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Tesla is recalling 5974 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers for loose brake caliper bolts that could come off and cause the caliper to come into contact with the wheel, which could lower tire pressure. The recall includes model year 2019–2021 Model 3 and 2020–2021 Model Y vehicles.Tesla hasn’t said when or how it will notify owners of affected vehicles.CLARIFICATION 6/3/2021, 9 p.m.: This story has been updated to add further details from NHTSA’s report as to the nature of the potential problem.Tesla is recalling just under 6000 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers for loose brake caliper bolts that might disassemble and cause low tire pressures. The recall affects model year 2019–2021 Model 3 and 2020–2021 Model Y vehicles.

A recall report submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the brake calipers are secured using two fasteners and that they might come loose over time if not secured properly. According to NHTSA, if a caliper were to “[make] contact with the inner surface of the wheel rim, the wheel may be prevented from freely rotating, which may cause loss of tire pressure,” meaning the tire is likely to drag along the road until it pops and loses air pressure. NHTSA’s report says that owners might be able to hear the caliper making contact with the wheel. The agency is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue. Late last year, Tesla was notified of a 2021 Model Y that had a missing bolt on the driver’s-side rear brake caliper and reviewed its production torque specifications. The automaker adjusted its production process to deal with the issue, according to NHTSA documents.Tesla has not yet said when or how it will notify owners of affected vehicles, but it will tighten or replace the bolts for free. Meanwhile, owners can contact Tesla customer service here or check the NHTSA recalls site to find out if their vehicle is involved and to stay informed.

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The Buick Enclave has been refreshed for 2022 with a restyled exterior and a tweaked center console with a push-button shifter.A host of previously optional driver-assistance features will now be standard across the lineup, including automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps.The upscale Avenir trim benefits from interior enhancements intended to make Buick’s biggest SUV feel more luxurious, although it’s still not in BMW or Mercedes territory.Buick has given its flagship SUV a host of enhancements and upgraded its styling for 2022, and the result is a sleeker look and improved value. New headlamps and taillamps, reworked front and rear bumpers, and updated wheel designs give the three-row family hauler a more modern look. Inside, the center console has been tweaked and now features a push-button shifter that’s similar to that in the smaller Envision crossover.
The fanciest Avenir trim gets even fancier this year, thanks to new quilted leather upholstery, updated wood trim, and massaging front seats with heat and ventilation. All Avenir models also wear unique wheels, a special grille insert, and body-colored lower trim panels.

More driver-assist features are standard now, including previously optional technologies such as automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlamps. To aid in parking, the Enclave now also comes with rear parking sensors and rear cross-traffic alert as standard. Adaptive cruise control remains optional.
To keep up with the times, the Enclave’s standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can now operate wirelessly. Other changes are minimal, and the Enclave retains its 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional. The Enclave’s updated styling and feature enhancements increase its desirability as a three-row family crossover, but its Avenir trim still doesn’t offer enough luxury or panache to outdo SUV offerings from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. However, its premium intentions and value-oriented pricing put it on a good footing to challenge rival crossovers such as the Cadillac XT6 and the Infiniti QX60.
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Jaguar is simplifying its F-Type lineup to include only V-8 engines. The turbocharged four-cylinder and supercharged V-6 are no longer available. The new base model is powered by a 444-hp supercharged V-8 while the F-Type R still uses the 575-hp version. The 2022 F-Types are available to order now and will arrive next month starting at $71,050. Jaguar is dropping the F-Type’s four- and six-cylinder engines in favor of a V-8-only lineup after giving its sports car a new look and simplified engine lineup for the previous model year. It’ll now consist of two models: a new P450 model and the R model, and they will be on sale next month. Unfortunately, the move makes the entry point for Jaguar’s sports car $8300 more expensive.
The F-Type P450 is available as a coupe or convertible with either rear- or all-wheel drive. Its supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 produces 444 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. Jaguar claims that both rear- and all-wheel-drive models will reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a 177-mph top speed. The F-Type R still uses the 575-hp supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 with all-wheel drive, and in our test it reached 60 mph in 3.5 seconds on the way to a 11.7-second quarter mile at 121 mph.

