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'Crashing Out': Woman Goes Shopping For A Ford Expedition. Then The Salesman Tells Her The Monthly Payment

Perusing the rows of shiny new vehicles can give anyone fantasies about what it would be like to be behind those wheels every day. It can be hard to convince yourself otherwise after you fall in love with one.

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The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again

The Smart brand has changed radically since 2019, when Mercedes and Geely established a 50:50 joint venture. Production now takes place exclusively in China, and all models are significantly larger and heavier than their predecessors. The company currently has a pair of SUVs and even a sedan nearly as long…

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'These New Cars…': Woman Buys Brand-New Kia. Then Her Check Engine Light Comes On A Week Later

A brand-new car with 200 miles on it shouldn't be giving you problems. And if it is, you might want to return it—or at least take it to get checked. That's exactly what happened to one woman's Kia.

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Man Goes To Discount Tire With A Wheel Leaking Air. Then A Worker Steps In: 'Without Getting A New Tire?'

Auto parts stores and their employees often get a bad rap. People complain about high prices, inconsistent service, and unknowledgeable staff.

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The Chevrolet Sonic Is Back—But Not For The US

The Chevrolet Sonic returns! Just don't expect to see one on your local dealer lot, as the sub-compact superstar has been revived as a crossover exclusively for the South American market.

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Volkswagen's Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again

In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold nearly 11 million cars worldwide and was preparing for 12 million, but it never got close to that figure. Since 2020, the company has failed to sell more than 10 million vehicles a year, which…

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The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost 'Below $40,000'

Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people have been concerned about the price. New-car prices aren’t going down, but when the Xterra goes on sale, it won’t completely break the bank.

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I Drove A Radial-Engined Dune Buggy On Ice—It Was Pure Joy

Strolling through the paddock of the FAT Ice Race Big Sky, I couldn’t help but feel like I was in a Forza Horizon garage come to life. A Ferrari 250 GTO and Enzo sit just down the way from a rally-prepped Toyota Corolla and Nissan Patrol. A Ford GT occupies…

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Man Parks His Dodge At His House. Then He Gets A Letter From Police Saying It’s Going To Be Towed: 'Nothing But Trouble'

A Missouri man received a warning from the police saying his Dodge Challenger will be towed for not having license plates. That’s weird, he says, because the car does have a license plate.

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Volkswagen Resets Its Sedan Design With Bold New EV

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show hasn’t even started yet, but the Volkswagen Group is already jumping the gun by unveiling some of its newest models. We’ve seen the Jetta reinvented as a boxy electric SUV, and now it’s time to check out what may be the most interesting sedan since…

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What Are Forged Wheels?

If you’ve spent any time researching luxury high-performance cars or aftermarket wheels in general, you’ve probably heard of forged wheels. Even if you secretly have no idea what that actually means, you’ve probably already gathered from context (and the type of cars they usually come on) that forged is better…

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This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting

The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. Nearly half a century and seven generations later, it retains the original's formula. However, Jetta stands for something different in China. The Volkswagen Group and local partner FAW spun…

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'Embarrassed Is An Understatement': Woman Goes To AutoZone. Then Someone Taps On Her Window Before She Pulls Out

Getting hit on in public, let alone in a parking lot, is awkward enough on its own, especially if you’re not interested in the person.

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Even The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Triple Screens

When Mercedes launched the new CLA last year, I was curious to see how the base version looked without the third screen on the dashboard. In the entry-level configuration with zero options, the passenger display made way for a sea of piano-black plastic brimming with three-pointed stars. Better or worse?…

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Mercedes Designer Sounds The Alarm: 'Nobody Is Buying' Wagons Anymore

A few years ago, wild rumors alleged Mercedes would get rid of all wagons by the end of the decade to focus on higher-volume products. According to reports, the CLA Shooting Brake, C-Class Estate, and the E-Class Estate are the last of the long-roof breed. Although there has been no…

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'You’re Selling It As New?': Ford Salesman Says He Has A ‘Great’ Car That Is ‘Never’ Going To Sell. Then He Reveals Why

A Ford salesman says a new car on his lot is probably never going to sell.

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'Should Have Looked': Woman Takes Mom’s Car To The Car Wash. Then Alarm Bells Start Going Off

While not exactly stressful, there's kind of a baked-in level of worry that comes with taking any car through a car wash. The concerns stem primarily from the large volumes of high-pressure water, cleansers, and automated equipment performing a messy, complicated dance on the exterior of your car, while you…

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This Is The Three-Row Electric SUV Ford Never Built

It’s been nearly two years since Ford announced it would cancel its three-row electric SUVs. The company was supposed to launch the three-row SUV in 2025, but consumers simply weren't snapping up EVs as the company had hoped. Instead, the Dearborn-based automaker abandoned the project before an official debut, but…

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'Every Driver Needs To Hear': Uber Driver Takes Man On A 46-Minute Ride. Then He Looks At The Trip History

Most of us probably expect to be compensated for all the time that we spend working. For an Uber driver, this would include time spent driving to pick up customers. Right?

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Confirmed: The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Has 795 Horsepower

We’re in an era of abundant horsepower. It has never been easier to have horsepower figures that we once only dreamt of—and the upcoming Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC isn’t changing that trend. With an incredible 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque, the SC is just 20 horsepower shy…

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Hyundai Ioniq 3 Revealed: A Compact Electric Hatch We Can't Have

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its electric compact hatchback for Europe. Despite looking like a sharper Genesis GV60, the Ioniq 3 is actually much smaller than the luxury crossover. It is also the first vehicle on the continent with the automaker’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system.

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Toyota: RAV4 EV Isn't Happening Anytime Soon

Toyota’s electric SUV lineup is already expanding with new additions like the compact C-HR and the three-row Highlander, alongside the updated bZ. Naturally, that raises the question: Is the RAV4 next in line for a fully electric version? The answer: Probably not.

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Chevrolet Driver Asks Mechanic To Check His A/C. Then The Mechanic Looks At His Tires

Mechanics deal with a lot. Weird noises, mystery smells, cars held together with zip ties and wishful thinking.

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Mercedes C-Class Electric Revealed: 'As Smooth As An S-Class'

Mercedes is living up to its promise of merging combustion-engine and electric offerings into a single cohesive lineup. Instead of an EQC Sedan, as it would have been called in the old naming scheme, this BMW i3 rival from Stuttgart is called the C-Class Electric. There’s no mention of “EQ"…

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Woman’s Ford Bronco Gets Hit While Parked. Then She Pulls An Uno Reverse Card: ‘Enjoy That Hit-And-Run Charge’

Hit-and-runs are more common than most drivers think.

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