Volvo's Gamechanging iX3 Rival Hits Big Speed Bump On Route To American Buyers

BYD’s new Tang EV, its “tech-savvy” flagship five-seat SUV, was revealed in a regulatory filing with dual electric motors delivering a combined 690 horsepower. The interior is even more impressive. The third-generation Tang will join the recent Da Tang (“Great Tang”) as BYD expands its flagship electric SUV lineup.

CarGurus is a popular car shopping platform that allows users to find and research cars across the country. The platform seems especially useful in helping you gauge how much some dealerships want for a certain car. But New York City has found evidence that such isn’t the case. In a bombshell of a lawsuit, the city is alleging that the CarGurus website’s car pricing features “deceive consumers” by hiding the potentially thousands of dollars in mandatory fees that some dealerships charge on top of asking prices. This, therefore, makes cars sold by some dealers look cheaper than they actually are. On October 5, the City of New York and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Samuel A. A. Levine have filed suit against CarGurus, Inc., in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County. In New York, a “Supreme Court” is actually the equivalent of a trial court elsewhere in America.

BMW drew the ire of many autojournalists and, presumably, some car owners when it put what was essentially an advertisement for the new Spider-Man movie in its new electric cars. While this was ultimately a minor thing that could quickly be ignored, what it portended felt major. For an enthusiast, a car is an escape from brands and, yet, here was a brand forcing its way into a car. It doesn’t even matter that Spider-Man is a relatively beloved character. I’d argue that the fact that there was such a knee-jerk reaction to something so uncontroversial just goes to show that the fear of what the future may bring is extremely real.

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Most modern cars have (at least) two important air filters: the main one for the engine, and a cabin filter for you and your passengers. Replacing them together is always a good idea. And now you can save money doing that, thanks to this Advance Auto Parts promo.

25Chevrolet Traverse: 120,171 units soldMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe Traverse clings to the last spot on this list, following a fine third quarter where sales were essentially the same as in Q3 2025. Overall, the Traverse is having a solid year, up 16 percent. Read More24Ford Maverick: 123,681 units soldMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe Maverick fell one spot despite a successful third quarter that was 20 percent better than last year. Overall, the Maverick has posted a mild 2 percent increase through the first nine months of the year. Read MoreAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below23Hyundai Elantra: 128,603 units soldDrew Phillips/HyundaiThe Elantra swapped places with the Maverick, with an excellent third quarter that was 18 percent better year-over-year. Through Q3, sales of the Elantra are up 11 percent, and Hyundai is gearing up to launch a next-generation model for 2027. Read More22Jeep Wrangler: 131,011 units soldMarc Urbano|Car and DriverThe Wrangler held steady at 22nd on this list, with Q3 sales increasing by 5 percent year-over-year. Over the first nine months of 2026, sales of the iconic off-roader are 2 percent higher.

Like most things in life, there’s no cheat code to become a faster driver. It takes instruction from someone who knows what they’re doing, but beyond that, it takes repetition. Enough repetition, ideally, that you stop actively thinking about what to do in a specific situation, and the right behavior becomes your natural, automatic response. The road to get quicker is a long one and truly never-ending if you’re committed enough. I appreciated just a piece of that journey out in Birmingham, Alabama, at Barber Motorsports Park, courtesy of the Porsche Track Experience (PTX) program.