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'We Have No Chance Against This': Honda Reacts To China's Supplier Strength

It’s safe to say that Honda is in a bit of a pickle. It recently canceled two of its own electric vehicles, the 0 SUV and 0 Sedan, along with the Acura RSX revival. It will book up to $15.8 billion in losses, and that’s not all. The two Afeela-badged…

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BMW Wants To Save The Manuals

BMW M boss Frank van Meel famously said earlier this year that the manual gearbox “doesn’t really make sense from an engineering standpoint.” He reasons that manuals limit the engine’s torque, whereas an automatic can handle the full power delivered by the company’s signature inline-six. Of course, engineers could develop…

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Woman Buys Volvo From CarMax. Then She Tries To Find A RepairPal Shop To Fix It: 'Go Within Network'

A woman says she has been making payments on a Volvo XC90 she hasn’t been able to drive since November after a months-long runaround between CarMax, a third-party warranty company, and a series of repair shops that kept misdiagnosing the problem. She says she did everything right and still ended…

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Man Calls About A Used Car. Then The Salesman Offers Him A 500,000-Mile Warranty: ‘What’s The Catch?’

It’s a number so big and seemingly out of context in the automotive world that at first you’d think it has to be a mistake. A half-million mile warranty seems like it simply has to be too good to be true.

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‘I Didn’t Do My Research’: Woman Buys Used Tesla. 3 Days Later, She Gets A $16,000 Repair Bill

With gas prices skyrocketing, many drivers may find themselves considering buying an EV. One woman recently purchased a Tesla Model S to save money on her commute.

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Dealer Quotes Woman $850 For Brake Job On Her Hyundai. Then She Calls A Mobile Mechanic: 'It Is Definitely Gonna Be More'

A Dallas-Fort Worth mobile mechanic’s TikTok showing a brake job he completed for less than half the dealership quote has drawn nearly 265,000 views and hundreds of comments from car owners sharing their own stories of service sticker shock. The video struck a nerve at a time when dealership labor…

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Chevy Issues Stop Sale Notice For The C8 Corvette

Chevrolet has just issued a stop-sale notice for the C8 Corvette. There's an issue affecting a lighting module, and it means that drivers wouldn't know if their turn signals are working or not.

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Ford Mechanic Told To Replace The Starter. There's Just One Problem: 'Do What They Want'

There's a particular kind of frustration that comes with being the expert in the room while someone who isn't tries to tell you what to do.

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Woman Sells Toyota Tacoma To CarMax. Then She Reveals How Much They Paid: ‘That’s A $32-33K On Marketplace’

Toyota Tacomas are famous for high resale value. This has people scratching their heads over the price one woman says she accepted from CarMax for her well-maintained 2021 Tacoma. It’s thousands less than they believe she could’ve gotten on the private market.

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Man Pays For Car Wash. Then He Realizes The Guy In Front Of Him Is Going In On A Harley: ‘I’m Curious What’s Gonna Happen’

It’s like “stupid human tricks,” but in real life. Recently, a man whipped out his phone and started recording at the car wash because he was “very curious to see what’s going to happen.”

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Woman Buys From Carvana. Then She Notices An Unusual Smell: 'Money From That Car Is Supposed To Be Applied To This New Car'

For some people, online retailers like Carvana offer a desirable car-buying experience that skips the uncomfortable test drive with a stranger, the frustrations of haggling, and the hours wasted at the dealership. One woman says her experience at Carvana has left much to be desired. And it wasn’t even the…

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'Shout Out Pep Boys': Dealership Quotes Woman $380 For A Repair. Then A Tech Gives Her The Real Total

At some point or another, everyone gets an unexpected bill. It’s one thing if you forgot or lost track of time—quite another when a business ups the price.

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Worker Quotes $350 For Car Detailing. Then He Looks In The Backseat And Changes The Price By $450: 'I Noticed...'

Car detailing is a much more complicated process than a simple wash, wipe, and vacuum at your local car wash. It’s a thorough deep cleaning that is designed to restore your car to brand-new condition or as close to that as possible. That’s why it comes at a premium.

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'We’re Basically Giving Her A Tire For Free': Mechanic Tells Woman He Can’t Service Her Tire. Then She Calls The Secret Number

Anyone who works in customer service is familiar with the entitlement that some people just inherently possess. Explaining that the price and rules apply to them is a necessary skill that often requires a mix of diplomacy and resolve.

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Ari 458 Pro Surprises As A Mini-Camper.

Some campers keep getting bigger. The Ari 458 Pro cab-over motorhome goes the opposite direction, shrinking the whole idea down to about the footprint of a subcompact car. At just over 11.5 feet long, it fits into almost any parking spot—yet it still wants to be taken seriously as a…

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Kia Driver Sees Man On Motorcycle With A Helmet On While Woman Is Without One. Then He Rolls His Window Down

Helmets save lives. That's not a controversial position, it’s a fact—especially for motorcycle drivers and passengers.

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'I’m Still Getting Charged For Things': Woman Rents Car From Hertz. Then They Ghost Her

In most parts of the country, driving is the only way to get around. There are a few exceptions, such as New York City, where public transit is the more popular mode of transportation, as parking is scarce and expensive, traffic is heavy, and driving just isn't efficient. And perhaps…

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Woman Seeks Mobile Mechanic On Facebook. Then He Asks Her Something Shocking: 'We In The Same Situation'

The biggest selling point of a mobile mechanic is convenience and the no-drama solution for getting your car fixed, no matter where you are. An Indianapolis, Indiana-area mechanic apparently never got that memo.

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'That's Not Good': Man Takes A Hyundai Sonata To The Shop. Then The Mechanic Takes One Look—And Recommends He Sell It

An Atlanta mechanic was trying to be helpful when he recommended a customer sell their 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Now he’s wondering if he overshared.

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'This Is A $20,000 Issue': Man Buys Through Carvana. Then He Tries To Use His Warranty When Something Goes Wrong

Some stories make it seem like the only words that auto warranty providers know are "denied" and "no." At least that’s the impression given by the tale of a man who recently bought a 2020 GMC Yukon XL.

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Jaguar: We Will Be 'Exclusively Electric'

There’s a real sense of momentum in Gaydon. I felt it the moment I walked through the doors at Jaguar Land Rover headquarters. You can see it in the faces of everyone you pass as you move through the bright, minimalist corridors.

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Woman Goes To The Car Wash. Then She Uses A 'Cheat Code' To Get A Free Wash: 'I Haven't Paid In 3 Years'

Car washes can get expensive. A standard hand wash, for example, can run anywhere from $20 to $30, with some premium packages costing around $70.

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The New Nissan Xterra Will Only Be Gasoline-Powered

Enjoyers of simple, rugged off-road vehicles can, tentatively, rejoice. Nissan’s US chief of product planning has said there “will be a pure ICE” V6 version of the upcoming Nissan Xterra revival, alongside a hybrid V6 variant. That, folks, is good news.

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Colorado’s New Speed Camera System Makes Waze Nearly Useless

Speed cameras are not new. They have been in use in the United States for nearly 40 years, and your favorite navigation app will warn you when you’re approaching one, but those will no longer work as intended on certain stretches of Colorado roads and highways.

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Volkswagen 'Won't Rule Out' A Pickup Truck, Says CEO

The pickup truck segment is a particularly lucrative one in the United States. The Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado are seemingly locked in first and second places in the list of bestselling vehicles.

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