Over 1 Million Jeeps Can Catch Fire While Parked — And 2026's Recall Crisis Is Far From Over
Over a million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators can catch fire while parked and off — and it's just the most dramatic chapter in 2026's fast-growing recall crisis.
New Car Prices Hit $49,220 — But the Real Story Is What's Coming Next
New car prices dipped slightly from their all-time high — but with tariffs quietly reshaping what vehicles cost and what's on dealer lots, analysts say the relief won't last long.
Nearly 1 in 3 Car Buyers Is Underwater on Their Loan — Here's How to Break the Cycle
Nearly 1 in 3 American car buyers is underwater on their loan right now — and the average gap between what they owe and what their car is worth just hit a record high. Here's how to escape the cycle.
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Ford F-Series Dominates Pickup Market with 31% Share — Ram Surges 25% with Hemi V8 Return
Ford F-Series leads pickup sales with 159,901 units (31% share) in Q1 2026 despite 16% decline from aluminum shortage, while Ram surged 25% to 98,425 units (best quarter since 2022) fueled by Hemi V8 return, and electric trucks collapsed after tax credit ended.
EV Battery Prices Drop 8% to Record-Low $108/kWh — Parity with Gas Cars Coming in 2026
EV battery prices hit record-low $108/kWh in 2025 (down 8%) with Goldman Sachs projecting $80/kWh by 2026 for ownership parity with gas cars, as LFP chemistries expand to 45% market share and sodium-ion batteries enter commercialization.
Telematics Insurance Growing 18.9% Annually — AI Analyzes Driving Behavior for Dynamic Pricing
Telematics insurance market growing 18.9% annually to $6.8 billion with AI analyzing driving behavior for dynamic pricing, but five states now regulate data privacy as GM OnStar and Toyota Connected Services share granular driving data with insurers.