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Car industry news and recall notices.
When Your Mercedes G-Class Needs New Sway Bar End Links
Mercedes G-Class owners know their SUV is built like a tank, but even tanks need suspension maintenance. One often-overlooked component is the sway bar end link, which connects the sway bar to the control arm and helps keep the vehicle…
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Hyundai Recalls Over 10,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Seatbelt Issue
Hyundai has issued a recall affecting more than 10,000 vehicles in Australia due to a potential seatbelt defect. The recall, published on the official government recalls website, covers certain models where the front seatbelt pretensioner…
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The Chrysler Airflow Was a Bold Bet That Didn't Pay Off
In the mid-1930s, Chrysler took a gamble on a car that looked like nothing else on the road. The Airflow was sleek, with headlights tucked into the front fenders and a waterfall grille that seemed to melt into the hood. It was a radical…
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The Used VW SUV That’s Basically a Porsche for Under $8,000
In the late 1990s, Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piëch had a bold vision: prove VW could build world-class cars. That ambition gave us the wild W12 Nardo concept and the luxurious Phaeton sedan. But perhaps his most practical legacy is the…
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Ford Adds Anti-Theft Feature, but There’s a Monthly Fee Attached
Ford is rolling out a new weapon against car thieves, but it comes with a catch: a subscription fee. The automaker’s latest security tool, called Start Inhibit, lets owners remotely disable their vehicle’s engine through the FordPass app.…
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Why Are New Cars So Boring? A Look at America’s Color Crisis
A new study reveals that 80.4% of pre-owned 2025-model vehicles sold last year were black, white, silver, or gray. Compare that to 30-year-old cars, where those same shades made up just 47.3% of sales. In an age when paint technology can…
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Toyota’s Hybrid Crossover Leaves Honda’s HR-V in the Dust on Fuel Economy
Honda has all the pieces to build a hybrid HR-V. The Civic platform already supports hybrid powertrains, and the CR-V Hybrid pairs that system with all-wheel drive. Yet Honda has never offered a gas-electric version of its subcompact…
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Stuck Rear Door? Here’s the Truth About That Elusive Manual Switch
If you’re wrestling with a rear door that won’t open from inside or out, you’re not alone. A common question we hear at Boca Auto Care is whether there’s a hidden manual switch on the rear door actuator that can pop it free. The short…
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Want a 445-HP BMW 7 Series? It Now Costs Less Than a New Camry
Here’s a question that trips up every car shopper: new or used? Go new and you get a factory warranty and zero mystery miles. Go used and you can save serious cash. That’s the calculus facing anyone comparing a brand-new 2026 Toyota Camry…
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Dodge Hornet’s Run Ends: Under 90 Left on Dealer Lots Nationwide
The Dodge Hornet, a compact crossover that barely had time to make a name for itself, is down to its final few units. Inventory data pulled straight from Dodge’s website shows fewer than 90 of the Italian-built SUVs still sitting on dealer…
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The Lexus RC F: A Japanese Muscle Car That Finally Blends Track Thrills with Toyota Dependability
For years, car enthusiasts faced a frustrating trade-off: you could have a thrilling European performance machine, but it came with a side of expensive repairs and finicky electronics. Lexus, known for its cushy, reliable luxury sedans,…
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GMC Sierra Owner Hits GM With Lawsuit Over Leaky Rear Window
A California man is taking General Motors to court after a leaky rear window cost him more than $1,000 in repairs. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed by Filiberto Loza Gonzalez, targets certain 2019 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and…
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