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Ford has issued a stop-drive warning for vehicles involved in three past safety recalls related to Takata airbags. The recall includes certain 2004–11 Ford Ranger pickups; 2005–14 Mustangs; 2005–06 GTs; 2006–12 Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ/ Zephyr cars; and 2007–10 Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs.According to Ford, roughly 375,000 vehicles were impacted by the recalls in the United States, with 95 percent having completed the fix. Ford released a new stop-drive order to nearly 19,000 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners due to three past safety recalls. All three recalls (15S21, 17S42, and 19S01) are related to the use of Takata airbags. The first recall was issued in 2015, with this being Ford’s second “do not drive” advisory pertaining to the matter.According to Ford, approximately 765,000 airbags in Ford vehicles were part of the global recall, of which 374,300 were in the United States. Following more than 121 million outreach attempts in the U.S. through letters, emails, phone calls, text messages, and more than one million canvassing visits to customers’ homes, Ford says 95 percent of impacted owners in the U.S. have completed the recall. That leaves 18,715 unfixed vehicles on the road. Affected vehicles include 2004–11 Ford Ranger pickups; 2005–14 Mustangs; 2005–06 GTs; 2006–12 Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ/ Zephyrs; and 2007–10 Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs.To make the recall as easy on customers as possible, Ford said it has free loaner cars available if they are necessary. Customers also have the option of requesting a mobile service, or dealers will tow vehicles directly to the dealership to complete the free repair. Owners can check Ford’s recall website or use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tool to see if their vehicle is involved. Related StoriesJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

Lincoln has teased the 2025 Navigator in a new video before its debut on August 15.The video shows an illuminated badge and light-up bars in the grille.The cabin now features a squared-off wheel and a restyled dashboard.Cadillac recently revealed a refreshed Escalade SUV for 2025, and now Lincoln is ready to respond with its own updated Navigator. The American luxury brand released a teaser video today showing off several details on the 2025 Navigator and announcing that the revised SUV will be revealed on August 15.The 2025 Navigator isn’t expected to be a complete overhaul but appears to be a fairly thorough refresh of Lincoln’s biggest SUV. The video doesn’t provide a clear look just yet, but plenty of details are shown that allow us to piece together an idea of what to expect, and the Navigator looks to build on the design cues first seen on the smaller 2024 Nautilus.While the current Navigator is already offered with an illuminated badge in the grille, the 2025 model looks to take it a step further with new light-up bars extending outward from the logo across the grille. Inside, the 2025 Navigator will receive a squared-off steering wheel like the Nautilus has, while the piano-key shifter buttons have moved lower onto the center console. While it wasn’t shown in the video, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the 2025 model gain a full-width screen spanning the dashboard in a similar vein to the Nautilus’s 48.0-inch unit. The 2025 Escalade adopts a 55-inch display that stretches from pillar to pillar.It’s unclear if Lincoln is planning any changes to the Navigator’s powertrain, but the twin-turbocharged V-6 could receive a power increase. Still, the Navigator’s 440 horsepower already outdoes the 420 ponies produced by the Caddy’s 6.2-liter V-8, and we don’t expect Lincoln to take the fight to the 682-hp supercharged Escalade V. Either way, all details on the Navigator will be revealed in just two days’ time.More New LincolnsCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

