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 96-month car loans are no longer shocking — they’re becoming normal. As vehicle prices stay high and monthly payments climb, more buyers are being pushed into longer and longer loan terms just to afford a new car.
This week on Weekly Wheelhouse, I break down what’s driving the auto affordability crunch, why 84- and 96-month loans are spreading, and what it really means for buyers long-term. We also cover major U.S. automotive news, including Toyota hybrid recalls, safety investigations, and how software complexity is reshaping reliability.
In Segment 2, we look at new 2026 vehicle pricing and updates from Kia, Honda, and Nissan, including the all-new Kia K4 sedan and hatchback, the refreshed Nissan Pathfinder, and a tech update for the Honda Accord.
I’ll also wrap things up with my latest vehicle review — the 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus — and an update on what I’ve been driving recently.
Weekly Wheelhouse breaks down the biggest U.S. auto stories clearly, factually, and without hype — so you can make smarter car-buying decisions.

Last Weeks's Weekly Wheelhouse - https://youtu.be/ovTb0rd_Jtw?si=PFp_cv_6T2B20vNK
2026 Mazda CX-90 Review - https://youtu.be/xCzfeKJscUA?si=08WWy4RP0qpkZJ15 

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