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One Blocked Line Was the Real Cause of This Mercedes Soft Top Failure
When Alain’s 2003 CLK 500 convertible started refusing to open its soft top, the usual forum advice didn’t help. The roof would lift about a foot off the windshield and then just stop, even though the pump kept running. Cycling the switch…
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Ford Recalls Mustang Over Wiper Issue, But Fix Won’t Come Until 2027
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall affecting certain Mustang models due to a windshield wiper failure that could significantly reduce driver visibility in bad weather. The problem lies in a faulty wiper motor connection, which may…
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Ford Recalls 387,911 Explorers and Aviators Over Rear Seat That Could Come Loose
Ford is calling back nearly 400,000 of its popular family SUVs because the second-row seats might not stay put in a crash. The recall covers 2020-2026 Ford Explorers and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviators, models that have only been on sale for a…
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Ford Workers in Canada Greenlight Deal with Big Raises, Bigger V8s
Ford employees in Canada have said yes to a new three-year contract, with 74% of Unifor union members voting in favor. The agreement brings a 9% pay hike over its term, a $10,000 CAD bonus for full-time permanent workers, and a $2,000 CAD…
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BMW Orders 29,000 Drivers to Park Outside After Recall Discovery
BMW has issued a sweeping recall affecting more than 29,000 vehicles in the U.S., and the warning is blunt: park your car outside, away from anything flammable. The automaker says a short circuit in the car's electrical system could cause…
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VW Warns Up to 140,000 Jobs Could Be Cut in Sweeping Overhaul
Volkswagen is bracing for its most aggressive cost-cutting push in decades, with CEO Oliver Blume now warning that as many as 140,000 positions could disappear across the automaker. In an internal memo to staff earlier this month, Blume…
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BMW’s Most Missed Marks: Four Models That Missed the Mark in the Last Decade
Even the best automakers swing and miss sometimes. BMW has delivered plenty of winners over the last ten years, the sharp-looking 3 Series, the refined G05 X5, and the stunning i8 all come to mind. But for every hit, there’s a model that…
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A Swiss Shop Is Turning BMW Z4s Into One-of-a-Kind Roadsters
A small Swiss operation called Atelier Edo Popken is taking the BMW Z4 in a bold new direction. The company, under the name EDO Roadster, now offers fully custom builds where no two cars are exactly alike. Their tagline says it plainly:…
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Cadillac Vistiq SUVs Recalled Over Third-Row Seat Safety Flaw
General Motors is recalling certain Cadillac Vistiq SUVs after discovering a defect in the third-row seating mechanism that could pose a safety risk. The automaker says the seats may not properly latch into place, increasing the chance of…
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What's That Goo Under Your Spare Tire? A Guide for Mercedes Owners
Mercedes-Benz has long set the standard for luxury engineering, but even the best manufacturers encounter the occasional head-scratcher. If you've recently pulled up the floorboard in your Mercedes trunk and discovered a strange, oily…
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Audi’s Quickest Non-RS Model Hits 60 in 3.3 Seconds Without the Hardcore Edge
Audi’s RS lineup is legendary for performance, but those cars can feel like overkill on the daily commute. That doesn’t mean you have to settle for something boring if you skip the RS badge. For drivers who want serious speed without the…
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2027 Toyota Tundra: Subtle Updates and a New Trailhunter Package
Toyota’s third-generation Tundra has had a rocky ride since its 2021 debut. The brand swapped its legendary V8 for twin-turbo six-cylinder engines, one a hybrid, but reliability issues have tarnished the model’s reputation. Still, more than…
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