Consumer Reports analyzed 32 U.S.-sold marques for its annual car brand report card. Although the top five are unchanged from 2024, Subaru swapped places with BMW to claim the No. 1 ranking. +

EVs boosted overall sales for Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia in November, helping push Toyota to a 4.8% year-over-year improvement after consecutive down months. +

Honda’s R&D chief told Reuters that solid-state batteries could double the driving range of its electric vehicles by the late 2020s. +

Lexus and Honda led all premium and mass-market manufacturers for the fourth consecutive year as rising prices worked against most brands. +

Shelton State Community College of Tuscaloosa, Ala., will serve as a regional training center for Honda dealership service technicians. +

A variety of automakers issue recalls for safety and technical issues, impacting millions of vehicles globally. +

Lithia & Driveway announced the acquisition of Acura, Honda and Subaru franchises from Duval Motor Company. +