Farewell, Pontiac

Gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.

The Equinox beats the price of last week’s Tiguan by about 10%. But the difference in performance, comfort, and overall joyfulness of the two vehicles is a vastly larger percentage.

A new trim level offers faster acceleration, cushier seats, and decent fuel economy, perfect for a vacation. Of course, it’s pricier, but it just might be worth it, like everything on vacation.

The compact model is quick and sporty, with top-notch comfort, handling, and even stereo sound. So why add touchscreen HVAC controls that ruin it all?

The final installment of fast small cars offers all-wheel drive and can carry more stuff. But it’s on the exit ramp leaving bargain territory.

The Cannonball Club will have a café and bar, as well as social and coworking space. It already has some members signed up.

Of course, duh, the fastest car wins to the finish line. But life is a marathon, not a sprint, and the lack of creature comforts could make this winner an also-ran.

Financial troubles at Volkswagen mean it could cut this hot rod from its lineup. It offers a lot of fun — and creature comforts — at an attractive price.

We borrowed the popular and practical minivan while touring Minnesota and northern Wisconsin, enjoying the efficiency and spaciousness despite the smoke of the Boundary Waters fires.

It’s small and feels every bit of it. That helps with the acceleration and handling, but not with fitting in people or feeling like you’ve gotten your money’s worth.

The automaker with the most consistent reliability scores seems to suddenly be taking EVs seriously, with a redo of this small offering and a new midsize SUV EV based on it.

While electric vehicles have been hit hard by shifting policies and drivers’ doubts, sales of hybrids are up 80% since 2023. Carmakers are taking notice.

Certain Tellurides from 2020-2024 model years are affected. A front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck slide knob.

Readers hearing about a small, under-$30,000 Kia could be forgiven for thinking “cheap, boring, and slow.” But the K4 GT-Line Turbo offers some space and power all while not leaving much out.

The small SUV has a lot going for it beyond the numbers. But there are still some features that will be missed.

Lexus-ish inside, Prius-esque on the road, the midsize SUV makes for a nice ride. And even Prius-esque performance has its upsides.

The popular SUV continues providing a feeling of competence and comfort, and the upgraded engine is powerful. But it’s still thirsty.

The three-row SUV from Nissan’s luxe brand is nice but snug even among competitors. Under the hood, the high-tech engine replacing the old V-6 has some decidedly low-tech limitations.

Ford also issued a do-not-drive warning for thousands of Bronco Sport and Maverick due to problems with the vehicles’ suspension systems.

When Meta's new AI agent, Muse, debuted this week its logo rang a few bells around Philadelphia.

Dove will pay for all food and drinks at the South Street bar during the women's singles final of the U.S. Open, as a partnership with select women-owned bars across the country

The maze of legal issues that arose because he was tortured following his 2003 capture in Pakistan is too twisted to ever be straightened out, experts say.

Warm layers of clouds 2 miles above the ground might enhance the rainfall.

The documents do not appear to contain major new revelations, and they remain redacted to obscure the sources of the information.

The Bay e-Mandeb Strait has been a vital route for crude oil from Saudi Arabia to Asia after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was restricted due to threat of Iranian attack.