The 2025 Toyota Tundra introduces a new TRD Rally package with colorful badges and off-road-oriented upgrades.For 2025, the Tundra also adds new features to help with towing as well as massaging front seats on the fanciest trims.Toyota hasn’t yet released pricing for the 2025 Tundra or the new TRD Rally package.The Toyota Tundra is dropping the TRD Sport package for the 2025 model year, but a new Baja-inspired kit is taking its place. The introduction of the TRD Rally package brings some notable off-road upgrades as well as Toyota’s tri-colored badging inside and out.New TRD PackageThe Tundra’s new TRD Rally package is only available on the SR5 trim level, which also must be configured with the crew cab and four-wheel drive. It adds distinctive yellow-orange-red badges on the grille, the front doors, and the tailgate. The color scheme is also seen on the truck’s center caps, which are affixed to 18-inch TRD wheels wrapped with all-terrain tires. Inside, the colorful logos are found on the dashboard and the seats.ToyotaAlso included with the TRD Rally package is hardware that’s designed to help Toyota’s full-size truck survive rough terrain. The list includes Bilstein dampers, an electronically locking rear differential, and skid plates for underbody protection. The four paint options for the rally-spec Tundra are Ice Cap, Magnetic Gray, Midnight Black Metallic, and Celestial Silver. The SR5 comes with the Tundra’s nonhybrid powertrain, which consists of a 389-hp twin-turbo V-6 and a 10-speed automatic transmission.ToyotaFor 2025, the SR5 now comes standard with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat; it has lumbar adjustment too. Customers can now order a wireless trailer camera system from the factory. All they have to do is attach the Wi-Fi camera to the back of their trailer and to see a rear view on the truck’s center screen. The Tundra’s side mirrors have also been revised with a taller profile and a different shape that Toyota says provides a better view. The 1794 Edition, the Platinum, and the Capstone are the Tundra’s fanciest trims, and they now have standard massaging front seats. Toyota hasn’t yet released pricing for the 2025 Tundra lineup, but we expect that information to be announced ahead of its on-sale date later this year.More Tundra ReadingEric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si. More

The 2025 Kia K4 will start at $23,145, a $2000 increase over the 2024 Kia Forte.The GT-Line Turbo is the only model with the 190-hp engine and will cost $29,245.The GT-Line gets most of the same goodies and sporty looks as the Turbo for $26,345.Kia’s compact sedan adopts a new name for 2025, with the outgoing Forte that ran for three generations replaced by the K4. The new K4 is larger than its predecessor and wears an assertive design with angular LED headlights, a wide lower grille, and a well-appointed cabin. Now Kia has announced pricing for the 2025 K4, and while its starting price is $2000 higher than the 2024 Forte, the K4 remains an affordable choice in an increasingly expensive new-car market.The price hike over the Forte means the base LX trim starts at $23,145, and it arrives with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and four USB-C ports. Stepping up to the LXS adds $1000 and sees the 16-inch steel wheels with dark gray covers replaced by dark gray alloy wheels in the same size. The LXS also includes standard rear cross-traffic collision avoidance.KiaThe K4 is now offered with an EX trim for $25,145, gaining 17-inch black alloy wheels and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster in place of the 4.0-inch screen in the LX and LXS. There’s also nicer interior trim, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, and a wireless charger.The GT-Line adds sporty looks for $26,345 and replaces the torsion-beam rear axle with a multi-link suspension setup. The sport-tuned suspension is complemented by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. There are also standard 18-inch wheels, a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, and standard heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, and Kia’s Highway Driving Assist system. The LX, LXS, EX, and GT-Line all come exclusively with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine sending 147 horsepower to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission.KiaBuyers interested in the more potent 190-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four will have to shell out at least $29,245 for the GT-Line Turbo. The GT-Line Turbo gets all of the same goodies as the 2.0-liter GT-Line—such as the suspension and the heated, powered driver’s seat—but also is the only K4 to wear full LED lights all around and feature standard faux leather seats. The Turbo also gains air vents for the rear passengers and a standard eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.The Kia K4 is due to reach dealerships starting in September, with the GT-Line showing up in November of this year. The GT-Line Turbo won’t be available until early 2025.Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

