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Car Buyers Who Paid Sky-High Prices During COVID Are Now Getting Crushed at Trade-In Time
Remember when car dealers were charging thousands over sticker price during the pandemic, and customers had no choice but to pay up or walk? That bill is coming due. A growing number of people who bought vehicles at inflated prices during…
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Tesla Stages a Comeback in California’s EV Market
After a challenging 2025 that saw sales slip, Tesla is clawing its way back in California, the nation’s largest electric vehicle market. New registration data shows the automaker’s numbers ticking upward again, signaling that the brand may…
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Your Car Is a Computer Now. Here’s What That Actually Means for Security.
The idea of a hacker remotely taking control of your car while you’re cruising down the highway makes for great movie scenes. In reality, modern vehicle security is far more layered, and the real threats are much less dramatic but…
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Getting Fuel Filter Lines Right on a W221 S500 M273
If you’re knee-deep in a fuel filter replacement on a 2008 Mercedes S500 with the M273 engine, you might be staring at the new filter wondering which port goes where. It’s a common headache for DIYers and shop techs alike. The original…
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Why Your 2002 Mercedes C230 Might Be Lying About How Much Fuel You Have Left
Mercedes-Benz has a well-earned reputation for building some of the most desirable luxury cars on the road. But even the best engineers have off days. If you own a 2002 C230, you might have noticed something odd at the pump, your fuel…
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Jeep Simplifies Its Three-Row SUV Lineup by Dropping the Wagoneer
Jeep recently made a bold move by discontinuing the standard Wagoneer, a model that had only been around since 2022. That leaves the Grand Wagoneer and the Grand Cherokee L to handle all three-row SUV duties on their own. To bridge the…
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Ford’s 1964 Aurora Concept Nailed Future Car Tech Decades Early
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how automakers build and market cars, but Ford took a nostalgic twist for National AI Day on July 16. Instead of hyping new driver-assist software, the company used AI filmmaking tools to reimagine the…
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Bluetooth Flaw in Car Alarms Lets Hackers Unlock Doors and Kill Engines
When you buy a car, dealers often pitch optional alarm systems as an add-on. One major player in that space is a company called Karr, whose gear is installed in roughly 2 million vehicles across the U.S. But here’s the catch: many drivers…
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Beat the City Grind: The Most Reliable Small SUVs for 2026
City driving is a unique kind of automotive torture test. You're not just looking for something that's easy to park or has a decent cupholder; you need a vehicle that can handle the stop-and-go punishment, the heat from idling in traffic,…
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BMW Recalls Over 744,000 Vehicles for Starter Motor Fire Risk - Third Such Action in Recent Years
BMW is back in the headlines with yet another large-scale recall, this time involving faulty starter motors that could spark a fire. The German automaker has now issued three separate recalls for similar starter-related issues in a short…
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BMW Issues Massive Recall Over Starter Motor Fire Risk - Over 740,000 Vehicles Impacted
BMW has announced a recall affecting 744,234 vehicles across multiple model years due to a starter motor defect that can cause overheating and potentially lead to engine fires. The German automaker says the issue stems from a component…
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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: A Luxurious Road Trip Warrior That Survived a Bear Hit and Some Early Growing Pains
Our long-term 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid has already racked up over 11,000 miles, and its latest adventure involved a close encounter of the furry kind. While cruising toward Bear Lake, Michigan, testing editor Dave Beard had a small…
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