Base models are equipped with 20-inch wheels, larger rear brakes, and an active exhaust system. All-wheel-drive models, which are named R-Dynamic, have gloss black trim and unique wheels. They’re available in 11 exterior colors, and there are even more available from Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO).The 2022 Jaguar F-Type is available to order now starting at $71,050 for the P450 Coupe with rear-wheel-drive and $81,050 for the all-wheel-drive R-Dynamic Coupe. The F-Type R’s starting price will stay the same at $104,350.
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Lexus has confirmed that a new NX is coming for 2022, and it will debut June 11.A teaser photo shows an interesting taillight setup with a full-width LED bar.The new NX will likely be offered in NX250, NX350, and NX350h versions.The second generation of Lexus’s NX crossover is nearly here, and we’re getting our first official glimpse of the new model thanks to this teaser photo. Ahead of the 2022 NX’s debut on June 11, we can see that it features a taillight setup with a full-width LED light bar and a Lexus script across the tailgate that appears to be in a new font.

We’ve already seen spy photos of the new NX, which show a similar silhouette as the current car. We think some of the bigger changes may be seen inside, as the current car’s interior is dated; we’re especially hoping that Lexus does away with the annoying infotainment touchpad that controls the central display screen in favor of a more modern touchscreen.Trademarks suggest that the NX lineup will include an NX250 model, possibly powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four, and an NX350, possibly powered by a 3.5-liter V-6. The hybrid version is likely to continue, with its NX350h designation suggesting that it could use the RAV4 Prime’s 302-hp plug-in-hybrid powertrain.We’ll learn more next week, as the NX will make its debut live on June 11 at 11pm on the Lexus website.
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The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition models are updated with new colors, slightly altered appearances, and new suspension setups. Electric Lime is the new TRD Pro–exclusive color, and Trail Edition models can now be ordered in Lunar Rock, last year’s TRD Pro-exclusive. They’ll be on sale at the end of the summer, and pricing is expected to start at around $35,000 and $45,000. Toyota continues to dabble with the trail-ready Tacoma mid-size pickup, which will introduce a new TRD Pro–exclusive color (pictured above) for the 2022 model year. The new Tacoma TRD Pro is slightly taller and has new wheels, and Toyota relocated some of the exterior badging. The lesser Trail Edition model is also slightly jacked up, and it’ll go on sale alongside the TRD Pro at the end of the summer.
The Tacoma TRD Pro gets jacked up with a 1.5-inch lift on the front axle and 0.5-inch at the rear compared to the previous model. It continues to be equipped with Fox internal bypass dampers with rear remote reservoirs, but a revised angle of the ball-joint mount on the new forged aluminum upper control arms help to make the most of the increased stroke enabled by the lift. The new setup increases to the numbers that matter for off-roaders: The approach angle increases 1.4 degrees and the breakover and departure angles are upped by 2.7 and 0.8 degrees, respectively. Trail Editions are also raised up—1.1 inches in the front and a half-inch out back—and along with the removal of the front air dam allows for a 2.0-degree increase at approach.That eye-incinerating new color is called Electric Lime, and it’s exclusive to the TRD Pro. A new set of 16-inch TRD Pro wheels are wrapped in Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires. Trail Editions are now available with 2021’s TRD Pro–exclusive color Lunar Rock (pictured below) and get bronze 16-inchers with all-terrain rubber. Their grilles, which are similar to the TRD Pro, get bronze lettering .
The Tacoma TRD Pro now has a debossed TRD Pro logo on its rear quarter-panel, like the Tundra TRD Pro, but “TRD” and “Pro” are separated on two lines. New graphics on the hood are available, too, and the TRD Pro badge on the door is replaced with a black Tacoma badge. Lame.

Both Tacomas are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is offered, but we’d select the optional six-speed manual gearbox (#SavetheManuals). Both models can tow up to 6400 pounds.The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition are only available in 4×4 Double Cab configurations, and they’ll arrive at the end of the summer leading into the fall. Pricing is expected to increase slightly over the 2021 models’ $45,500 and $35,180 starting prices.
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