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For the 2019 model year, Lexus introduced its tiniest SUV to the US lineup: the UX. It was closely related to the Toyota Corolla, and arrived to take on small models from competitors such as the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. It hasn’t been a major player in the market, but it has helped Lexus have a full line. Now, about seven years later, the little UX may be at death’s door. 2026 Lexus UX 300h F-Sport Front 3/4 View in blueLexus It’s Leaving The Japanese Market Australian car news publication Drive noticed that the Japanese Lexus consumer site had…

AAA recently ran a study finding that six in 10 drivers on US roads believe headlight glare is getting out of hand. The government apparently has bigger fish to fry than getting us home at night with our eyesight intact, but the consensus has it that we have a serious headlight glare problem. You’re right to think that pickup trucks account for the worst of it, too. A study by an eyeglasses company found multiple pickups exceeding six times the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) glare limit. Here’s what you need to know. The Nissan Titan Was Singled Out…

Nio ES9 Monthly Deliveries 2026-2026 Month 2026 May 3,108 June 8,595 July 6,315 August 6,479 Nio ES9 monthly deliveries 2026 ES9 deliveries rose 2.60% sequentially, with the model and ES8 accounting for nearly half of Nio Inc’s total. ET5 Touring, ES6 and ET5 deliveries recovered from July but remained down more than 50% year-on-year. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) delivered 6,479 ES9 vehicles in August, up 2.60% month-on-month, as the model and ES8 continued to dominate its main brand’s deliveries. The executive flagship SUV (sport utility vehicle) accounted for 30.60% of the Nio main brand’s monthly deliveries and 18.08% of the…

With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company’s long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo. The midnight report suggests it will have a price starting at $2,000 for a model with 256GB of storage, shipping starting as soon as October in two colors: white and dark blue. So far, the rumored foldable has been mostly referred to as the iPhone Ultra, while the Duo name would raise a title that Google used for one of its…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Jeep Recon: Trail Rated EV. First ‘ordinary’ electric Jeep with 670 hp, priced at $66,995. Delayed launch and platform issues. Announced in 2022, finally going on sale in 2026. Off-road capabilities highlighted. Features include armored underbody, waterproofing, and electronic locking differential. Mixed on-road performance. Quick acceleration but lacks stability and refinement. Bottom line: The 2026 Jeep Recon offers the off-road features you come to expet from a Trail-Rated badge, but struggles with on-road performance and value for…

Photo: Kwik Trip Wisconsin is awarding $25 million in federal funding for 42 new DC fast-charging stations, expanding its EV charging network beyond the state’s interstates and onto more US and state highways. The new stations will be built in 42 communities, from Sturgeon Bay and Eagle River to Viroqua and Prairie du Chien. The locations include gas stations, hotels, grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses where drivers can grab food or run errands while they charge. Because the projects are funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program that was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, each station…

The Home app is getting some great AI upgrades, along with other cool tweaks. iOS 27 is focused on features like Siri AI, along with making overall improvements. But there’s much more to this update, especially for those with HomeKit accessories. No, Apple isn’t bringing the revamped Siri to the HomePod just yet — though that might happen soon. Instead, HomeKit and the Home app are getting some great new features.  Apple Intelligence is being further integrated into the Home app for smarter notifications. Plus, security camera footage will be much clearer now with 4K support. These features on their…

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is Jeep’s three-row family SUV, and buyers who arrive at a dealership knowing the fair market price and invoice benchmarks consistently pay less than those who don’t. A KBB listing already confirms a Limited at $55,923 against a $58,445 MSRP saving $2,522 on current dealer inventory. CarWhere’s verified transaction data shows buyers negotiating 1.7 percent below MSRP with typical discounts running 0 to 4 percent, and U.S. News confirms average savings of $3,300 through their Best Price Program. Edmunds confirms the 2026 Grand Cherokee L starts at $40,920 before the $1,995 destination…

Ever since the Bugatti Veyron arrived two decades ago, hypercar brands have relied on headline horsepower figures to move the needle. Electrification only pushed things into overdrive, with hypercars in recent years starting to chase 2,000 hp as even Tesla and GMC family haulers started putting out around 1,000 horses. But there comes a point when simply adding more power doesn’t add to the driving experience. How many people can actually handle all the horsepower, let alone find a place to use it? It appears we’ve reached that point.Last year, we asked automakers to stop with the four-figure-horsepower cars, and…

The Li i9 flagship electric SUV, set to launch on September 16, 2026. Credit: Li Auto. Li i9 Home features rotating zero-gravity seats and will be Li Auto’s second model to offer a Home version, following the Li Mega MPV. Initial deliveries will feature CATL’s 5C batteries, with a subsequent switch to batteries developed in-house by Li Auto. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) will launch its flagship electric SUV (sport utility vehicle), the Li i9, in 1 week, expanding its premium battery-electric lineup with more space and a home-inspired cabin. The Chinese automaker said Wednesday, September 9, that the launch event…