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Hyundai Recalls 47,000 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs Over Faulty Rear Seatbelt
Hyundai has issued a recall affecting roughly 47,000 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs in the U.S. after discovering a defect in the rear center seatbelt. The problem, reported by Car and Driver, involves the seatbelt assembly in the middle back…
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The Overlooked Ford V8 That Kept Working Long After the Legends Retired
Most old Ford big-blocks have long since been polished, photographed, and priced out of reach. But one of the most interesting ones might still be sitting under a dusty motorhome, parked in the weeds next to a suspicious wasp nest. It…
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Hyundai Recalls Nearly 48,000 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs Over Rear Seatbelt Defect
Hyundai has issued a recall for 47,749 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs due to a potential seatbelt defect in the rear center seat. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected…
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What to Do When Your Mercedes Starts Then Dies After Engine Mount Replacement
A reader reached out with a frustrating problem: their Mercedes starts up fine but immediately shuts down. The car had been running without issues until they replaced the passenger side engine mount and the transmission mount. Now they’re…
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Boca Auto Care: Your Guide to This Week’s Major Safety Recalls
If you’ve been putting off that recall notice in the mail, now might be the time to open it. The week of July 20 brought a fresh batch of auto safety recalls that could affect thousands of vehicles on South Florida roads. At Boca Auto…
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Ford Issues Massive Recall Affecting Over 676,000 Vehicles - Here’s What Owners Need to Know
Ford Motor Company has announced a sweeping recall impacting more than 676,000 vehicles across several popular models. The recall, disclosed in filings with federal safety regulators, stems from multiple issues that could increase the risk…
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Boca Auto Care Alert: Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled for Faulty Second-Row Seats
If you drive a recent Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator, listen up. Ford has issued a recall affecting thousands of these popular SUVs due to a problem with the second-row seats. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect that could cause…
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Spy Video Reveals Electric BMW X5 M Testing at the Nürburgring
A camouflaged prototype of the next-generation electric BMW X5 M has been spotted entering the company’s test center at the Nürburgring, signaling that work is well underway on a high-performance EV SUV. The test vehicle, designated G95,…
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Volkswagen Pushes Atlas Prices Higher, Making Rivals Look Like Better Deals
Volkswagen has officially released pricing for the redesigned 2027 Atlas, and the numbers might give budget-minded shoppers pause. The base model now starts at $41,600, plus a $1,525 destination fee, a jump of $2,350 compared to the…
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Iowa’s Hands-Free Law Shows Promise, But Crash Reduction Numbers Come With a Big Asterisk
A year after Iowa banned handheld phone use while driving, new data suggests drivers are indeed putting down their devices. Nationwide Insurance and Cambridge Mobile Telematics report that phone-related distractions dropped nearly 7…
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Ford Pulls 387,000 Cars and Trucks for Repairs - Check Your Model
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall affecting more than 387,000 vehicles across several popular models, citing safety concerns that could lead to loss of steering control. The recall covers certain 2021-2023 Bronco SUVs, 2022-2023…
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Ford Pulls Over 100,000 Mustangs for Steering Problem
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall affecting more than 100,000 Mustang coupes and convertibles, citing a potential steering issue that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain 2015 through 2017 model year vehicles…
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