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Ford Announces Recall to Prevent Potential Fire Risk in Popular SUVs

Ford Motor Company is conducting a recall affecting certain models of its vehicles due to a risk associated with the fuel system. Specifically, the recall targets the 2022 and 2023 models of the Bronco Sport, as well as the 2022 model of the Escape, all of which are equipped with 1.5L engines. The core of the issue lies in the potential for a fuel injector within these vehicles to develop cracks, leading to fuel leaks within the engine compartment.

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All the Angles of the 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, REV, and Rebel
2025 Ram 1500 Says See Ya Later, Hemi

More tech, more (turbo) power, more Tungsten—Ram’s main rig sees big improvements for 2025.

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Nissan Plans Frontier-Based Hardbody Revival For Next Week

Nissan’s resurrecting a classic name for a new truck.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept Can Go 466 Miles On One Charge

This sleek, streamlined electric sedan can go 466 miles on a single charge.

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2023 BMW X7 Review: First Drive

It’s a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 BMW X7.

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Honda Civic Vs Volkswagen Jetta: Which Compact is Right for You?

For 2022, the Honda Civic came out with a redesign of the exterior and interior. The perennial favorite now sports a cleaner, less controversial design than the previous generation, with a larger wheelbase and corresponding price increase to offset the upgrade.

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Formula Father's Day: Making Lifelong Memories

Many people tell me I have the best job in the world, and they’re right. 

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Vehicle Data – Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Share It

Data. It’s changing the world, from smartphones to airlines to connected appliances, every industry needs information to survive. Customers demand personalized experiences and businesses demand analytics to make the right decisions, from “anytime, anywhere” home delivery services to industrial manufacturing. Without a doubt though, very few applications can match the advantages you gain when you use your own data from a connected vehicle to help you save money on your car insurance.  

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Acura RDX Infotainment System: How the Heck Are You Supposed to Use It?

The Acura RDX was entirely redone and this new generation model is more high tech than ever before. Besides a handsome new style and better driving dynamics, the new RDX also got an entirely new infotainment system and interface, and this is the first time it has been implemented in an Acura vehicle.

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What Is Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)?

You might think your car’s braking system is relatively simple.

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How Many Punches Has My 18-Year-Old Beetle Inspired? A Daring Investigation

As far as I know, history has only provided us with two beauties so great that they inspire violence: The Volkswagen Beetle and Helen of Troy.

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How Does the Bentley Bentayga's Fancy Suspension Work?

We might be a long way from the Blower Bentleys of old, but the company has made a return to its sporting car roots in recent years. That means that they need to mix extreme ultra-luxury comfort with premium handling. And they do it with Bentley Dynamic Ride. Here’s how it works.

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Video: Does the Porsche Panamera Have the Best Infotainment Tech You Can Buy?

Infamously, Porsche charges extra for every little feature. In spite of this, even entry-level Panamera sedans come standard with one of the best infotainment systems on the market today.

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5 Big Innovations From the New Mercedes MBUX Infotainment System

For a small car, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sure is taking on a lot of responsibility.

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Aston Martin Thinks the Vantage is Better Than the Porsche 911

Matt Becker is the chief of vehicle engineering at Aston Martin. Needless to say, he played a critical role in bringing the British brand’s all-new Vantage sports car to market.

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2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Review

The Ford F-Series family has been around forever, since pretty much right after World War II. But in all the decades since its introduction, Dearborn has never offered a light-duty diesel pickup.

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Katzkin Leather Makes Surprisingly Affordable Custom Interiors for Your Car

Have you ever thought of outfitting your car or truck with a custom leather interior? If so, cost was probably a major concern, but it really shouldn’t be.

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The Short List: Top 10 Cheapest All-Wheel-Drive Cars That Aren't SUVs

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How the 2019 Porsche Cayenne Became a Legit Drift Car

I’m in the passenger seat of a new 2019 Porsche Cayenne at a simply impossible angle as my German driver, Jochen, explains that with all the dynamic systems that Porsche built into the third-generation of this big SUV, he could effectively drive it backward.

