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The Honda Prologue won’t be made in 2027. Honda has canceled all its EV plans in the U.S. The Honda Prologue electric vehicle (EV) has been discontinued after a brief 3-year run, Honda confirmed Thursday. “Production of the Prologue will end at the completion of the 2026 model year,” Honda spokesperson Chris Naughton confirmed to Kelley Blue Book via email.

The average used car price climbed to $27,027 in June, which is a 6% increase from last year. The average used car price last hit $27,000 three years ago. The average used car price exceeded $27,000 for the first time in three years, according to data provided by car dealers to Cox Automotive, parent company of Kelley Blue Book. The average used-vehicle listing price was $27,027 in June, up 6% from a year ago. Used car prices increased each month during the second quarter.

Honda will make Google’s Gemini AI-powered voice assistant available to owners of many 2023 and later vehicles. There’s no charge for the upgrade, which should work automatically if you are logged in to a Google account. If you own a 2023 or later vehicle from Honda or its Acura luxury brand, your car might be about to get a new feature. The company announced this week that it will add Google’s Gemini AI-powered voice assistant to several of its cars, dating back to model year 2023.

Higher prices and steeper interest rates made it more difficult to afford a new car in June, according to data from Kelley Blue Book parent Cox Automotive. The latest numbers reveal that a combination of lower incentives, higher prices, and stubbornly high interest rates continue to put pressure on new-vehicle shoppers.

The Toyota Corolla will see a minor update for the 2027 model year, with some improved cabin technology and the option of retro-inspired white wheels. It’s not hard to understand the appeal of the Toyota Corolla. It’s the best-selling car in history. A legacy of reliability and strong resale values, pleasant driving manners, a reasonable price, and a few trim levels that meet the desires of most shoppers make it an easy answer for a large swath of drivers.

The performance version of the Ioniq 5 EV costs $61,500, including destination fee. Last year’s model was priced at $67,800. The standard Ioniq 5 also benefited from a big price cut this year. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance electric vehicle (EV) returns, and Hyundai is slashing the price by $6,300 compared to last year’s model, the brand announced today.

General Motors was one of the more aggressive American automakers when it came to electrification plans, but it has spent the past year or so walking back some of its most forward-looking ambitions. Industry publication Automotive News recently reported on Chevrolet’s role in that shift, noting that the company plans a new gas-powered sedan and significant model-line updates in the coming years.

Subaru is keeping Crosstrek pricing largely unchanged for 2027, a welcome move at a time when many vehicles are becoming more expensive. The only trim to see a price increase is the Limited Hybrid, which is up $1,000 for 2027. As pricing stays flat for the rest of the lineup, there aren’t many changes for the new model year. Slight trim and feature updates are what’s in store for 2027.

Jeep’s promise of 12 Wrangler special editions honoring the U.S. military’s World War II Jeep airdrops, dubbed the Twelve 4 Twelve Wrangler Series, carries on with the throwback Laredo. Originally built in the ’80s when Magnum P.I. and Madonna reigned, this cowboy classic returns with proper swagger. The concept shown at this year’s Easter Jeep Safari paid remarkable homage to that icon from the decade of excess and this production version doesn’t disappoint.

A report that electric vehicle (EV) builder Lucid might be facing bankruptcy triggered breathless headlines and a brief stock sell-off yesterday. The company has denied the claims, and the market appears to have trusted the denials. Around 12:45 p.m. EDT yesterday, stock in electric car builder Lucid was trading at $5.17 a share. By 1:40 p.m., it had lost more than half its value. Less than 24 hours later, it had recovered all of its value and then some, trading at $5.60 by 11:30 a.m. today.