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Honda Recalls 325,000 Odyssey Vans for Faulty Rearview Cameras
Honda is recalling roughly 325,000 Odyssey minivans due to a problem that can cause the rearview camera display to go dark while the vehicle is in reverse. The issue affects certain models from 2018 through 2023, and the company says the…
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Ford’s Recall Streak Continues, Driven Largely by Software Checks
Ford Motor Company appears headed for yet another year dominated by vehicle recalls, with a new report from MarketWatch showing a familiar culprit: software audits. The automaker has already issued multiple recall notices in 2024, and…
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Boca Auto Care Spots It First: Audi’s Wild New RS Q5 Hits the Streets
A fresh spy video has caught Audi testing something it’s never built before, a full-blown RS version of its popular Q5 SUV. The prototype, spotted tearing through public roads, is the first-ever RS Q5, and it’s packing some serious visual…
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China’s Hainan Island Sets 2030 Deadline to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars
In a bold move that marks a first for any Chinese province, the southern island of Hainan has announced a complete ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2030. The provincial government released a detailed roadmap, reported by…
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Ford’s Electric Mustang Hit by Another Recall as Quality Woes Continue
Ford Motor Company is once again recalling its all-electric Mustang Mach-E, the latest in a string of setbacks for the automaker’s flagship EV. The recall, disclosed in regulatory filings this week, affects thousands of vehicles over a…
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BMW Recalls 29,000 U.S. Vehicles Due to Potential Engine Fire Hazard
BMW is recalling more than 29,000 vehicles in the United States over concerns that an electrical fault could cause the engine to catch fire, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects…
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Wrong Labels Force Subaru to Recall More Than Half a Million Cars
Subaru is calling back over 541,000 vehicles across the United States, and the reason is a paperwork problem. The automaker says the labels on the cars don’t match what’s actually inside, specifically regarding tire pressure and weight…
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What Every Mercedes Owner Should Know About Intake Valve Buildup
If you drive a modern Mercedes-Benz with a direct-injection engine, there's a hidden issue under the hood that can quietly sap performance and fuel economy over time. It's called intake valve deposit buildup, and it's one of the most…
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Troubleshooting a 2009 ML550: Why Keyless Remotes Stopped Working After a Wet Rear SAM
A 2009 Mercedes ML550 owner recently faced a frustrating electrical mystery: keyless remotes that suddenly stopped working. After some digging, the culprit appeared to be a wet rear SAM unit. When the owner pulled the module out, they…
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Nissan Australia Recalls 14,000 X-Trail SUVs Over Hybrid Software Glitch
Nissan has issued a recall affecting close to 14,000 of its X-Trail e-Power models in Australia, citing a software problem with the hybrid system that could pose a safety risk. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2022 and 2024, and…
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Cadillac Vistiq Recall in U.S. Won’t Delay Australian Rollout, Repair Already in the Works
Cadillac has issued a recall for its all-electric Vistiq in the United States, but Australian buyers can breathe easy, the issue won’t push back the SUV’s local launch. The recall, announced this week, affects a small batch of vehicles and…
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Uneven Airflow Readings Have This Driver Stumped - Here’s What Might Be Going On
A driver recently brought in a head-scratcher: the car runs fine, but the data tells a different story. At idle, the mass airflow sensor on bank 1 reads just 2 grams per second, while bank 2 shows 7 grams per second. Meanwhile, long-term…
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