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Kia Issues Massive Recall for 462,000 Telluride SUVs Due to Engine Fire Hazard
Kia has announced a recall affecting over 462,000 Telluride SUVs in the United States, citing a potential fire risk tied to the vehicles' front power seat motor. The automaker is urging owners of 2020 through 2024 model year Tellurides to…
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Toyota and Lexus Recall: Grand Highlander and TX Models Affected
Toyota has announced a recall affecting two of its three-row SUVs: the 2024 Grand Highlander and the Lexus TX. The issue involves a potential problem with the driver’s side curtain airbag, which may not deploy properly in a crash.…
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Why Spend Tacoma Money on a Truck When This Used AMG Wagon Packs a V8?
Here’s a thought experiment for car shoppers: What if you could spend the same cash on a brand-new Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road or a used Mercedes-AMG wagon with a hand-built V8? It sounds like a fantasy, but the market has made it real. The…
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Mercedes EV Sales Surge 50% in Q2 - Europe Leads the Charge
Mercedes-Benz just posted a stunning 50% jump in electric vehicle sales for the second quarter, but the numbers tell a story with a heavy European accent. While the luxury automaker celebrates the milestone, the real picture is that one…
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BMW's Next X5 M V8 Reportedly Packs 618 Horses - No Plug Required
Insiders suggest BMW’s upcoming G95 X5 M will deliver 460 kilowatts, or about 618 horsepower, from a mild-hybrid version of its S68 V8 engine. That power comes courtesy of a 48-volt starter-generator system, the same one found in the X5…
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Park It Outside: Kia Recalls Nearly Half a Million Tellurides Over Seat Fire Risk
Kia is telling owners of roughly 462,000 Telluride SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the front seats to catch fire. The recall affects model years 2020 through 2024, and the…
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Land Rover Drops the Four-Cylinder in 2027 Defender Lineup
The 2027 Land Rover Defender is getting a serious makeover. The biggest news? The base model’s 295-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has been shown the door. From now on, every standard Defender, except the…
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A $10 Billion Bid Could Reshape the Auto Parts World - Here’s What It Means for You
O'Reilly Automotive has made a bold move, offering $10 billion to buy Napa Auto Parts from Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Co. If the deal goes through, it would combine two of the biggest names in auto parts retail, potentially leaving…
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Honda Issues Major Recall Affecting Over 325,000 Vehicles
Honda has announced a recall covering more than 325,000 vehicles due to a potential safety issue that could affect engine performance. The recall, which spans several popular models from recent years, comes after the automaker identified a…
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KIA Urges Owners to Park Outside After Recall of Nearly Half a Million Vehicles
KIA has issued a sweeping recall affecting roughly 460,000 vehicles, warning owners to park them outdoors due to a fire risk. The automaker says a problem with the vehicles’ electrical system could cause fires even when the engine is off.…
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BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT Set New Safety Standard, but Chinese EV Takes the Crown
The BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT have become the first two vehicles to earn five-star safety ratings under Euro NCAP’s toughest-ever testing overhaul, the biggest scoring shake-up in over a decade. And while many expected the German luxury SUV to…
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Kia’s 2024 Seat Fix for the Telluride? It’s Being Recalled, Too
Kia thought it had solved a dangerous problem with the Telluride’s front seats, which were linked to a fire risk. After rolling out a repair in 2024 to address the issue, the automaker now finds itself issuing a second recall, this time for…
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