10 Biggest News Stories of the Month: Kia EV9, Lucid Air Pull Plug on Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla
In a dystopian future a la Philip K. Dick, we wonder whether androids dream of electric sheep. In this future-is-now present, do Americans dream of electric cars? They’re certainly curious about them, as automotive headlines increasingly are dominated by electric-vehicle news. Meanwhile, market share continues inching up each year as the number of charging stations increases and EV elements are incorporated into more and more powertrains. Is 2026 the year you make your electric-sheep … er, -car dreams a reality? Then you’ll want to consult the most popular Cars.com article of the past month, where we advise you on our top selections in six categories covering a range of EV-shopper profiles.
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Looking not just to save the planet but save some cash? The Chevrolet Equinox EV is our value pick, starting around $35,000. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV9 cover two- and three-row SUVs, respectively, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers four doors to fuel-cost freedom for the sedan set. The Lucid Air is our clear-headed choice for anyone wanting to plug into a luxurious EV ownership experience. For those who want pickup-truck pragmatism with forward-looking efficiency, the Chevrolet Silverado EV puts that baby to bed for you. Oh, and for anyone still suffering from so-called range anxiety (the fear of not being able to drive far enough on an electric charge versus the relative reliability of gasoline), the cars on our list get from 305 to 512 miles on a full battery.
For the full rundown on our recommendations on EVs for 2026, follow the link below to the No. 1 news story on this month’s countdown of most read articles.
If it’s not gas you’re primarily trying to save but dollars on the purchase price, Cars.com’s got you covered there, too. Our updated roundup of the 10 cheapest cars you can buy right now also resonated with readers looking for a bargain-basement price on a brand-new car. Ranging from $20,185 to $24,220 (all prices including a destination charge), these hatchbacks, sedans and pipsqueak SUVs trend small in both size and cost. All of the 2025 model year and listed in ascending order of expense, they include specified trim levels of the Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue, Chevrolet Trax, Kia Soul, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Kicks Play, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta.
For specific pricing, fuel economy estimates and other details on each of these affordable cars, follow the link below to the No. 4 news story from September.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Nissan Sentra, Ram 1500, Lexus RZ, Honda Ridgeline, Audi Q8 and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past month:
1. Cars.com’s Top EV Picks of 2026
2. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
3. 2026 Nissan Sentra: Updated for the Masses
4. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now
5. 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi V-8 Review: Sometimes It’s Not About the Numbers
6. How Much Is the 2026 Lexus RZ?
7. How Much Is the 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
8. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
9. How Much Is the 2026 Audi Q8?
10. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
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