Lexus and Buick lead all brands in J.D. Power’s latest 3-year dependability study, which finds U.S. car buyers are more frequently encountering issues relating to software and connectivity. +

President Donald Trump levied new tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China with no exemptions for vehicles or auto parts. +

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. +

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