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Shelby's 'Green Hornet' Prototype Combined Fuel Injection and Independent Rear Suspension Decades Before the 1999 Cobra
The 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is often credited as the first Mustang to arrive at dealerships with both fuel injection and an independent rear suspension. That milestone was real, but it wasn't the first time those features appeared…
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Mercedes Driver Debunks Fan Theory About 2026 F1 Cars Being Controlled by AI
Formula 1's switch to the 2026 power unit rules has changed how cars behave on track, with a roughly 50/50 split between the internal combustion engine and the electric battery system after the removal of the complex MGU-H component. The…
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BMW's 717-HP Hybrid V8 Headlines a Mostly Electrified Wards' 10 Best Engines List
The 2025 Wards' 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list marks a major shift, with only one pure combustion engine making the cut. That lone ICE holdout is Chevy's 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8, the 1,064-horsepower powerhouse in the Corvette…
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Drivers Report Lost FM Radio After MBUX Update in 2025 AMG E53
Some owners of the 2025 AMG E53 are reporting that they lose FM radio reception after installing an MBUX update. One driver on MBWorld asked whether anyone else is experiencing the issue and whether they would need to pay for an additional…
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Mercedes Ownership: When Repair Bills Outweigh the Purchase Price
For Mercedes enthusiasts, the saying 'it's always something' often rings true, especially when it comes to older flagship models or high-performance used cars. According to a recent forum post, owners can face repair costs that exceed what…
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Global EV Sales Surge 35% as Oil Spikes, But US Buyers Are Pivoting to Hybrids
Global electric car sales jumped 35% from the first to the second quarter of 2026, driven partly by oil prices nearing $120 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. However, the US went the opposite direction, with battery electric vehicle…
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NHTSA Investigates Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Failures
Ford has issued 56 recalls so far in 2026, and a 57th may be on the way as federal regulators dig into problems with the automaker's 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has escalated its probe to…
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The Honda Odyssey: The Minivan That Refuses to Change, and Why That’s a Good Thing
The U.S. minivan market is small, just four models: the Chrysler Pacifica. Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, and Toyota Sienna. For years, buyers defaulted to the Sienna Hybrid for fuel savings, but the segment is seeing a resurgence, with…
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A 3-Second Cold-Start Rattle Could Make or Break a Used GTI Deal
When you turn the key on a used Volkswagen GTI from the EA888 era (2008 to 2013), a sharp metallic rattle from the timing side that fades after a few seconds should grab your attention. That noise isn't just a quirk, it can signal serious…
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Ford’s First Le Mans Prototype in 60 Years Hits the Track in New Shakedown Video
Ford is gearing up for a return to the top tier of endurance racing, with its new LMDh prototype recently completing a test session at Paul Ricard in France. The still-unnamed car, which carries the legacy of the GT40 from six decades ago,…
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Mazda Patent Suggests Rotary Engine Still Has Life Left
Mazda has been talking about its Wankel rotary engine since the first model hit the road in 1967, and a newly discovered patent suggests the company isn't done with the design yet. The patent, filed with the US Patent & Trademark Office,…
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C43 Owner Reports Heat-Related Vibration That Stumps Mechanic
A Mercedes C43 owner is seeking help after experiencing a puzzling vibration that has so far defied diagnosis. The issue, described as feeling like a 1990s diesel tractor, occurs only after the car is heat-soaked, typically following about…
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