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Photo: Beth Livesay I was dreading driving a minivan. I find them bulky and difficult to navigate in parking garages. I also don’t have children, so I felt all the extra space would be wasted on me. However, the 2026 Toyota Sienna Platinum minivan shattered all my expectations. Photo: Beth Livesay Toyota gives Sienna shoppers plenty of choices. There are six trims to choose from, but as far as I’m concerned, the Platinum trim is the best option.

Stellantis is recalling almost a quarter-million Ram trucks for an issue that could cause the rearview camera system to fail. The recall affects 239,131 Ram 1500 pickups from the 2025 and 2026 model years and is suspected to originate from the infotainment software. The issue was first discovered earlier this year, when the automaker and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into the camera systems.

Diesel fuel is selling for $5.85 per gallon on average nationwide, AAA says – the highest price on record. America is likely to see its highest-ever Labor Day gas prices, the organization says, with no end in sight. The American economy runs on diesel fuel, and diesel has never been this expensive. According to AAA, the nationwide average price of a gallon of diesel today sits at $5.85, up $0.24 in just a week. Other fuels are expensive as well.

Subaru’s upcoming 3-row electric SUV, the Getaway, will launch as a 2028 model instead of the previously announced 2027 model. A Subaru representative confirmed the change to Kelley Blue Book editors, and according to the brand’s website, the Getaway will now launch next spring. The Getaway was first unveiled at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year, where Subaru called the crossover its most spacious EV ever made and its “most powerful” production vehicle ever.

When it comes to passenger safety, Volvo has been one of the auto industry’s most innovative players for decades. That trend is set to continue, as the Swedish automaker recently announced an expansion of its Connected Safety features, which enable its vehicles to communicate with each other about road hazards and other safety issues. Volvo’s Connected Safety tech has been around since 2016, enabling select models to communicate with one another.

Cars are no longer just transportation. Today, they’re also devices, every bit as much a part of your day as your phone or computer. An easy-to-understand infotainment system plays a huge role in whether you enjoy a new car. When J.D. Power researchers survey car buyers on the complaints they have in their first 90 days of ownership, confusing or unreliable infotainment systems are the top complaint year after year.

Redesigned Telluride 3-row SUVs made after June qualify for the industry’s top safety award. Redesigned Tesla Model Y EV earned top ratings as well from the IIHS. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit safety agency funded by the insurance industry. Two of the most popular vehicles in their segments earned top safety honors, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced Thursday.

While it may be a smaller player in the United States, Mitsubishi Motors thrives in markets around the world like Japan, Thailand, and Australia. That’s a shame for us, because the company just pulled the wraps off its next-generation Pajero body-on-frame SUV, just the sort of vehicle that could help put the company back on the map here at home. Why? The Pajero is a direct competitor to the Toyota Land Cruiser, one of the nation’s most beloved and storied nameplates.

The Lexus RX has been the best-selling luxury vehicle in America for more than a decade. A quick hunt through Kelley Blue Book data shows that it took the crown from the BMW 3 Series in January 2015 and has kept it since. More than any other vehicle on the market, the RX strikes the balance Americans want in a luxury car. In part, Americans buy a lot of RX SUVs because there are so many RX SUVs. In 2026, Lexus offers its bestseller with four powertrains.

Ram discontinued the original ProMaster City after the 2022 model year, but the automaker is gearing up for the compact commercial van’s return in 2027. The company recently released pricing and new details for the Fiat-based ProMaster City, announcing a starting price under $40,000 and a reasonably generous list of standard features. The 2027 Ram ProMaster City starts at $39,995, including a hefty $2,595 destination charge.