#Consumer Reports

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Consumer Reports’ ‘Not Acceptable’ Label Still Haunts the Acura SLX

Acura’s first SUV entered the U.S. market with luxury ambitions, but a Consumer Reports rollover warning quickly defined the model’s legacy and helped limit its sales run.

Key Takeaways

Consumer Reports rated the Acura SLX and Isuzu Trooper 'not acceptable' after avoidance testing.
NHTSA did not identify a defect, but the public safety narrative stuck.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via jalopnik.com

A temporary U.S. car-loan deduction is reshaping the appeal of American-assembled vehicles

A new auto-loan tax break tied to U.S. final assembly and income caps could change how some buyers compare vehicles, but the benefit is temporary and narrower than headline figures suggest.

Key Takeaways

A new deduction for auto-loan interest applies only to qualifying buyers and U.S.-assembled vehicles.
The tax break is expected to expire after 2028, limiting its value for long loans.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via jalopnik.com