Yahoo Autos Autoblog's most-read stories of 2023
It's the last day of 2023, a time of looking back before looking ahead, and these are the top 20 most-read stories on Autoblog in the year gone by. They may not have always been the biggest news, nor does this list include the hundreds of vehicle reviews and buying guides we provided — including over 100 all-important First Drives. But these are the posts that really got your attention and piled up the clicks.
And in case you didn't see some of these the first time around, this list gives you a chance to catch up:
1. It's official: Toyota Land Cruiser coming back to U.S.
This was the moment back in June when Toyota let us know that the famed off-roader was coming back to America. In August, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser was revealed as smaller, with great retro looks (look at it up there, with those round headlights!) and a price in the mid-$50,000s.
2. 2023 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study shows there's less quality than last year
Dodge and ... Alfa Romeo? ... topped this quality survey, how about that. The single best car of them all for initial quality was the Nissan Maxima, above, which has now joined the ranks of cars gone out of production for 2024. But it may be back soon as an EV.
3. Least-satisfying vehicle rankings seek to highlight the worst cars of the year
These are the cars you say you're least likely to buy again. And sure, in many cases, we can see why.
4. Tesla discounts Model S by $30,000, and Model X by $41,000
In an attempt to pump up sales volume and hang on to market share, Tesla's been cutting its new-car prices throughout 2023. On this day back in September, we saw some truly eye-popping cuts to the more expensive Models S and X, designed to bring them under the price caps for the federal EV tax credit.
5. Thieves are now stealing cars via a headlight 'CAN injection'
Car thefts have been a theme this year, especially involving Hyundais and Kias. Thanks, TikTok. And remember that poor guy who unwittingly paid $75,000 for a Bronco that had been stolen right off a Ford factory lot? Here's a deep dive explaining a complex, hard-to-defend-against method thieves can use to make off with any car on the road.
6. Porsche launches a sleek, $590,000 speedboat with electric Macan power
OK, so it can only spend an hour on the water before having to take a charge. But just look at it!
7. 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat tune turns into a $36,000 repair bill
Thinking of doing an aftermarket tune? Be sure you gain a thorough understanding of the warranty ramifications. Here's a cautionary tale, especially if you're driving a Dodge.
8. Used car brands that have lost the most value in 2023
Teslas end the year as much more affordable new car purchases, but those who already owned one have to be pretty cheesed about the way new-Tesla price cuts have devalued their used cars.
