10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Tesla Cybertruck Wedges Itself in, GMC Hummer EV Priced Out
If it’s true what they say, that “every nation gets the government it deserves,” then perhaps it might also hold that every generation of car buyers gets the truck it deserves. Which begs the question: In the case of the Tesla Cybertruck — love it or loathe it as the polarizing pickup practically forces you to do — what have we done to deserve this? Cars.com reviewer Damon Bell applies some objectivity to this object of affection/derision/obsession in order to get closer to the cybertruth of the 2025 Cybertruck in his comprehensive critique, our most popular article of the past week.
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Passing Musk-er … er, muster, with our reviewers were abundant front-passenger headroom; touchscreen climate control and infotainment for backseat passengers; large, accommodating bed space in back; mostly excellent visibility out the front; a surprisingly effective single-windshield-wiper setup; smooth, well-controlled ride and precise steering; and effective self-driving and self-parking operation under unchallenging conditions. Missing the mark were the greenhouse effect of the massive glass roof; limited stuff-stashing spaces relative to would-be competitors; compromised backseat headroom, difficult-to-access bed space and stingy frunk space due to the space-age shape; a visibility-impeding power tonneau cover amid already near-nonexistent rear visibility; hard-to-get-used-to touchscreen shift controls and button-based blinkers on the steering wheel; maneuvering difficulties at low speeds and in tight spaces due to ultra-sensitive steering; and janky to downright frightening self-driving performance when faced with ambiguity or emergency.
“It’s possible that if I drove a Cybertruck for a longer period of time I would get accustomed to its many quirks and even grow to like them,” Bell concluded in his review, “but I doubt it … .”
For our full take on the 2025 Tesla Cybertruck — including as-tested price, powertrain specs and options — follow the link below to the No. 1 article on this week’s countdown of most read stories.
Elsewhere on our countdown is the Cybertruck’s closest competitor, the GMC Hummer EV, in our pricing report on the all-electric SUV and pickup truck for the 2026 model year. The latest version brings the racy-styled Carbon Fiber Edition, improved shock absorption and off-road handling, as well as standard bidirectional charging and hands-free semi-autonomous driving capability. The Hummer EV’s starting price — identical for both the SUV and pickup variants — has only increased by a piddly 50 bucks over the 2025 model, which isn’t even a significant rounding error for this nearly five-ton hulk. The 2X trim starts at $99,095 and the 3X at $107,195 (prices include a destination charge).
For full pricing details on the 2025 GMC Hummer EV — including a trim-level breakdown of features and equipment, as well as powertrain specs and all-electric driving range — follow the link below to the No. 9 news story of the week.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Toyota Grand Highlander, Hyundai Palisade, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Genesis GV80 Coupe 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 week:
1. 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Review: Wedge Issues
2. Genesis Introduces New Prestige Black Trim to Lineup
3. IIHS: Here Are the Vehicles Most, Least Likely to Be Stolen
4. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now
5. How Much Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
6. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review: Growing Gains
7. Is the 2025 Audi Q4 e-Tron a Good Electric SUV? 4 Pros, 3 Cons
8. How Much Is the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe?
9. How Much Is the 2026 GMC Hummer EV?
10. Which 3-Row SUVs Offer Captain’s Chairs?
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