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Mo Riles' battered truck, a symbol of years of mishaps, became a local spectacle in South Bend, Indiana, but a community member's act of kindness through crowdfunding helped him replace it with a safer vehicle, highlighting community bonding and compassion.
Subaru of America reported a 7.2% decrease in December 2025 sales with 57,437 vehicles sold, and a 3.6% decline for the year ending with 643,591 units. The Crosstrek was the top seller, achieving a record 191,724 units in 2025. The company emphasized its commitment to community through the annual Share the Love event, aiming to donate over $350 million since 2008. Despite the sales dip, Subaru remains focused on expanding its lineup and community engagement.
Subaru of America reported a 7.2% decrease in December 2025 sales with 57,437 vehicles sold, and a 3.6% decline for the year ending with 643,591 units. The Crosstrek was the top seller, achieving a record 191,724 units in 2025. The company emphasized its commitment to community through the annual Share the Love event, aiming to surpass $350 million in donations since 2008. Despite the sales dip, Subaru remains focused on expanding its lineup with new electric and hybrid models for 2026.
A shooting on Hillsborough Road in Durham resulted in the death of a driver and serious injuries to a woman after shots were fired from another vehicle; police are investigating and seeking information about the suspect vehicle.
Tesla's 2025.38 software update introduces new features such as 3D cityscape view, enhanced dashcam viewer with street names, Grok AI assistant (not in US), new scroll wheel functions, and an onboarding guide, with limited fleet rollout.
Mazda is recalling over 170,000 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles due to an airbag issue where the airbags may fail to deploy if the battery is accidentally drained, a problem initially blamed on user error but later acknowledged by the company after regulatory pressure. The issue affects vehicles from 2024-2025 and involves a fault in the airbag sensor caused by specific battery drain scenarios, with Mazda now offering reprogramming or replacement of the sensor. The recall comes after months of Mazda denying the safety risk, despite reports and investigations.
Toyota unveiled its first major update to the 4Runner SUV in 15 years with the introduction of the all-new 2025 model, which will include a hybrid version for the first time. The sixth-generation 4Runner, set to be available in the U.S. in the fall, features a standard turbocharged, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 278 horsepower, with the hybrid model boasting 326 horsepower. Toyota's focus on hybrid models aligns with consumer preferences, as hybrids accounted for 9.3% of new light vehicle registrations in the U.S. from January to November 2023, outstripping EVs by 1.8 percentage points.
Honda is recalling 750,000 vehicles from the 2020-2022 model years in the U.S. to address a defect that could cause air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. The issue stems from a crack and short circuit in the front passenger seat’s weight sensor, which fails to suppress the air bag as intended. The affected models include certain Honda Pilot, Accord, Civic, HR-V, CR-V, and Passport vehicles. This recall follows a previous recall for Honda HR-V's rear windows shattering in cold weather and a separate recall for a fuel pump issue in several Honda and Acura models.
A cyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Boston on Tuesday morning, with police initially reporting it as a pedestrian accident. The victim's identity has not been released, and further details about the incident have not yet been provided. A police investigation is underway.
One person is dead after being struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross Interstate 26 near mile marker 209. The driver of the truck was unharmed, and traffic disruptions were reported as a result of the collision.
Two people were shot, one fatally, in a vehicle on the I-190 south near the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. The shooting occurred around 11:20 a.m., leading to the diversion of all southbound traffic at exit 11. Emergency vehicles are present at the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
The search continues for Pedro Argote, the suspect in the murder of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson. Argote's vehicle, a silver Mercedes SUV, was found in a wooded area in Williamsport, Maryland. Authorities believe the ruling against Argote in a divorce case, where his wife was granted custody of their four children, was the motive for the killing. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information on Argote's whereabouts to come forward, offering a reward of up to $10,000 for his arrest.
A woman was found shot inside a vehicle at an apartment complex near Hikes Point in Louisville. The incident occurred in the morning, and the woman was rushed to the hospital in stable condition. The Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating the shooting, and all parties involved have been accounted for.
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 235 in Des Moines. The northbound lanes were temporarily closed at Easton Boulevard, causing traffic backups. The closure is expected to last about 2 hours. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, 268 people have died on Iowa roads so far this year, with 15 of them being pedestrians.
The body of a man with a gunshot wound was found inside a vehicle that had been illegally parked outside a home in Houston's Fifth Ward for almost two days before being discovered. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.