Toyota Sienna Hybrid Recall Hits 228,000 Minivans: Still Buy One?
Yes, you should still buy a Toyota Sienna Hybrid. But understand exactly what you’re buying into first. Toyota just issued a recall covering 228,367 Sienna Hybrid minivans. The fix is…
2027 BMW iX5 vs X5: Is the Extra $7,700 Worth It?
Yes, the extra $7,700 BMW wants for the iX5 over the gas-powered X5 40 xDrive is money well spent. That’s true if you can charge at home. The electric version…
2027 Kia EV6 vs EV3: Is the Extra $8,000 Worth It?
The base 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890. The base 2027 Kia EV6 starts at $37,900. That’s a gap of exactly $8,010, and it’s the headline number everyone’s citing right…
Subcompact SUV Sales Jumped 17.6%: Which to Buy in 2026?
Americans are buying small SUVs at a pace nobody predicted a year ago. Subcompact SUV sales climbed more than 23% in the first half of 2026, according to Cox Automotive.…
Trading In a Car in 2026? Avoid the $7,107 Negative Equity Trap
If you trade in your car this year while underwater on the loan, you’ll likely owe $7,107 more than your car is worth. That’s before you even start shopping for…
VW ID.4 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: Which Recalled EV Is Safer Used?
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: if you’re shopping a used VW ID.4 or Audi Q4 e-tron right now, you’re looking at two vehicles recalled for the exact same battery defect. Both…
Volvo EX30 Recall Hits 9,930 Cars: Still the Best Cheap EV?
Volvo just recalled 9,930 EX30 and EX30 Cross Country models. A head restraint cushion can pop loose in a severe crash. It’s the small EV’s third recall in less than…
EV Resale Value in 2026: Which Models Actually Win?
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: the average EV loses more than half its value in five years. The typical new vehicle, by contrast, loses closer to 42 percent. But EV resale…
Seven-Year Car Loans Just Hit a Record—Should You Sign One?
More than a quarter of new-car buyers signed up for an 84-month loan last quarter. That’s not a typo. Seven-year car loans just hit their highest share ever recorded, according…
Should You Ever Sign an 84-Month Car Loan in 2026?
A record 25.5% of new-car buyers financed their purchase with an 84-month loan in the third quarter of 2026. That’s according to Edmunds. One in four people walking out of…