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Cadillac Edges Out BMW, But Porsche Still Tops in Latest Owner Satisfaction Survey
You know that feeling when you pull into your driveway and just smile at your car? J.D. Powerās annual APEAL study tries to measure exactly that, how much owners actually love their vehicles after three months behind the wheel. This year,ā¦
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U.S. regulators move to mandate safer car exits after Tesla door handle incidents
Federal safety regulators are taking the first steps toward requiring automakers to make it easier for drivers and passengers to get out of their vehicles in an emergency. The move follows a string of incidents, some deadly, where peopleā¦
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Stuck With a Dead Mercedes? Hereās How to Move It Safely
A 2009 Mercedes W205 owner is facing a frustrating situation: a failed ESL (electronic steering lock) has left the car immobile. With the vehicle refusing to start and only needing to be moved about 10 feet, the question becomes aā¦
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Jeep Tells 641 Owners: Park Your Wrangler or Gladiator Immediately Over Wheel Crack Risk
Even the toughest vehicles have bad days. Jeepās Wrangler and Gladiator, known for surviving rock crawls and muddy trails, are now facing an unexpected problem: their steel wheels might be too thin. Stellantis has issued a stop-drive orderā¦
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Jeep Warns Wrangler and Gladiator Owners: Park These Models Now Over Wheel Safety Risk
Jeep has issued an urgent safety alert for certain Wrangler and Gladiator models, telling drivers to stop operating the vehicles immediately. The problem? The steel wheels on these SUVs and pickups may be too thin, creating a risk ofā¦
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Polestar Exits the U.S. Market - But Donāt Expect a Fisker-Style Meltdown
Polestar is officially done selling new cars in America after the Department of Commerce blocked its imports under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which bans vehicles using Chinese or Russian software or hardware. The decision, rooted inā¦
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Fordās Affordable EV Ditches Google, Goes All-In on Apple Maps
Ford is making a notable shift for its next generation of electric vehicles. Instead of relying on Googleās navigation services, the automakerās upcoming affordable EV will come equipped with native Apple Maps integration. This isnāt justā¦
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Why Does My Mercedes SL/R232 Blow Hot Air Even When Parked?
If you own a Mercedes-Benz SL or R232 and have noticed a blast of hot air every time you climb in, even on sweltering summer days, youāre not alone. That unexpected rush of warmth, which feels like the heater is stuck on full, has beenā¦
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Ford Pulls Nearly 400,000 SUVs Off Roads Over Safety Concerns
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall affecting close to 400,000 of its popular SUVs, citing potential safety issues that could put drivers and passengers at risk. The recall, announced late last week, covers specific models from recentā¦
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Nissan Recalls 168,149 SUVs Over a Simple Labeling Mistake
Nissan is recalling over 168,000 full-size SUVs in the U.S. for a reason that might surprise you: a sticker has the wrong number printed on it. The issue affects certain 2021 through 2025 models of the Armada and Infiniti QX80, where theā¦
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Boca Raton Council and CRA Set to Tackle Downtown Plans, Water Quality, and Nuisance Animals
Boca Ratonās city government is back in session next week with back-to-back meetings Monday and Tuesday, covering everything from downtown parking and park master plans to āforever chemicalsā in the water and a proposed ban on feedingā¦
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Toyota Tweaks the Crown's Controversial Two-Tone Look for 2027
When Toyota first dropped the Crown in the U.S., it was a head-scratcher. Part sedan, part crossover, with a two-tone paint job that some loved and others openly mocked. The price didn't help, it flirted with Lexus territory. For 2027,ā¦
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