer Reports employee at a Connecticut Acura dealership. It’s the latest car to enter our test program, and it’s also Acura’s newest vehicle.. The ADX is a subcompact SUV that’s smaller than the Acura RDX. It is based on the humbler Honda HR-V (Acura is Honda’s luxury brand), but it packs a more powerful engine and nicer interior appointme...
Posted:Tue Jun 17 06:00:06 EDT 2025

Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled Because the Backup Camera May Not Work

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling 2022-2024 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV SUVs because the backup camera display may fail.  more on car recalls Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV Recalled to Prevent Engine Damage. .Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Make Sure the Used Car You Want Doesn't Need Recall Work. The problem has been traced to improper software programming, which can cause the screen displ...
Posted:Mon Jun 16 12:56:42 EDT 2025

Best Hybrid SUVs for Less Than $35,000

Even with high prices, there are a few ways you can save money on a new SUV. One is to buy a model with a track record of good reliability. Another is to buy a fuel-efficient model. And the best way is to buy a model that’s both reliable and fuel-efficient.. One major bonus: The hybrids that automakers are building today are often better in nearly every way than their conventionally powered siblings. More on SUVs CR's Hybrid/EV Rating...
Posted:Fri Jun 13 06:00:15 EDT 2025

Talking Cars 474: Driving the Audi Q6 E-Tron

Main ThemeIn this episode of the Talking Cars podcast, we discuss our initial impressions of the new 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron SUV.. The Q6 E-Tron is the brand’s first vehicle built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV architecture, which is the basis for all new and future Audi and Porsche electric vehicles. It shares much of its underlying design with the new Porsche Macan Electric SUV and the upcoming Audi A6 E-Tron sedan. The fiv...
Posted:Wed Jun 11 06:00:02 EDT 2025

Popular Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead

With the average purchase price of a new car hovering around $48,000, choosing which vehicle to buy is a high-stakes financial decision—and an emotional decision, too.. Buyers must weigh how much car they can get for the money and how factors like cargo room will work for them. Then there are the more subjective considerations, like how the car looks, the image it projects, and the brand’s reputation. The models that allow buyers to...
Posted:Tue Jun 10 11:23:39 EDT 2025

Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of the safest cars on sale, and it includes many popular sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks, and EVs. The tests became even tougher this year, with a focus on rear-seat passenger safety. Small Cars. Midsized Cars. Midsized Luxury Cars. Large Luxury Cars. Small SUVs. Midsized SUVs. Midsized Luxury SUVs. Large SUVs. Large Pickups. How the IIHS Tests Cars MORE ON Car SAFETY The Safest Cars...
Posted:Tue Jun 10 00:05:03 EDT 2025

Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 Recalled to Fix Airbag Software Issue

Mazda is recalling 171,412 CX-30 SUVs and 3 sedans and hatchbacks because a unique sequence of events might deactivate their airbags, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash. MORE ON car RECALLS Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Mazda CX-3 SUVs and Mazda3 Hatchbacks Recalled to Fix Backup Cameras. .Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead. The problem can only occur if the vehicle’s starter ...
Posted:Fri Jun 06 15:27:26 EDT 2025

Best Folding Bikes

Folding bikes are a novel solution to a variety of problems. They can help you get from a public transit hub to the office or provide greater mobility and freedom once you get where you’re going. Due to their size and ability to fold, they’re more convenient to store in a small house or an apartment than a conventional bicycle. And they can be easier to pack into the car, so you can enjoy a bike ride somewhere else. In short, they...
Posted:Fri Jun 06 13:30:25 EDT 2025

First Drive: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Proves Ready for Adventures

True to its roots, the redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner is an off-road-capable SUV spun off a platform shared with the latest Tacoma, Land Cruiser, and other body-on-frame Toyota models. . Larger than before, the new 4Runner is the same length bumper to bumper as a Highlander, making it an inch longer than the Land Cruiser. The wheelbase is the same as both of those models, at 112 inches.  Toyota 4Runner. CR's Take. What We Like. What W...
Posted:Thu Jun 05 17:19:39 EDT 2025

Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled for Door Trim That Could Fall Off

Ford is recalling nearly half a million 2016–2017 Explorer SUVs to fix their door trim. Due to design and manufacturing errors, the trim located on the pillar behind the front doors might detach from the vehicle while in motion and could cause a hazard for others on the road. MORE ON Car RECALLS Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs Recalled to Fix Seat Belts. .Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled Again to Fix Backup Camera Problems. .Almo...
Posted:Thu Jun 05 12:49:36 EDT 2025

CR’s Real-World EV Range Tests Show Which Models Beat EPA Estimates

The advertised ranges of many electric vehicles can vary significantly from the number of miles they can actually cover on a highway road trip, as testing by Consumer Reports shows. When driven at a constant highway speed of 70 mph, some vehicles we tested fell up to 50 miles short of their advertised ranges, while others exceeded their advertised ranges—one by more than 70 miles.. “Range is much more important when you’re far fro...
Posted:Tue Jun 03 11:11:04 EDT 2025

First Drive: 2025 Volvo EX30 EV Is Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

We placed our order for a Volvo EX30 in January 2024, six months after we published a preview of the new vehicle in an article headlined, “All-Electric 2025 Volvo EX30 Is Priced Under $35,000.” Based on what we’d learned about the little electric hatchback, we hoped it would be a solid entry-level option and planned to evaluate it in our vehicle test program soon.. When we finally picked up our EX30 nearly 15 months later, we cut ...
Posted:Mon Jun 02 13:03:28 EDT 2025

5 Reasons Not to Buy a Toyota RAV4 Now

The first-generation 1996 Toyota RAV4 pioneered the modern small sport utility vehicle. At the time, SUVs were true trucks—off-road ready, with room for people and cargo, but not as comfortable for everyday use as a regular car. With the RAV4, Toyota showed that manufacturers could combine the civility of a car platform with an SUV body to "cross over" into a new vehicle category. The RAV4 retained the on-road comfort of a car, but wi...
Posted:Mon Jun 02 08:21:15 EDT 2025