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Ford Bronco Sport Oil Change Mistake Leads to $15,000 Repair Estimate
A Tennessee woman says her Ford Bronco Sport began smoking and showing visible flames shortly after an oil service at Ford of Franklin, raising concerns about a potentially costly maintenance mistake. According to her account, an independent mechanic later determined that the dealership had drained the transmission fluid instead of the engine oil, resulting in…
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Ford Nearly Named the Mustang Dark Horse SC the Boss
Ford considered calling its supercharged Mustang the Dark Horse Boss before settling on the Mustang Dark Horse SC, according to a report from Ford Authority. The automaker even filed a trademark for the alternative name before changing direction, reportedly because combining “Dark Horse” and “Boss” did not sound quite right. The decision leaves the new…
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Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Cars Over Seat Motor Fire Risk
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 Genesis sedans because front power seat motors could overheat and potentially cause a fire. The automaker is aware of two alleged fire incidents in the United States and is advising owners of affected vehicles to park outdoors, away from other vehicles and structures, while a repair solution is developed.…
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Toyota Crown Sport Gets Left-Hand Drive, Raising U.S. Prospects
Toyota’s Crown Sport crossover is getting a left-hand-drive version for the first time, opening a potential path to markets beyond Japan. The model is set to go on sale in Taiwan, where preorders began in mid-September 2026. Although no U.S. launch has been announced, the change removes one obstacle to bringing the sporty crossover to…
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Tesla Roadster Revealed With Rocket Thrusters, 2028 Target
Elon Musk has offered a closer look at the next-generation Tesla Roadster, unveiling ambitious performance claims, rocket-inspired thrusters and an unusual aerodynamic system as the electric sports car moves toward a targeted 2028 production date. First announced in 2017, the Roadster has spent nearly nine years awaiting its next major milestone, with shifting timelines and…
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All-Electric Chevrolet Corvette Is Inevitable, GM Engineer Says
A fully electric Chevrolet Corvette remains part of General Motors’ plans, despite the automaker’s shift away from its previous goal of selling exclusively electric vehicles by 2035. Tony Roma, GM’s executive chief engineer for Global Corvette and Performance Cars, says an all-electric version of the iconic sports car will eventually arrive, although the company has…
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Porsche Mission S Reveals Vision for a New Supercar Era
The Porsche Mission S offers a preview of the automaker’s future sports car design and plans for a new mid-engined supercar platform positioned above the iconic 911. Unveiled in New York, the vision model signals a broader shift in Porsche’s sports car strategy, combining familiar design elements with new ideas for future vehicles. Developed under…
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Audi Q7 Earns Perfect Euro NCAP Post-Crash Safety Score
Volvo has long been considered a benchmark for automotive safety, but Audi is making a strong case for itself with the Q7. The full-size luxury SUV has become the first vehicle to achieve a perfect 100% score for post-crash safety in Euro NCAP testing, highlighting its ability to protect occupants and help emergency responders after…
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Oilstainlab Plans a Six-Figure Electric Sports Car With a Manual
American hypercar startup Oilstainlab is developing a six-figure sports car that aims to combine electric power with a genuine manual transmission. Twin brothers Nikita and Ilya Bridan want to apply lessons learned from developing their HF-11 hypercar to a more affordable vehicle that could compete in the established sports car market while retaining its appeal…
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Recall Targets Software Issue
Toyota is recalling 30,978 vehicles over a software problem that could cause certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs to lose power or shut down unexpectedly. The issue involves the motor generator’s electronic control unit (ECU), which may fail to complete its initialization process correctly, potentially preventing the vehicle from operating normally at higher speeds. Toyota…
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