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What Really Causes Car Fires? Electrical and Fuel System Issues Lead the Way
Most passenger-car fires are directly tied to the vehicle's technical condition, says Roman Timashov, after-sales service director at Autodom Group, in an interview with Lenta.ru. The leading cause is a short circuit in the onboard…
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Ford's Final 365-Horsepower Family Wagon Costs About $23,748 Used
The 2019 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost AWD stands out as a rare three-row, 365-horsepower wagon for the US market, though Ford classifies it as a crossover SUV. It left production seven years ago, making this final version a distinctive find.…
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Why summer heat can affect your brakes - and what to do about it
As temperatures rise, a car's braking system is at extra risk. An auto expert from Gazprombank Autoleasing says that in summer traffic jams, heat can make brake fluid boil and create vapor locks. Drivers may feel the brake pedal go soft,…
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Chevy's EV Lineup: Four Models Remain, but the Bolt's Days Are Numbered
Chevrolet currently sells four electric vehicles, but the brand's EV push is under pressure. The most affordable, the Bolt, is back for 2027, but only briefly. Production is expected to run until mid-2027, then stop to make room for…
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Why the First-Gen Porsche Panamera Turbo S Is a $45,000 Performance Sedan Bargain
Porsche Panamera Turbo S from the first generation? At around $45,000? Yes. That is the price range where sensible sedans like the Cadillac CT4, Honda Accord Hybrid, or base BMW 3-Series live, but none of them can match a 550-horsepower V8…
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2019 S63 Sedan Shut Off, Wipers Went Crazy, Dash Lights Lit Up - Owner Asks for Help
A 2019 S63 sedan owner says the car shut off, the wipers went crazy, and the dashboard lights started acting up. In an MBWorld post, the driver asks whether anyone else has experienced the same problem and managed to fix it. No diagnosis…
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IIHS Study Names Ram 3500 and Others as Most Dangerous Cars
New analysis from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names the most dangerous vehicles on the road. For the first time, researchers measured the average risk of death in a collision involving a car of a specific class,…
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Volvo EX50 Reportedly Aimed at Replacing EX40 as a Bigger, More Affordable EV
Volvo is reportedly working on a new EX50 crossover to replace the EX40, and the model is expected to arrive in fall 2027. According to Automotive News, it will ride on the new SPA3 platform that debuted on the EX60 and be built at Volvo’s…
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The 2026 Chevy Tahoe Z71: Capability Without Luxury Markup
Full-size SUVs have drifted into six-figure territory, but the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 holds the line near $70,700. It skips the cosmetic extras of the lineup’s luxury trims in favor of hardware that actually works off the pavement. The…
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NHTSA: Ford 1.0-Liter Engine Failures Pose 'Unreasonable Risk to Motor Vehicle Safety'
Federal safety regulators have upgraded an investigation into 135,551 Ford Fiestas, Focuses and EcoSports from the 2014-2021 model years. The agency says the vehicles' 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, known as the Fox, can…
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If You Sold Your Car Without Transferring the Title. It May Still Be Yours
Selling a car takes work: advertising, cleaning, prepping, fielding haggling buyers, and taking precautions with strangers. Most people keep cars for more than ten years, so selling is rare. The title proves ownership, so if the buyer…
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2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Prioritizes Power Over Fuel Economy
The 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid isn’t the fuel-sipper some might expect from a Toyota hybrid. Instead, the electric assist is used to boost performance. A twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 and electric motor make 437 horsepower, or 466 with the…
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