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Hyundai Issues Dual Recall for Santa Fe and Ioniq 6 Models
Hyundai has announced a recall affecting two of its most popular models, the Santa Fe SUV and the Ioniq 6 electric sedan. The move comes after safety regulators identified potential issues that could increase the risk of accidents or…
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Why Your Mercedes Is Scraping on Speed Humps - and What to Do About It
If your Mercedes is scraping its front end every time you roll over a speed hump, you're not alone. One owner recently reported that their car, equipped with the factory Comfort setting and Agility Control steel springs, bottoms out on…
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Ford and Unifor Strike a Deal, But the Clock Is Ticking
Ford and Canada’s Unifor union have finally shaken hands on a tentative three-year contract, just a few days after their self-imposed July 10 deadline passed. The two sides spent Friday locked in talks that stretched into the early hours…
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Finding the Perfect Tire for Your 2018 E300: Comfort Meets Handling
A local Mercedes owner recently reached out to Boca Auto Care seeking tire advice for their 2018 E300 sedan. The car is rear-wheel drive, not the 4Matic all-wheel-drive version, and currently rides on run-flat tires. The owner’s main…
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Ford and Lincoln Recall Hits Canada: Rollaway Risk Prompts Urgent Action
Transport Canada has issued a recall affecting tens of thousands of Ford and Lincoln vehicles across the country, citing a potential rollaway hazard. The issue stems from a transmission wiring defect that could allow the car to move even…
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Ford and Lincoln Recall 33,000 Vehicles in Canada Over Rollaway Hazard
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall affecting roughly 33,000 SUVs and pickup trucks across Canada. The move targets certain Ford and Lincoln models equipped with an electronic parking brake that may fail to engage properly,…
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Is That Engine Noise Normal? A New GLC 300 Owner's Question
A recent video posted online has sparked a common concern among new Mercedes-Benz owners: What should a brand-new GLC 300 actually sound like? The clip, shared by a driver questioning whether the engine noise coming from their…
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Three Decades of Gears: Inside Honda's Ohio Transmission Milestone
In Russells Point, Ohio, a factory that has quietly powered millions of Honda vehicles just turned 30. The Honda Transmission Plant, which opened in 1996 to build four-speed automatics, now cranks out continuously variable transmissions…
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Volkswagen Group May Axe Jetta, Taos, and Porsche Taycan in Major Cost-Cutting Move
Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to eliminate at least ten models from its lineup as part of a sweeping cost reduction strategy. While the automaker hasn't confirmed specific targets, a new report from German publication Bild suggests…
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Hyundai and Kia’s 10-Year Warranty Isn’t Just Peace of Mind Anymore - It’s a Bragging Right
For years, the internet’s go-to move when Hyundai or Kia came up was to pile on with outdated claims about poor quality. The Korean automakers fought back by rolling out the industry’s longest warranties: 10 years or 100,000 miles on the…
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California First-Time EV Buyers Get $3,500 Off - Here’s What You Need to Know
California just handed first-time electric vehicle buyers a solid reason to go green. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill today that locks in a $3,500 discount on new EVs priced at $50,000 or less. Used EV shoppers aren’t left out…
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Ford Patents a Subscription Model That Might Actually Make Sense
Car subscriptions have become one of the most polarizing topics in the auto industry. Drivers already juggle monthly fees for streaming, cloud storage, and delivery services, so finding out their vehicle also wants a recurring payment…
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