EVs & Tech
NHTSA orders Tesla to explain, under oath, how it certified the Cybercab
A Sept. 10 Special Order gave Tesla until Sept. 30 to answer 21 questions about a robotaxi built without a steering wheel, pedals or mirrors.
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Buyer Guide
Best three-row SUVs for families in 2026: safety awards, prices and real mpg
Kia's new Telluride, Hyundai's Palisade, Mazda's CX-90 and Subaru's Ascent hold IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards, while Toyota's Grand Highlander Hybrid leads on fuel economy.
Review
2026 Honda Accord review: the 48-mpg EX-L hybrid is the one to buy
Honda's midsize sedan adds a 9-inch screen and wireless charging to every trim for 2026 and earns five NHTSA stars, but the turbo base cars trail on mpg and AWD isn't offered.
Kia
Kia recalls 21,290 EV9s as the passenger airbag may not switch off for a child seat
A pinched sensor tube under the front passenger seat of Georgia-built 2025–2026 EV9s can leave the airbag armed. Owner letters are due by October 20.
Comparison
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid: the new RAV4 wins on value
The redesigned RAV4 Hybrid starts $4,130 below the CR-V Hybrid with more power and better EPA ratings; the Honda's edge is a full set of published crash-test results.
Hyundai
All-new 2027 Hyundai Tucson debuts with a 233-hp hybrid and Pleos Connect
Hyundai's best-selling SUV grows in every direction, targets up to 42 mpg as a hybrid and adds an XRT Pro off-roader ahead of its 2027 U.S. arrival.
Industry
Waymo reaches 15 markets as robotaxi rollouts spread to Denver, Tampa and Las Vegas
Waymo added four cities in September and Zoox began charging fares in Las Vegas, while Nevada cleared Tesla for up to 5,000 robotaxis over the next year.
EVs & Tech
GM's new truck software keeps CarPlay and Android Auto, but in a window
The 2027 Silverado and Sierra debut a Google-based interface with Gemini and a split-screen view for phone projection; GM says its policy for EVs has not changed.
EVs & Tech
GM will build LMR battery cells in Tennessee, aiming for long range at LFP cost
Ultium Cells plans to retool its Spring Hill plant by 2028 for lithium manganese-rich cells that GM says hold 33% more energy than LFP.
Toyota
Toyota recalls 508,354 Camry Hybrids because the gauge display can go blank
On affected 2025–2026 Camry Hybrid sedans, a startup software error in the 7-inch meter can also knock out the turn signals, hazard lights and seat belt reminders.
Buyer Guide
Buying a used EV in 2026: battery health, warranties, charging and prices
Used EVs averaged $37,441 in August and the $4,000 federal credit is gone, but better battery data and rising supply make a good purchase easier to spot.
Review
2026 Mazda3 review: AWD, a 250-hp turbo and standard blind-spot alerts from $24,650
Mazda's compact sedan and hatchback add a standard eight-speaker stereo for 2026 and keep top NHTSA and IIHS results, but with no hybrid they trail on fuel economy.