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Justice Department goes after Uber

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts with your weekly recap of the latest car news and market happenings.
In today’s edition:
New-car prices rise in August
Justice Department sues Uber
Ferrari unveils new Testarossa
Recent recalls
and more
MARKETS 📈

Note: Stock market prices as of Thursday’s market close.
HEADLINES 📰
August new-vehicle prices rise as 2026 models hit lots, EV sales accelerate
Mexico to raise tariffs on cars from China to 50% in major overhaul
Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
Ferrari unveils new Testarossa 849, a V-8 plug-in hybrid with 1036 horsepower
Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
Mercedes-Benz is keeping their V-12 engine into the 2030s
RECALLS
A Toyota windshield defroster recall affects about 78,000 vehicles equipped with defrosters that may not defrost anything
That’s all we have for you this week. We’ll see you next Friday with more car content.
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