Bridgestone announced a new Dueler A/T Ascent as a successor to the Dueler A/T Revo 3.According to Bridgestone, the new Dueler is specifically designed for modern luxury vehicles, particularly 4×4 trucks and SUVs.It has a fully redesigned tread pattern with stone rejectors, widened notches to reduce noise, and interlocking sipes for improved traction in the snow, Bridgestone says.Bridgestone has launched a new all-terrain Dueler tire, a successor to the Dueler A/T Revo 3. The new tire, called the Dueler A/T Ascent, is specifically designed for modern luxury vehicles and 4×4 trucks and SUVs. BridgestoneAccording to Bridgestone, the new Dueler has a fully redesigned tread pattern. It’s got a square shoulder design with stone rejectors, widened tread slots, and notches tuned to reduce road noise and tearing. The new Dueler is also Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rated, certifying that it has completed acceleration testing in medium-packed snow and achieved at least 110 percent of the traction of an all-season reference tire. Along with the 3PMSF rating, the new tire is Bridgestone’s first all-terrain tire built with the brand’s environmentally focused Enliten technology, which uses recycled materials to lower each tire’s environmental impact. BridgestoneBridgestone engineer Jeremy Norwood described the mission of the new tire as being “to develop a luxury truck tire that could tackle the trails on the weekends without sacrificing the comfort of the daily commute,” said Bridgestone engineer Jeremy Norwood.The new Dueler is on sale now, with sizes available in 35 fitments. Wheel sizes are focused on trucks and SUVs and come in diameters ranging from 17 to 22 inches. The new all-terrain comes with a 60,000-mile limited warranty. Pricing starts around $250 and varies based on size. Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

Nissan released pricing information for the 2025 Kicks subcompact crossover. The Kicks earned a major overhaul for 2025 that includes a larger footprint, a more powerful engine, and a totally new design. Pricing for the redesigned Kicks starts at $23,220 for the base model ($24,720 for the base model with AWD) and ranges to more than $29,070 for the all-wheel-drive-equipped SR model. We’ve seen this Kicks before; Nissan first showed off the new generation of the subcompact crossover in March. The redesign has brought a larger footprint, a new design, a more powerful engine, and available all-wheel drive. Now, five months later, Nissan has just announced pricing for the 2025 Kicks. NissanDespite the major overhaul, pricing for the Kicks doesn’t change all that much. In front-drive guise, the subcompact SUV kicks things off (sorry) with a starting price of $23,220 for the entry S trim. The mid-trim SV carries a starting price of $25,070 and swaps the standard 7.0-inch display for a larger 12.3-inch center screen while adding support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.The front-drive version of the top SR trim comes in at $27,570 and gains a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, improved driver assistance technology, and unique styling cues. All-wheel drive can be added to all three trims for an additional $1500 on the S and SR or $1650 on the SV. Nissan announced last spring that the Kicks would begin arriving in dealerships late this summer but hasn’t provided a specific date. All trim levels will be powered by the recently added 2.0-liter four that it shares with the Nissan Sentra sedan. The new mill churns out 141 horsepower and uses a continuously variable automatic transmission to send power to the wheels. More on the Nissan KicksJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

Toyota has issued a recall of 33,848 cars, trucks, and SUVs due to a sticker showing an incorrect load-carrying capacity.The recall covers most of Toyota’s North American lineup and spans 22 models.Notification letters will be sent to owners on or before September 16, 2024, that will include corrected stickers for each model. Toyota issued a recall spanning 33,848 vehicles due to an issue regarding incorrect load-carrying-capacity stickers. The recall spans the majority of models Toyota sells in North America and covers 22 models ranging from the company’s sports cars to its pickup trucks and family vehicles. Unlike most recalls, which are generally tied to production issues or faulty hardware, this recall originated with Gulf States Toyota, a dealership group based in Texas. The company is an official distributor of Toyota accessories. Naturally, adding new bits and bobs to your car impacts the load capacity by adding more weight to the car. Add 150 pounds of gear, and the listed load capacity decreases by 150 pounds—requiring an updated load-carrying-capacity sticker. Greg Pajo|Car and DriverAccording to documents associated with the recall, Gulf States Toyota discovered a vehicle with an incorrectly modified sticker, which led to the recall. According to the documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the relevant safety standard FMVSS 110 S10.2 requires “that the amount of weight the load-carrying capacity is reduced by be accurate within 1 percent of the actual added weight.” Owners with an incorrect sticker may accidentally overload their vehicle, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Recent RecallsRecall documents state that notification letters will be sent to dealerships on or before August 9, while letters will be sent to owners on or before September 16. The notification letters to owners will include corrected stickers for each model along with detailed replacement instructions. The company will also offer free replacements at any Toyota dealership. Owners who want to know if their vehicle may be involved in the recall can check the NHTSA recalls website or Toyota’s recall tool. The recall population includes: 2023–2024 BZ4X2025 Camry Hybrid2024 Corolla2023–2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid2023–2025 Crown2024 4Runner2023–2024 Highlander, Highlander Hybrid 2024 Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid 2023–2024 GR Corolla2024 GR862023 GR Supra2024 Land Cruiser Hybrid2023–2024 Prius, Prius Prime2023–2024 Sequoia Hybrid2024 Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid2023–2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid2023–2024 Venza HybridJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

