Core Points - Hyundai has issued two recalls affecting over 600,000 vehicles, specifically the Palisade and Ioniq 6 models, due to safety concerns [2][3] Recall Details - The first recall involves approximately 568,580 Hyundai Palisade vehicles due to potentially faulty seat belts that may fail to latch, increasing the risk of passenger injury during a crash [4] - The second recall affects 31,042 Ioniq 6 electric vehicles, where the charging port doors may detach, posing a road hazard for other vehicles [5] Owner Guidance - Owners of the recalled Palisade are advised to ensure seat belts are securely latched until the recall remedy is performed, and Hyundai dealers will inspect and replace faulty seat belt buckles at no cost [6] - Ioniq 6 owners can also visit Hyundai dealers to have additional adhesive applied to the charging port door for free [6] Vehicle Information - The affected Palisade vehicles were sold between 2020 and 2025, with NHTSA ID Number 25V607000, while the Ioniq 6 vehicles were sold between 2023 and 2025, with NHTSA ID Number 25V606000 [9]

Core Insights - The federal EV tax credit is set to expire on September 30, 2025, prompting consumers to act quickly to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) before the deadline [1][2] - Awareness of the tax credit is high among consumers, with 70% of EV shoppers aware of it, and 78% indicating it significantly influences their decision to go electric [2] - Demand for new EVs on Cars.com has increased by 33% year over year, while demand for used EVs has risen by 22% year over year [2] Market Trends - New EV inventory grew by 1.4% year over year in August, while average new EV prices increased by 4.1% year over year due to the introduction of more premium models [5] - The used EV inventory surged by 38% year over year, with vehicles selling faster, averaging just 46 days on the lot compared to 66 days a year ago [5] - Tesla's average used EV prices fell by 16.2% year over year, contributing to an overall decline of 3.8% in average used EV prices [5] Consumer Behavior - Nearly half (47%) of potential EV buyers indicated that the elimination of the tax credit may accelerate their purchase timeline, reflecting a sense of urgency in the market [2] - Cars.com has identified top EV picks for 2026, highlighting models such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, Kia EV9, and Chevrolet Equinox EV, which cater to various buyer preferences [3][4][8] Company Overview - Cars.com is the leading automotive marketplace, attracting nearly 26 million in-market consumers each month, providing data and resources to facilitate informed buying decisions [6]