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Honda Fit Lives On in Japan - And It’s Surprisingly Affordable
While American drivers said goodbye to the Honda Fit back in 2020, the little hatchback is still rolling strong in Japan. Honda just gave the fourth-generation Fit a subtle refresh, updating its trim lineup and making small styling tweaks.…
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Porsche Spices Up the 911 GT3 Lineup With a Retro Ducktail Spoiler
Porsche’s 911 GT3 family is about to get a new member, and it’s bringing back a classic design cue that hasn’t appeared on any GT model before. Spy photographers recently caught a bright red prototype tearing around the Nürburgring, and…
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Volvo Eyes Return to U.S. with Electric Sedans and Wagons by 2028
Volvo may be plotting a comeback for two of its most iconic body styles, the sedan and the wagon, but this time, they’ll run on batteries. According to a new report, the Swedish automaker is weighing plans to reintroduce these models to the…
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Mazda Once Built a Rotary-Powered Minibus - and Added a Second Engine Just for the AC
Most car enthusiasts know Mazda for the rotary engine in the RX-7, RX-8, and Cosmo. But in the early 1970s, the automaker had a wilder idea: stuff a Wankel into a minibus. The result was the Mazda Parkway Rotary 26, a vehicle so…
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Affordable New Cars That Feel Far More Expensive Than They Are
What separates a truly premium car from the rest? It's not just about leather seats or a big screen. It's the way the cabin makes you feel when you close the door. It's the confidence you get from a suspension that absorbs rough pavement…
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Subaru Pulls Over Half a Million SUVs Over Safety Flaw That Raises Crash Danger
Subaru is recalling roughly 540,000 SUVs in the U.S. after federal safety regulators identified a manufacturing defect that could make the vehicles more prone to accidents. The recall affects certain models of the popular Ascent and…
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Subaru Issues Massive Recall for Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent Models Over Axle Weight Rating Errors
Subaru is recalling more than half a million vehicles in the U.S. after discovering that the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) on certain models were printed incorrectly. The recall affects 541,237 units of the 2018-2023 Crosstrek,…
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BMW Tells 29,000 Hybrid Owners: Park Outside Due to Fire Danger
BMW has issued a recall affecting more than 29,000 of its plug-in hybrid vehicles after discovering a manufacturing defect that could cause the cars to catch fire. The German automaker is urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and…
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BMW Warns 29,000 Hybrid Owners: Park Outside as Fire Risk Triggers Recall
BMW has issued a recall for more than 29,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential battery defect that could cause fires, even when the car is turned off. The German automaker is urging owners to park away from structures and not…
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Honda Issues Recall on 325,000+ Odyssey Minivans Due to Backup Camera Glitch
Honda has announced a recall affecting more than 325,000 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. after reports of backup camera malfunctions. The issue, which centers on a software problem in the infotainment system, can cause the rearview display to…
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The SUV That Blends Honda-Level Dependability With AMG-Beating Speed
For years, car buyers faced a tough choice: get something reliable like a Honda or Toyota, or go for raw performance from a German automaker. But the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT smashes that trade-off. This SUV delivers the kind of mechanical…
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Why Your EV's A/C Repair Might Surprise You (And Your Wallet)
If you drive an electric vehicle, you probably already know the battery isn't the only thing that's different under the hood. The air conditioning system, for instance, operates on a whole different principle than what you'd find in a…
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