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Car industry news and recall notices.
A Stolen Michelin Man Returns After a Night on the Town
A group of friends in Turkey decided the iconic Michelin Man deserved a night off. A security camera captured the whole thing, but this is no ordinary theft. The inflatable mascot, known as Bibendum, was taken for a joyride, documented on…
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From Bicycle Salesman to Jeep Pioneer: The Unlikely Rise of John Willys
The Willys Jeep is one of the most iconic vehicles in history, its name practically a synonym for toughness and off-road ability. But the story behind that boxy olive-green machine isn't just about military contracts and assembly lines. It…
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BMW Issues Major Recall in Australia Over Fire Hazard Affecting 10,000+ Vehicles
BMW has announced a sweeping recall across Australia, impacting over 10,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk. The recall targets specific models where an electrical fault could cause overheating, leading to flames even when the car is…
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Ford Recalls Over 288,000 Explorers After Roof Covers Risk Flying Off
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 288,000 Ford Explorer SUVs across the U.S. after discovering that roof rail covers can loosen and detach while driving, turning into dangerous projectiles. The recall covers certain 2020 through…
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The BMW 1M Coupe: A Parts-Bin Special That Became a Collector's Dream
In the early 2010s, BMW did something it had done many times before but rarely with such success: it raided the parts bin. The result was the 1M Coupe, a car built on the 1 Series platform but stuffed with components from the mighty E92…
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Ford Issues Recall for 288,000 Explorer SUVs Over Roof Rail Cover Risk
Ford has announced a recall affecting more than 288,000 Explorer SUVs after discovering that roof rail covers may loosen and fly off while the vehicle is moving. The issue, which spans model years 2020 through 2023, poses a potential…
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The New Dodge Charger R/T Weighs More Than a Mazda CX-90 SUV. Yes, Really.
Boca Auto Care has seen a lot of wild vehicles roll through our bay doors, but this one still raises eyebrows. Car and Driver recently tested the 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T and found that the four-door muscle car tips the scales at a…
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Ford Issues Recall for 290,000 Explorers Over Roof Trim That Could Detach While Driving
Ford has announced a recall affecting nearly 290,000 Explorer SUVs after discovering that roof trim pieces may loosen and fly off at highway speeds. The issue involves a plastic molding strip running along the roof rails, which can…
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Ford Recalls Over 288,000 Explorers as Roof Rail Covers Risk Flying Off
Ford is pulling more than 288,000 Explorer SUVs from the 2016 to 2019 model years off the road after discovering that roof rail covers can loosen and fly off while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the…
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Ford Recalls Over 288,000 Explorers After Roof Parts Risk Flying Off While Driving
Ford has issued a recall for more than 288,000 Explorer SUVs after discovering that plastic roof rail covers can detach at highway speeds and become dangerous projectiles. The issue affects certain 2020 through 2024 model year Explorers,…
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Toyota Hints at Bringing Back Buttons After RAV4 Screen Backlash
The debate over touchscreens versus physical buttons in cars has been heating up, and Toyota is now listening. After moving key climate and seat controls to the screen in the latest RAV4, the automaker is openly considering a reversal. The…
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Ford Expands 2026 Explorer Recall as Additional SUVs Require Safety Fixes
Ford Motor Company has widened its 2026 Ford Explorer recall, now encompassing thousands more SUVs due to unresolved safety concerns. The expansion follows reports of potential structural issues that could compromise vehicle stability,…
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