The 2025 GMC Terrain enters its third generation with more trucklike styling, and the compact SUV no longer has a push-button shifter.Along with a 15.0-inch touchscreen, the new Terrain has a 175-hp turbo four and offers front- or all-wheel drive; the latter comes with a new eight-speed automatic transmission.The entry-level Elevation trim will go on sale later this year, and the AT4 and Denali variants will follow early next year as 2026 models.A lot is new about the 2025 GMC Terrain, most notably the death of its predecessor’s push-button shifter. Changing gears is once again easy to execute thanks to the new column-mounted lever. For its third generation, the redesigned Terrain also returns to the boxiness that defined the first-gen model. GMC says the compact SUV’s new look was inspired by the brand’s trucks, and it has tech that’s straight out of the mid-size three-row Acadia.Terrain Gains a Big ScreenInside, the new Terrain has more attractive materials and a dashboard that’s dominated by a massive vertically oriented touchscreen. Measuring 15.0 inches, it features Google built-in software that allows users to download apps and customize the layout. The Terrain’s infotainment system comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability and a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot. The driver also now faces an 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster that has configurable settings.For 2025, the previous SLE and SLT models are gone, and the Elevation now serves as the lineup’s entry point. It comes with more standard features than before, including a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, remote start, and adaptive cruise control. The latter is joined by a plethora of new driver-assistance tech such as bicycle and pedestrian detection, automated braking that works when turning at an intersection, and steering assist that helps avoid turning into that car lurking in your blind spot. The Terrain is also available with a rearview camera mirror for the first time, and the available surround-view camera system now has up to eight different views.While the rugged AT4 and ritzy Denali will join the Terrain lineup early next year as 2026 models, the Elevation will launch later this year as the sole offering. Like its higher-spec siblings, the Elevation is motivated by a 175-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder. The all-wheel-drive variant will go on sale first. Its 203 pound-feet of torque is routed through a new eight-speed automatic transmission that replaces the previous nine-speed unit. The front-wheel-drive Elevation has a continuously variable automatic transmission and less torque at 184 pound-feet. With AWD, the Terrain can tow 1500 pounds; FWD models are limited to 800 pounds.The Elevation rides on 17-inch wheels out of the box, but it offers a Black Edition package that includes black 19-inch wheels and an assortment of black exterior bits. Two-tone color is available on every model, with a choice of a black or gray roof. Compared with its predecessor, the new Terrain is just over an inch shorter from stem to stern, and it’s about two inches wider and taller too. Interior space grows as well, with the third generation bringing up to an inch of additional headroom and front-seat legroom increasing by three inches. Cargo space behind the rear seat is the same 30 cubic feet as before.The New AT4 and DenaliFor folks who want to escape the suburbs, the AT4 is the most capable Terrain model to do it. Not only does it have the requisite equipment such as all-terrain tires and red tow hooks, but it has a front skid plate for protecting its vital parts, a lifted ride height to help clear obstacles, and a suspension that’s specially tuned for driving off-road. The AT4 is also the only model with a Terrain drive mode. As with other GMC models, the Denali is the top-of-the-line Terrain. Every trim has a unique grille design, and that’s true for the Denali, which boasts a glitzy pattern. The shininess is matched by the standard 19-inch wheels, but an optional 20-inch set makes an even bigger visual statement. GMC says the Denali is fitted with upgraded dampers to help smooth out the ride. And like the AT4, the top trim has LED headlights and taillights that play animations.Pricing for the 2025 GMC Terrain hasn’t yet been released, but we expect the AWD Elevation to start around $35,000 when it reaches dealerships later this year. Meanwhile, the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 and Denali will likely both cost somewhere close to $40,000 when they eventually join the lineup.More Terrain StoriesEric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si. More