Kia Recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs After First Fire Fix Fails—18 Fires Reported
Kia recalls 462,869 Telluride SUVs (2020-2024) after 2024 fix failed to stop seat motor fires. 18 fires reported, park-outside warning issued.
Hyundai Recalls 47,749 Kona Models Over Rear Seatbelt Buckle Defect
Hyundai recalls 47,749 Kona crossovers including 2025 Electric and 2026 models due to rear center seatbelt buckles that may fail in crashes.
Mercedes Recalls EQB for Third Time, Replacing All Batteries After Software Fixes Fail
Mercedes is replacing all batteries in 11,895 EQB SUVs after two software-only recalls failed to prevent fires, marking an unprecedented third attempt.
BMW Recalls 29,000 Plug-In Hybrids for Fire Risk, Orders Owners to Park Outside
BMW recalls 29,119 plug-in hybrids including 330e and 530e for starter fire risk. Fourth wave in multi-year campaign affecting 300,000+ vehicles.
Porsche Ends Gas Macan Production in July 2026 Despite Outselling EV 2-to-1
Porsche will cease production of the gas-powered Macan in July 2026 after 12 years, despite the ICE version outselling the electric model 2-to-1 in 2025.
Subaru Recalls 541,000 SUVs Over Incorrect Weight Label—No Mechanical Fix Needed
Subaru is recalling 541,237 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek models due to incorrect weight labels—not broken parts. Owners will receive replacement stickers by mail.
Rivian R2 Production Begins, Deliveries Start as Startup Raises 2026 Guidance
Rivian began R2 deliveries June 9, beating Q2 guidance with 12,194 units delivered. The $57,990 Performance Launch Edition goes head-to-head with Tesla Model Y.
Nissan Altima Discontinued After 35 Years Amid Conflicting Company Statements
Nissan executives confirm Altima sedan will ‘soon depart’ after 35 years, but PR announces 2027 model year. We clarify the timeline and EV strategy.