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Palm Beach County Hits Pause on AI Data Centers - But One Giant Project Rolls On
Palm Beach County just hit the brakes on new AI data centers, but the biggest and most controversial proposal in the region gets to keep moving. County commissioners approved a temporary zoning freeze on new applications, buying time to…
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How Mazda Outpaced Mitsubishi by Staying True to Its Identity
In the 1990s, both Mazda and Mitsubishi were scrappy Japanese automakers trying to carve out space against giants like Honda and Toyota. Mitsubishi built reliable cars and tuner favorites, but by the 2000s, things unraveled. A 2004…
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Airbag Defect Triggers Widespread Vehicle Recall Across North America
A significant safety recall is now in effect across both Canada and the United States, targeting tens of thousands of vehicles equipped with a faulty airbag system. The defect, which affects multiple automakers, involves a component that…
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Presidential Pardons Wipe Clean Air Act Convictions for Diesel Tuner Sellers
In a move that has environmental groups up in arms, President Trump has pardoned eight individuals and six companies convicted of violating the Clean Air Act for selling diesel emissions defeat devices. The pardons come after the President…
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The V8 Isn't Gone Yet, But the Guest List Just Got Shorter
By 2026, the American V8 has become a rare sight. Once the default engine for everything from family sedans to farm trucks, it has quietly disappeared from model after model. The Dodge Charger and Challenger ended their run after 2023. The…
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Boca Auto Care Tackles Persistent Limp Mode in High-Mileage 2006 E350
A 2006 Mercedes E350 owner with over 325,000 miles on the odometer recently reached out to us, frustrated by a persistent limp mode that has turned daily driving into a manual-shift chore. The vehicle downshifts only when forced on hills,…
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Silencing That Annoying Driver’s Seat Squeak: Expert Advice from Boca Auto Care
A persistent squeak in the driver’s seat can turn a peaceful commute into a teeth-gritting ordeal. One of our readers, Mark, recently wrote in about a mysterious noise coming from the bottom cushion of his Mercedes-Benz, just an inch…
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Ford Issues Recall for Mustang Mach-E Over Rear Differential Problem
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall affecting certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs due to a potential issue with the rear differential. The problem involves a faulty weld that could cause the differential housing to…
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The Hidden Risk of Keyless Entry Systems
Automakers have a knack for solving problems nobody had, then creating new headaches in the process. Take the proximity key fob. For years, inserting a metal key into a lock worked just fine. Then push-button start arrived, marketed as a…
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Ford. Honda and Jeep Drivers: Three Major Recalls Hit the Road This Week
If you own a Ford, Honda, or Jeep, this week's recall list might have your name on it. Automakers have issued separate safety notices covering thousands of vehicles, and experts say owners should check their VINs as soon as possible. The…
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Why Pay More? How Kia’s $55K Telluride Makes Luxury SUVs Look Overpriced
Remember when buying a luxury SUV meant getting something genuinely special—more power, a quieter cabin, and gadgets you couldn’t find anywhere else? Those days are fading fast. Today, mainstream brands like Kia pack in so many features…
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The Gearbox That Gives You Both Worlds: Ferrari and Koenigsegg Build a Manual That’s Really an Auto
The manual transmission is disappearing from showrooms faster than a cheap sports car in a rainstorm. Automatics have gotten so good—slicker, quicker, more efficient—that most new-car buyers don’t even bother looking for a clutch pedal.…
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