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America’s Filthiest Car Owners Exposed - And It’s Worse Than You Think
For some drivers, cleaning the car is a weekly ritual. For others, the floorboards double as a fast-food graveyard. A new survey from AmericanMuscle has ranked which car owners keep their rides spotless and which ones are basically driving…
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See Every Shift: A New Gadget Reveals Your Mercedes’ Hidden Gear Changes
If you’ve ever wondered what gear your Mercedes 5-speed automatic is actually in at any given moment, one local enthusiast has built a solution. After months of bench testing and careful soldering, a working prototype now sits in his own…
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Ford Re-Issues Recall for 288,000 Explorer SUVs Over Roof Rail Cover Concerns
Ford is once again recalling nearly 288,000 Explorer SUVs, this time to address a persistent problem with roof rail covers that could detach while driving. The recall, which covers certain model years from 2020 through 2023, marks the…
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NCC Orders Safety Recalls for Nissan Qashqai. Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and Lexus LX600
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued formal safety recall notices for three popular SUV models: the Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and Lexus LX600. The recalls, announced earlier this month, stem from separate…
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Kia Orders 460,000 Telluride SUVs Back to Dealerships Over Fire Risk, Warns Owners to Park Outside
Kia is recalling over 460,000 Telluride SUVs across the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause engine fires, even when the vehicle is turned off. The South Korean automaker has also issued a rare warning telling owners to park…
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Mirror Mishap: 15,000 Canadian Vehicles Recalled Over Detachable Side View
Transport Canada has issued a recall affecting roughly 15,000 vehicles across the country, warning that the driver’s side mirror might actually fall off while driving. The defect stems from improper adhesive bonding during assembly, which…
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The Car Alarm That Became a Thief’s Best Friend
An aftermarket security system, installed in over two million vehicles across the United States, has been exposed as a massive security risk. The system, made by KARR Security Group and typically added by car dealers, contains a…
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Mercedes Hits Pause on China-Made CLA L After June Sales Hit Zero
Mercedes-Benz has reportedly halted production of its China-only Electric CLA L sedan, following a sales performance that can only be described as alarming. Built specifically for the Chinese market through a joint venture with BAIC Motor,…
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At 98, Boca's 'Professor' Art Polacheck Still Has Stories to Tell
For nearly a century, Art Polacheck has been a fixture in Boca Raton, a World War II veteran, entrepreneur, and volunteer whose knowledge of classic cars earned him the nickname "The Professor" from his friend David Dweck. Born in Chicago…
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Mavis Tire Swallows Pep Boys in $700 Million Mega-Deal
The tire industry just witnessed a major shakeup. Mavis Tire, already the country's biggest tire retailer, has snapped up Pep Boys for a cool $700 million. The acquisition instantly adds nearly 800 service centers to Mavis's footprint,…
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Why a Used 2023 Toyota Tacoma V6 Can Cost More Than New
When Toyota rolled out the fourth-generation Tacoma for 2024, it promised a smoother ride, a new frame, and a fresh lineup of engines. Gone was the old naturally aspirated V6, replaced by a turbocharged four-cylinder and a hybrid option.…
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Decoding Your Tires: How to Tell If They Were Really Made in the USA
Your tires tell a story, and it’s written right on the sidewall. Beyond the size, speed rating, and load index, those stamped letters and numbers reveal where your tires were born. The key is the four-digit manufacturing date inside the…
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