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Chrysler's Pacifica Gets a Salty New Ad Campaign
Chrysler's Pacifica minivan, which has carried a 42-year legacy since the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager debuted in 1983, is now the subject of a new ad campaign with a decidedly adult edge. The "Acronyms" campaign, created with…
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Jeep Gladiator Fire Lawsuit Advances as Massive Recall Looms
A federal lawsuit over a 2022 Jeep Gladiator that allegedly caught fire while parked outside an Illinois home is moving forward. The family claims the pickup burned in 2024 due to a faulty power steering pump electrical connector, which…
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Why a 2014 or Newer Subaru Forester Is the One to Buy Used
Subaru has a strong reputation for reliability, but older Foresters have a well-known weak spot: head gaskets. First- and second-generation models, especially those with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter EJ25 engine, were prone to gasket…
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Acura's Cancelled RSX EV Surfaces in Patent Drawings
Acura's plan to revive the RSX name on a compact electric crossover has been scrapped, but newly released patent images show what the production model would have looked like. The Japanese luxury brand had been deep into development of the…
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Cadillac's Hybrid XT5 Shows Up in China, But U.S. Buyers May Have to Wait
Cadillac has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid version of its XT5 crossover in China, but it remains unclear if the U.S. will see a similar model. The current-generation XT5 is ending production this year in Spring Hill, Tennessee, but the…
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BMW X5 Outshines Mercedes GLE in Key IIHS Pedestrian Safety Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently put the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE through its pedestrian crash prevention evaluations, and the results highlight a significant gap in standard safety equipment. The X5 earned a…
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Mercedes Owners Warned: Repair Costs Can Exceed Purchase Price
From aging S-Class flagships to high-performance used market bargains, Mercedes models can leave owners facing repair bills that cost more than what they originally paid for the car. The warning comes as recent coverage highlights the…
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Acura NSX: A Look Back at Every Generation of the Japanese Icon
The Acura NSX first arrived in 1989, and it quickly changed how Americans viewed Japanese sports cars. It was praised as sharper and easier to live with than its European rivals, helping put Acura on the map. Development input from a…
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The 2026 Manual Transmission Club: Every New Car Over 400 HP That Still Has a Stick
If you're shopping for a new car with serious horsepower and a manual gearbox in 2026, the list is getting shorter every year. According to recent reporting, you can still count your options on two hands, and they're all performance…
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GM: Only New Genuine Parts Allowed in ADAS Repairs
General Motors has issued a strict policy for collision repairs involving its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The automaker says any repair must use only new, genuine GM parts, and it has explicitly banned salvaged, recycled,…
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Kia K5 Spied With Hybrid Power in US Testing, Ready to Take on Camry and Accord
Kia is preparing a significant update for its K5 sedan, and new spy photos suggest it will finally bring a hybrid option to the US market. CarBuzz photographers recently caught a test vehicle in Arizona and Nevada, where the automaker was…
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BMW Recalls 27,720 Cars Over Rare Rollaway Risk Linked to Driveshaft Wear
BMW is pulling 27,720 vehicles from the road due to a driveshaft connection that can wear down severely, potentially cutting power to the rear wheels or, in rare cases, allowing the car to roll away while parked. The recall affects the…
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