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BMW Issues Massive Recall Over Fire Risk Linked to Faulty Starters
BMW of North America has announced a recall covering more than 318,000 vehicles after discovering that a defective starter in certain four-cylinder engines could fail, and in some cases, spark a fire. The automaker disclosed the issue in a…
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Toyota Crown Gets a Serious Upgrade for 2027: More Power, Sharper Looks, and Paddle Shifters
Toyota took the wraps off the 2027 Crown this week, and the changes run deeper than a fresh coat of paint. Three of the four trim levels, XLE, Limited, and Nightshade, now come with the company’s fifth-generation hybrid system, and all four…
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Toyota Gives Its Quirkiest Sedan a Smarter, Stronger Hybrid for 2027
Toyota is giving its most unconventional sedan a serious mechanical refresh. The 2027 Crown will launch with the automaker’s latest-generation hybrid powertrain, swapping in a more efficient system that promises better performance and fuel…
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Toyota Sequoia Trailhunter Takes the Fight to Ford and Chevy Off-Road SUVs
Toyota just dropped a batch of updates for the Sequoia, and if you’ve been keeping an eye on the Tundra, the changes won’t shock you. The big SUV gets subtle styling tweaks and tech upgrades to stay competitive, but the real news is the…
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The $3 Million Corvette That Makes Every Other Classic Look Common
In 1969, at the height of the muscle car wars, Chevrolet quietly built something that still haunts collectors today. It wasn't advertised. It wasn't in any brochure. And only two examples were ever sold to the public. This is the story of…
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Who Really Owns Your Neighborhood Auto Shop? The Six Giants Behind the Signs
Mavis Tire just bought Pep Boys for $700 million, making one of the country's biggest tire chains even bigger. But the real story isn't the deal itself, it's what it reveals about the shop on your corner. That familiar local garage with the…
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Mercedes in the Crosshairs as Senate Panel Pushes Forward With Chinese Car Restrictions
A Senate committee this week voted to advance legislation that could effectively block Chinese-made vehicles from U.S. roads, and all of a sudden Mercedes-Benz finds itself in an uncomfortable spotlight. The proposed ban targets cars built…
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Germany Just Hit an Electric Vehicle Milestone That Would Have Seemed Impossible Two Years Ago
Something shifted in Germany last month that caught the auto industry’s attention. Battery-electric vehicles outsold every other type of car in June for the first time, grabbing 28.4 percent of the market. That’s a number that would have…
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Why the Ford Maverick Might Be the Smarter Choice Than an F-150
For years, the Ford F-150 has been the default pickup for American drivers. It's big, powerful, and capable of hauling over 13,000 pounds. But for many buyers, it's simply more truck than they need. Prices now regularly top $100,000, and…
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Honda to Kill Manual Civic Si and Integra After 2026, Leaked Plant Memo Shows
A leaked internal memo from Honda’s Ontario assembly plant confirms the end of the road for two of the last affordable stick-shift sports cars in America. According to the document, which surfaced on social media and is dated July 22,…
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Land Rover Shifts Gears with a Luxury Grand Tourer
Land Rover, long synonymous with rugged SUVs and off-road prowess, is taking a surprising new direction. The British automaker has unveiled a sleek model under the Range Rover banner that it’s calling a “grand tourer.” This vehicle,…
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Toyota and Lexus Recall 5,400+ SUVs Over Dangerous Suspension Issue
Toyota has issued a recall affecting more than 5,400 of its popular Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs, citing a suspension defect that could lead to a serious loss of control. According to the automaker, the problem involves a rear…
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