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Mercedes Owners Face Growing Pains as New Software Updates Disrupt Experience
Boca Raton drivers who recently updated their Mercedes-Benz software are reporting unexpected glitches, from lagging infotainment screens to intermittent connectivity issues. The updates, pushed over-the-air in recent weeks, were meant to…
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BMW Warns 29,000 Hybrids at Risk of Fire, but Owners Face a Month-Long Wait for Answers
BMW has issued a recall affecting nearly 29,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles over a serious fire risk, but many owners won’t know if their car is part of the problem until next month. The automaker says a manufacturing defect in the…
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Gulf System on Radar: What Florida Drivers Should Know This Weekend
For the first time in weeks, the National Hurricane Center has posted two disturbances on its tropical outlook map. While both carry low development odds, their appearance marks a shift from the quiet pattern we’ve seen. One area of low…
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A Single Typo Forced Subaru to Recall Nearly 500,000 Vehicles
What started as a small oversight in a user manual has snowballed into one of the largest recalls in Subaru’s recent history. The Japanese automaker announced it will recall approximately 500,000 vehicles across the U.S. because of a…
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Why Your Subaru’s Engine Might Outlive Its Transmission
Subaru’s boxer engine is widely respected as one of the most durable powertrains on the market. But if you browse listings for used Outbacks or Foresters, you’ll notice something odd: very few examples with over 200,000 miles. Even…
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BMW Pulls Over 29,000 Cars From Roads Over Engine Fire Concerns
BMW has issued a recall affecting more than 29,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential engine fire hazard. The automaker identified an issue where coolant may leak into the exhaust system, creating a risk of smoke or flames under the…
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One Year With a Nissan Figaro: Cute Car, Complicated Relationship
When my wife and I went hunting for a quirky summer car, the pale blue Nissan Figaro caught our eye at a local enthusiast dealership. It looked like a rolling piece of art, and for a while, it was fun. But after 12 months and a few…
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Why the Ford Mustang EcoBoost Beats the Four-Cylinder Supra as a Budget Sports Car
The fifth-generation Toyota GR Supra has officially left the North American market, and with it went the chance to snag a new four-cylinder version at a reasonable price. While the straight-six Supra remains a collector's dream, the…
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Daihatsu Taft Gets a Tougher Look and Smarter Safety for 2026
Daihatsu has given its pint-sized Taft crossover a meaningful refresh for the Japanese market, six years after the kei car first hit the streets. The update introduces two sharp new special editions, the Rugged Venture and the Active…
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BMW Urges 29,000 Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
BMW is telling nearly 29,000 vehicle owners to keep their cars parked outdoors until a serious defect can be fixed. The recall, announced this week, affects certain models that could pose a fire hazard even when the engine is off. The…
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The 1990s Luxury Sedan That Tried to Outsmart Everyone - And Why It Failed
In the late 1980s, Japanese automakers decided it was time to take on the Germans in the full-size luxury sedan game. Honda launched Acura, Toyota created Lexus, and Nissan birthed Infiniti. The Infiniti Q45 hit the market in 1989 with a…
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Honda Owners Get Gemini AI Upgrade, Ditching Google Assistant for Smarter Conversations
Honda is rolling out a software update that replaces Google Assistant with Google Gemini in eligible models across the U.S. The over-the-air update targets vehicles equipped with Google built-in, promising a more natural way to interact…
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