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RecallsBeware of Decade-Old Ford F-150s With This Major Transmission Issue
A fairly alarming transmission issue has been found on decade-old Ford F-150 pickups, more specifically 2014 models. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in March after getting multiple complaints from owners. It is now requiring the automaker to recall over 550,000 units across the country …
Electric2025 Polestar 2 Gets Subtle Updates, Range Adjustments
Following key powertrain upgrades including increased range for the 2024 model year, the Polestar 2 electric sedan gets one more round of enhancements for 2025, hoping to steal a bit of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 ’s thunder. The car is available to order in Europe and Canada as of …
NewsRefreshed 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Loses Stick Shift Except in GLI Trim
The current-generation Volkswagen Jetta , which was introduced for 2019, is getting a bit long in the tooth. Instead of a full redesign, the automaker is making some changes inside and out for 2025 while announcing a price drop—at least in the U.S. To begin with, the revised front fascia …
NewsAudi Bolstering SUV Lineup With 631-Horsepower RS Q8 Performance
Electrification may have recently allowed Audi to introduce its most powerful production vehicle ever, but internal combustion engines are far from finished yet. For 2025, the sporty RS Q8 sitting at the top of the SUV lineup adds a performance model that increases output from 591 horsepower to 631 horsepower, …
RecallsToyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX Recalled Over Airbag Issues
Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX midsize SUVs. Most of the units that have been built so far are affected including approximately 145,000 in the U.S. and nearly 12,000 in Canada. The automaker said the curtain airbag on the driver’s side …
ElectricCanada May Follow U.S., Europe With Tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Canadian government could soon follow the lead of the U.S. and Europe by slapping tariffs on electric vehicles coming from China in order to ensure the playing field stays level. According to reports by Bloomberg , which spoke with people familiar with the Trudeau administration’s plans, public consultations on …
New ModelsBugatti Goes Hybrid With All-New, V16-Powered Tourbillon
A new era is beginning for Bugatti , now under the stewardship of Croatian electric hypercar maker Rimac. Taking over the Chiron , the all-new Tourbillon replaces the quad-turbo 8.0-litre W16 engine with a hybrid powertrain featuring a naturally aspirated V16 (developed with the help of Cosworth) and three electric …
NewsFord Delays Launch of Three Refreshed Models for Quality Assurance
Just like it did with the 2023 Super Duty , 2023 Escape and 2024 F-150 , Ford will delay the market launch of three refreshed models in order to perform extra quality checks and reduce the number of potential problems and recalls. These models include the 2025 Explorer , Bronco …
NewsNo Ford or GM Among Top 20 Most American-Made Vehicles of 2024
Every year for nearly two decades now, with the U.S. Independence Day approaching, Cars.com releases its American-Made Index, highlighting and ranking the top 100 vehicles manufactured in the country. The study is based on five main criteria including final assembly location, percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts, engine origin, transmission …
ElectricBad News for EV Shoppers in B.C.
After Quebec said it would phase out its provincial zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program starting in 2025, British Columbia is now making far fewer models eligible under the CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program. The maximum MSRP for cars has been lowered from $55,000 to $50,000. Additionally, SUVs and …
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