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Edmunds puts sedans Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla to the test

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Finance

There is a lot of talk about affordability in 2026, and it can certainly apply to new vehicles. Many of the latest SUVs and electric vehicles are simply…

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Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 · Technology

Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety Source…

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Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

December 19, 2025December 21, 2025 · Finance

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away. The Detroit…

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FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don’t bet on it

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 · Fact Checking

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set…

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Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · Business

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.…

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Honda recalls 256,600 Accord Hybrids due to software error that may lead to loss of drive power

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Business

NEW YORK (AP) — Honda is recalling more than 256,600 of its Accord Hybrid vehicles across the U.S., due to a software error that may result in sudden…

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Honda recalls 256,600 Accord Hybrids due to software error

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 · Finance

Honda is recalling more than 256,600 of its Accord Hybrid vehicles across the U.S., due to a software error that may result in sudden loss of drive power…

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Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety

November 15, 2025November 16, 2025 · Business

As America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should…

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From guardrails to potholes, AI is becoming the new eyes on America’s roads

November 14, 2025November 15, 2025 · Technology

As America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should…

Read more From guardrails to potholes, AI is becoming the new eyes on America’s roads

Chrysler recalls 320K Jeep plug-in hybrids due to faulty battery that can catch fire

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 · Finance

Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail and lead to a fire, U.S. traffic safety regulators said…

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Nation’s largest fleet of police Cybertrucks to patrol Las Vegas

November 1, 2025November 2, 2025 · Breaking News

LAS VEGAS — The nation’s largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks is set to begin patrolling the streets of Las Vegas in November thanks to a donation from…

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Ford recalls more than 290,000 vehicles in US due to issue with rear camera system

October 17, 2025October 18, 2025 · Finance

Ford is recalling more than 290,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera system may not display images properly in certain lighting conditions, which could increase the…

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Semi-trailer crashes into a van on a Georgia highway, killing 7

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · Breaking News

JACKSON COUNTY, Georgia — JACKSON COUNTY, Georgia (AP) — Seven people were killed in a fiery crash on a highway in Georgia on Monday afternoon when a semi-trailer…

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US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its so-called full self-driving technology

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 · Technology

Federal auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s so-called full-self driving technology after dozens of incidents in which the electric vehicle maker’s cars ran red…

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Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras, Sequoias due to malfunctioning rearview camera

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 · Finance

Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said WASHINGTON…

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Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · Finance

Car safety regulators opened an investigation Tuesday into possible defects in Tesla doors that have reportedly left parents with children trapped in the back seat and forced to…

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Edmunds: How automakers are making recalls easier

Edmunds: How automakers are making recalls easier

September 18, 2024September 23, 2024 · Business

Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety. But they can also be quite a hassle for owners. Taking your vehicle to the dealership for an unexpected…

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Edmunds: How automakers are making recalls easier

Edmunds: How automakers are making recalls easier

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 · Finance

Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety. But they can also be quite a hassle for owners. Taking your vehicle to the dealership for an unexpected…

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Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug that can disable stability control

Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug that can disable stability control

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 · Business

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system. The recall…

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US probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention

US probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 · Finance

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to…

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