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Why the 2017 Honda Civic Type R Doesn't Have All-Wheel Drive

It would appear, at least on paper, that the 2017 Honda Civic Type R stands at a major disadvantage compared to its rivals.

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What is Hill Descent Control?

Of all the modern driver assistance systems out there, none is more self-explanatory than hill descent control.

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2017 Audi A4 Long-Term Test: Virtual Cockpit and MMI Infotainment System

After winning its first comparison against the Mercedes-Benz C300, we took the Audi A4 out for a bit of a road trip, where we played around with the Audi Virtual Cockpit and MMI infotainment system.

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2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport Teased From Behind

Lexus will pull the sheet from the 2018 LS 500 F Sport next week at the 2017 New York Auto Show. 

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The Pros and Cons of Conventional and Adaptive Cruise Control

It wasn’t that long ago that adaptive cruise control was only available in vehicles from premium brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

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Feature Focus: How to Use Clutch Start Cancel in the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

It’s clear from Toyota’s vehicle lineup that the brand is serious about off-roading, with nameplates like 4Runner and Land Cruiser leading the charge into the dirt.

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Feature Focus: What's New in the 2017 Nissan GT-R

Cars, like dogs, age at an accelerated rate compared to us humans.

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How Cadillac's Blind Spot-Busting Rear-View Mirror Works: Feature Focus

Increasingly, outward visibility is a huge issue with modern cars. 

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Fiat 124 Coupe Could Happen and This is What It Might Look Like

The Fiat 124 Spyder is currently only offered as a soft-top convertible, but it may not be that way for long. 

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Feature Focus: The Lincoln MKX's Revel Ultima Sound System

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Feature Focus: How Nissan's Easy Fill Tire System Works

When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires? If you have to think about it, chances are it was too long ago.

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Feature Focus: Lexus RX Shakes It Up With Polarizing Design

For a long time, you could sum up Lexus with two simple words: boring and reliable. In response, the brand has taken a completely different approach to its design in attempt to appeal to a younger audience, and this polarizing exterior is the standout feature when it comes to the new Lexus RX.

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Feature Focus: Lincoln MKX's 22-Way Power Adjustable Seats
Find Out Why the Lexus NX Has the Best Backseats: Feature Focus

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Feature Focus: A Look at What Makes the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid So Green
Feature Focus: Listen to the Chevy Camaro's Sweet V8 Music

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Feature Focus: How the Ford F-150's Pro Trailer Backup Assist Works
Feature Focus: A Rundown of the BMW 7 Series' Super Fancy Technology

A lot of cars claim to be technologically advanced, but when it comes to the 2016 BMW 7 Series, things are taken to another level completely.

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Feature Focus: How the 2016 Chevy Spark's Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Works

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Feature Focus: Audi's MMI All-In-Touch Infotainment Interface

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Feature Focus: A Look at the BMW i8's Innovative Hybrid Powertrain

Part supercar, part plugin-hybrid and part futuristic space machine, the i8 is like nothing else on the road today. It’s time to take a look at what makes it so unique – its innovative powertrain.

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Feature Focus: A Look at Audi's Beautiful and Functional Digital Dashboard

Welcome to a new segment called Feature Focus. In this series, we’ll take a look at one specific part of a car that stands out and we’ll walk you through all the details in a quick two-minute video.

Audi is pushing the envelope of in-car tech with its new digital instrument cluster.

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Feature Focus: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Engine

Welcome to a new segment called Feature Focus. In this series, we’ll take a look at one specific part of a car that stands out and we’ll walk you through all the details in a quick two-minute video.

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta receives a significant update this year, and it can be found under the hood.

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Feature Focus: 2017 Hyundai Elantra's Safety Tech

Welcome to a new segment called Feature Focus. In this series, we’ll take a look at one specific part of a car that stands out and we’ll walk you through all the details in a quick two-minute video.

What is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra’s killer feature? It’s the suite of safety and driver assist technologies.

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