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Hyundai’s 2027 Kona Spills Its Secrets: Boxier, Bolder, and Borrowing from the Ioniq Family
Hyundai’s second-generation Kona only hit the streets a few years ago, but the automaker is already readying a full-on overhaul for 2027. Spy photographers caught a completely undisguised Kona prowling the streets of Korea, and the…
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2001 Lexus RX300: A $4,600 Luxury SUV That Still Holds Its Own
For more than two decades, the Lexus RX has been a hit among buyers who want a taste of luxury without the German price tag. This 2001 RX300, now offered at $4,600 in San Diego, shows exactly why the model earned its reputation. It’s a…
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Flush Door Handles Under Fire: NHTSA Moves Toward New Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking a closer look at vehicle door handle designs after a string of crashes where emergency responders couldn't open stuck doors. This follows a petition questioning whether the…
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Boca Drivers Take Note: Major Recalls Hit BMW, Nissan, Jeep, Land Rover, and Ford
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a fresh round of recalls affecting five major automakers, and local drivers should check if their vehicles are included. The recalls cover select models from BMW, Nissan,…
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Ford's Quality Pitch Goes Up in Smoke as 500,000+ Broncos Recalled for Fire Risk
Ford has been touting its recent quality improvements, but a massive recall of over half a million Bronco SUVs has poured cold water on that narrative. The automaker is recalling more than 500,000 Broncos due to a defect that can cause…
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A Luxury SUV That Locks Its Owner Out: The Zeekr 9X’s Cross-Border Glitch
Imagine driving your brand-new SUV across a border only to have it lock you out of your own gas cap for more than a day. That’s exactly what happened to Mr. Liu, a Chinese owner of Zeekr’s flagship 9X plug-in hybrid. He set off on an…
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Jeep Recalls Wrangler and Gladiator Models Over Wheel Defects
Jeep has issued a recall affecting certain Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles in the United States after discovering that some wheels may be prone to cracking. The defect, which involves wheels manufactured by a supplier, could lead to a…
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BMW in the Spotlight: Share Buyback and Starter Recall Make Headlines
BMW is making news on two fronts this week. The German automaker has announced a major share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its financial health, while simultaneously issuing a recall in the U.S. for certain models with…
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Electrical Headaches in a High-Mileage Mercedes: One Owner's Tale of Flickering Lights and Stubborn Switches
A 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML350 with over 210,000 miles keeps proving its reliability on long road trips, just last week it covered 900 miles in a single day, followed by another 430. But the owner is burning through tail light bulbs at an…
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Speed Over Safety: How a Tech Mantra Led to 30 Million Vehicle Recalls Last Year
Last year, automakers issued recalls for nearly 30 million vehicles in the U.S. alone. That record-breaking number isn't just about faulty airbags or loose bolts. A bigger problem has been hiding under the hood: a culture borrowed from…
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The Nissan KA24DE: From Drift Legend to Off-Road Workhorse - What Makes It a Tuner Favorite
The Nissan KA24DE engine has earned a reputation as one of Japan's most versatile four-cylinders. Originally designed as a successor to the Z family for SUVs and light trucks in 1988, it found fame powering the Nissan 240SX, a car that…
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Before You Buy a Used Hyundai Genesis or Equus V8: What You Need to Know
Genesis is making headlines these days with its high-performance Magma program and a planned 600-plus-horsepower V8 supercar. But for budget-conscious luxury shoppers, the real value might be hiding in the pre-2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan…
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