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Car industry news and recall notices.
A Sputtering Mercedes: Diagnosing a Failing Vacuum Pump at 80,000 Miles
A 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC with 80,000 miles on the odometer has been suffering from a frustrating and worsening throttle lag when pulling away from a stop. The owner, a seasoned DIY mechanic, had already swapped spark plugs and verified the…
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Ford Issues Recall for 288,000 Explorers Over Roof Trim That Could Detach While Driving
Ford has announced a recall affecting roughly 288,000 Explorer SUVs after discovering that the roof trim on some models can loosen and fly off during normal driving. The issue, which has been linked to at least two reported incidents,…
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Boca Auto Care: Zoox Pulls Self-Driving Taxis After Vehicle Heads Straight Into a Fire Scene
Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, has issued a recall for its entire fleet of self-driving taxis following an incident where one of its vehicles drove directly into an active smoke and fire scene. The recall, announced…
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Hyundai and Kia Issue Tiny Recall for 14 EVs, Warn Drivers to Park Away From Structures
In what might be one of the smallest recalls in recent memory, Hyundai and Kia have pulled exactly 14 electric vehicles back to the shop due to a potential fire risk. The affected models are part of the 2022-2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia…
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A Missing Bolt and a Common Maintenance Mystery
A customer recently brought their Mercedes into Boca Auto Care with a straightforward question: while checking the air filters, they noticed a bolt had gone missing. They wanted to know the exact size of that bolt. It's a small detail, but…
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Volvo Deepens Ties With Geely, Risks US Fallout Like Polestar
Sixteen years after China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group bought Volvo Cars from Ford, the Swedish automaker has long insisted it operates independently, with its own board and product development in Gothenburg. That wall between Volvo and…
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Toyota Hears You Want Buttons Back in the RAV4 - and It’s Paying Attention
The debate over touchscreens versus physical buttons has been simmering in the auto industry for years. Toyota, fresh off the launch of its redesigned RAV4, is now listening closely to what buyers really want. The company’s chief engineer…
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Ford Issues Recall for 2016-2019 Explorers: Roof Rails Could Detach While Driving
Ford has announced a recall affecting certain 2016 through 2019 Explorer models due to a safety issue involving roof rail panels that may separate from the vehicle while in motion. The problem stems from a manufacturing defect where the…
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Audi’s 2027 Q7 Costs More - But the Extra Horsepower Makes It a Steal
Audi’s biggest SUV just got a lot pricier, but there’s a silver lining under the hood. The 2027 Q7 starts at $72,195, that’s $8,900 more than last year’s model. Before you wince, consider this: the base engine is gone, replaced by a…
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Ford Ditches the Assembly Line It Invented to Build a $30,000 Electric Pickup
For more than a century, the moving assembly line has been the heartbeat of car factories worldwide, and Ford invented it. Now, the company is walking away from its own creation. Next year. Ford will roll out the first vehicle built using a…
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Ford Recalls Nearly 300,000 Explorers as Roof Rails Pose Safety Risk
Ford has issued its 57th recall of the year, this time targeting approximately 288,000 Explorer SUVs due to a problem with loose roof rails. The issue, flagged by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, affects certain…
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Ford's Latest Recall Targets 288,000 Explorers With Roof Rail Issue
Ford has issued its 57th recall of the year, this time pulling in 288,000 Explorer SUVs from the 2016 through 2019 model years. The problem: loose roof rails that could detach while driving, posing a hazard to both passengers and other…
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