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The Drive Edition newsroom covers new-car launches, NHTSA safety recalls, research-based reviews and the business of the US auto industry. Stories are produced with an AI-assisted workflow, sourced from manufacturers and government data, and reviewed against our editorial standards.
Comparison
The Maverick Hybrid costs $2,155 less than the cheapest Santa Cruz and is EPA-rated at up to 38 mpg combined. The Hyundai answers with better crash results and a longer warranty.
Industry
Micron's automotive and embedded revenue jumped 47% in a quarter on higher prices, after GM and Ford signed long-term supply deals and GM flagged rising DRAM costs.
News
Kelley Blue Book says buyers paid an average of $50,089 in August, with subcompact SUVs and compact cars rising faster than the market while incentives shrank.
Feature
J.D. Power says failed charging visits fell to a record-low 12%, while Paren data show Tesla's share of new fast-charger installations shrinking.
Jeep
A third campaign for 2021–2023 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L and 4xe SUVs replaces two earlier recalls, and vehicles already repaired will need the new fix.
Feature
Ford sold a record 74,300 Maverick Hybrids through September, while Toyota's i-FORCE MAX hybrids give the Tundra up to 437 horsepower. Here is how the hybrid truck grew up.
Review
The sixth-generation RAV4 starts at $31,900 as a front-drive hybrid and brings new screens and software, but NHTSA and IIHS have yet to publish crash ratings for it.
Comparison
The Model Y goes farther per kilowatt-hour, carries more and has five-star NHTSA scores; the Ioniq 5 starts up to $4,740 lower and charges faster at 350-kW stations.
Toyota
Toyota's updated full-size pickup adds an SR5-based overlanding package, FOX shocks for the TRD Pro and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, with pricing due this fall.
EVs & Tech
The five-seat midsize electric truck opens for preorders in early 2027 and costs $29,945 with destination; every one will be BlueCruise-capable.
Chevrolet
A weakened adhesive bond inside the camera housing can leave the screen distorted or blank. GM counted 33,365 related complaints; dealers will inspect and replace cameras.
Feature
NHTSA's final SAFE III rule resets CAFE targets to about 34.9 mpg for 2031, months after the EPA repealed vehicle greenhouse-gas limits and Congress zeroed CAFE fines.