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Honda and Acura Roll Out Smarter Voice Assistant That Actually Holds a Conversation
Thousands of Honda and Acura vehicles are about to get a lot chattier behind the wheel. The automakers are rolling out Google Gemini, an artificial intelligence assistant that lets drivers interact using natural speech rather than roboticâŠ
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Toyotaâs Highlander Recall Fix Leaves One Mom Frustrated: âThis Canât Be the Answerâ
A Florida mother was stunned when she opened a recall notice for her 2020 Toyota Highlander, not because of the defect, but because of what Toyota called a solution. The automakerâs fix for a potential engine failure issue? A softwareâŠ
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Toyota Prius Sales Plummet 42% - Minor 2027 Updates Wonât Stop the Slide
Toyotaâs iconic Prius is in a tailspin. Just 19,518 units moved in the first half of this year, marking a 42.3% drop from the same period in 2024. The slump comes even as gas prices spiked amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, a scenario thatâŠ
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Toyota Expands Tundra V6 Recall to 250,000 as Debate Over Root Cause Intensifies
Toyota has expanded its recall of Tundra pickup trucks equipped with V6 engines to a staggering 250,000 vehicles, as a heated disagreement over the underlying mechanical issue continues between the automaker and safety regulators. TheâŠ
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What That Coolant Leak at the Back of Your Engine Block Really Means
If youâve noticed a puddle of green, orange, or pink fluid under your car and a lingering smell of sweet antifreeze, the source might be more serious than a loose hose. A crack at the rear of the engine block is a known failure point onâŠ
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The $16,000 Battery Bill That Could Total Your Tesla Model Y
The first wave of Tesla Model Ys is hitting 100,000 miles, and owners are discovering a hard truth: replacing the battery can cost more than the car is worth. In 2026, an out-of-warranty battery swap at a Tesla service center runs betweenâŠ
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Honda Pulls the Plug on Its Final American EV
Honda has officially ended sales of the Prologue in the United States, marking the complete withdrawal of its electric vehicle lineup from the American market. The move comes alongside the cancellation of the Acura ZDX, leaving HondaâŠ
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Toyota Gives the 2027 Prius a Tiny Refresh - But Will It Be Enough?
The Toyota Prius is having a rough year. Sales have dropped nearly 43 percent compared to last year, following a couple of solid years of growth. With the current generation now entering its fifth model year, many expected a strong refreshâŠ
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Volkswagen Owner Blames Free Update for $1,600 Repair Shock
When Volkswagen rolled out over-the-air software updates, the promise was simple: your car gets better over time. For many drivers, thatâs been true. But one Jetta owner says his experience went the opposite direction, and itâs costing him.âŠ
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The MINI That Swapped Its Engine for an M3 V8 and Became Rear-Wheel Drive
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is known for revealing builds that sound impossible on paper. VINI is exactly that kind of car. Built by David Power, a MINI enthusiast whose name practically guarantees something extreme, this R56 MINIâŠ
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Carmakers Feel the Squeeze as AI Giants Gobble Up Memory Chips
Just as the auto industry thought it had put the semiconductor crisis of 2020 in the rearview mirror, a new chip crunch is hitting, and this time, the culprit is artificial intelligence, not a pandemic. AI companies racing to build massiveâŠ
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Teslaâs Request to Sidestep Headlight Recall Denied by NHTSA
Federal regulators have turned down Teslaâs attempt to avoid a recall tied to headlight compliance, according to a recent filing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rejected the automakerâs petition, which arguedâŠ
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