Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 12-18, 2026 | | The Auto Channel — Trusted automotive reporting for 31 years. This article is part of The Auto Channel’s independent automotive coverage library — one of the longest-running automotive publications online (since 1995). Our editors test, research, and document vehicles, technologies, recalls, and ownership experiences to help drivers make informed decisions. Unlike short news blurbs, our content is written for long-term usefulness — explaining what the vehicle is, why it matters, and how it affects real owners. Coverage includes reviews, specifications, safety data, recall history, industry context, and real-world driving impressions collected over decades of reporting. Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 12-18, 2026 | | The full version of today’s News Nuggets — along with hundreds of thousands of additional articles, reviews, and editorial insights — can be found in The Auto Channel’s Million-Page Automotive Library, built and indexed over three decades. To dive deeper, simply copy any headline and paste it into this or any Site Search box on The Auto Channel. LEARN MORE FROM THE WEB'S LONGEST RUNNING AUTOMOTIVE COLUMN | | Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup July 12-18, 2026 * June vehicle prices. New-vehicle prices increased modestly in June, according to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle purchased in June increased less than 1% year over year to $49,758, as buyers continued to migrate to a mix of more affordable vehicles. Vehicle sales in June were healthy, with the seasonally adjusted average rate (SAAR) at 16.5 million, the highest point in 2026. Sales volume, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, was higher by 7.6% year over year. Sales of subcompact SUVs – ATP of $31,113 in June – increased by more than 23% year