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What Car Did You Think Was Cool as a Kid, But Was Actually a Dud?
Kids have strange taste in cars. One writer remembers being obsessed with the Chrysler PT Cruiser as a child, so much so that he had a poster of it on his bedroom wall, owned two scale model versions, and even dreamed of owning one…
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2027 Chrysler Pacifica: A Familiar Face With a Few Fresh Family-Friendly Tricks
Minivans still make the best family haulers, and Chrysler is reminding us why with the updated 2027 Pacifica. The latest version gets a mild overhaul, headlined by a new illuminated Chrysler badge and redesigned headlights with better…
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Hummer EV Off-Road Review: High-Tech Tricks vs. Tight Trails
The 2026 GMC Hummer EV boasts wild specs, massive ground clearance, a steep approach angle, and immense power, but its near-container-ship width creates real challenges on tight trails. After a week of testing, including time at a 75-acre…
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GM Exits Indiana Battery Plant Venture, Samsung SDI Takes Full Ownership
General Motors has sold its stake in a planned Indiana battery factory to partner Samsung SDI, making the site Samsung's first independently operated battery plant in North America. The facility, initially announced in 2024 as a roughly…
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Tesla Recalls Over 20,000 Vehicles for Headlights That Exceed US Brightness Limits
Tesla is recalling more than 20,000 cars because their low-beam headlights are too bright for US roads. The affected models include certain 2017-2023 Model 3s and 2020-2023 Model Ys. The headlights, made by Marelli Automotive Lighting,…
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Scott Speed Shatters Mount Washington Record in Subaru's Project Midnight WRX
Scott Speed has set a new record up Mount Washington, completing the climb in 5 minutes and 11.89 seconds behind the wheel of Subaru's Project Midnight WRX. The time beats Travis Pastrana's previous record by more than 16 seconds. Project…
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Jaguar Type 01 Interior Revealed: Bold New Cabin Draws More Criticism
Jaguar’s reinvention has already sparked plenty of backlash, and the brand is showing no signs of backing down. The upcoming Type 01 electric grand tourer brings that controversial design philosophy into production, and now we have our…
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Mercedes Massage Seats Acting Up: Intermittent to Nonfunctional
Owners of Mercedes vehicles are reporting that their massage seats are functioning inconsistently, ranging from working only occasionally to failing entirely. The issue, as highlighted by MBWorld, a Mercedes enthusiast forum, appears to…
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Hyundai Pilots Parking Robots That Could Squeeze 50% More Cars Into Garages
Hyundai is testing parking robots that could make cramped garages a thing of the past. The automaker says the system can boost parking capacity by 20 to 50 percent by packing vehicles closer together without worrying about opening doors.…
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Troubleshooting 2007 C230 Starter Problems: What Owners Should Know
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes C230 have reported issues with the starter, a common concern for a vehicle of this age. The problem typically manifests as a failure to crank or intermittent starting difficulties, which can stem from a worn…
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J.D. Power Study Finds Infotainment Systems Are the Biggest Drag on New Car Quality
New cars are getting better overall, but one feature is actively making them worse, according to the latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. The study, which tracks problems across nine categories, found that infotainment systems are the…
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Toyota Recalls Over Half a Million Camrys Due to Instrument Display Glitch
The Toyota Camry has long been praised for its reliability, but even this dependable sedan isn't immune to technical problems. A software issue has prompted a recall affecting 508,354 current-generation Camrys built between August 15,…
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