10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Toyota Crown Signia Sings, Tesla Model 3 Zeroes In
The duck-billed platypus has webbed feet and fur. It’s a mammal, but it lays eggs, and it’s neither fish nor fowl. The Toyota Crown Signia is considered an SUV, but it’s really a wagon. It competes directly with luxury vehicles, but it’s a premium-level car from a mainstream brand. Can the Crown Signia find its people, those for whom “a little from column A, a little from column B” is a feature and not a bug? How many people’s favorite animal is the platypus?
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If they can push past the neither-nor nature of the thing, car shoppers may well find the Crown Signia to be exactly what they’re looking for … well, mostly. In one of Cars.com’s most popular news articles of the past week, we tick off the things that tick us off and tickle us about the 2025 Crown Signia. To its credit are a smooth, comfortable, controlled and carlike ride; strong acceleration from its 240-horsepower hybrid powertrain and standard all-wheel drive; attractive, sophisticated exterior styling; a lushly appointed, comfortable interior for both front and rear passengers; and a versatile, accommodating cargo area. To its detriment are its less-than-user-friendly infotainment interface, as well as its less-than-budget-friendly starting price just south of $45,000 that can quickly get optioned up to north of 50 grand (as our reviewer’s test car demonstrated).
For the full details on what we loved and what we loathed about the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, follow the link below to the No. 2 news story on this week’s countdown of most read articles.
In other news, if recent headlines about vandalism of Tesla showrooms, charging stations and cars haven’t made you second-guess your intentions of buying one of these increasingly controversial electric vehicles, then do we have a deal for you. Tesla is offering 0% financing for 60 months, or 0.99% APR for 72 months, on its Model 3 compact sedan for well-qualified buyers who can put up a 15% down payment plus taxes and fees.
Can the move boost flagging sales of the Model 3? Follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week and consider.
Beyond all that, we’ve got headlines on the Subaru Outback, Dodge Durango, Dodge Hornet 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. Which Tariffs Could Affect Your Next Car?
2. Is the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia a Good SUV? 4 Pros, 2 Cons
3. Tesla Offers 0% Financing on Model 3
4. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
5. 2025 Subaru Outback Review: An Oldie but Very, Very Goodie
6. What Are the Most Reliable Cars and Brands?
7. Dodge Cuts Prices on 2025 Durango and Hornet; Lops Nearly $30,000 Off Durango SRT Hellcat
8. Tariffs on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese Goods Could Affect These Cars the Most
9. Why Are EVs More Expensive to Insure Than Gas Cars?
10. J.D. Power Study Finds Vehicles Built During Pandemic Continue to Frustrate Owners
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