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A 17th Takata airbag–related death has occurred in the United States in the crash of a 2002 Honda Civic in Arizona.The defective airbag was part of a recall of 56 million Takata airbag inflators since 2013, the biggest recall in U.S. automotive history.Just this past August, Reuters reported, Honda settled an investigation into the problem by U.S. states, agreeing to pay $85 million.A defective Takata airbag killed a Honda driver in August, marking at least the 17th death caused by the shrapnel-…
over 3 years ago
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The 2024 Wagoneer is the largest Jeep SUV and while it offers more space and capability than deluxe European rivals, it falls short of being truly luxurious.
about 3 years ago
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about 3 years ago
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We checked out the most affordable new Aston Martin for some game play inside a Manhattan high-rise.
almost 3 years ago
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Should you buy your car at lease end, or start a new relationship with a new vehicle? In this time of higher prices and scarcity, it’s important to think it through.
about 2 years ago
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In 2019, the automaker was ordered to pay $800 million in civil penalties over
diesel emissions ‘defeat devices.’ The new fine is part of the criminal case,
announced via Reuters today.
almost 2 years ago
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Current market conditions are pushing older, more worn vehicles into CPO programs. They may be better than buying new—but with rising used-car prices, there’s less value in a CPO than ever.
almost 2 years ago
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handling, noise level, resistance to punctures, wear, quality, and cost.
almost 2 years ago
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This cute little car is not a conventional Mini Cooper. Built in limited quantities, it has impeccable credentials among Mini owners and has been modified even further by its previous owners.
over 1 year ago
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The Mullen GT is an electric sports car from a startup with roots in China.It claims a 60 mph time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 125 mph.The price is $150,000 and deliveries are said to start in 2025 or 2026.Deep in Citi Field Lot E is an unidentifiable coupe under a green tent. Its low-slung body, cloaked in flat gray with a large black swoosh, is more concealing with every closing step. There’s a dragonfly emblem on the nose. A side swoosh is finished in exposed carbon and channels air to…
7 months ago
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Millions of airbag inflators could be deemed defective as early as next year as NHTSA calls for a massive recall of as many as 52 million of the safety items. At least nine ruptures and two deaths have occurred, and the safety agency has been investigating the issue since 2015.The maker, ARC, denies manufacturing defects, while three automakers have issued recalls.The U.S. government safety agency NHTSA has said it is preparing for a recall next year of 52 million airbag inflators that can…
7 months ago
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The smallest state hosts an outsize show of particularly rare classics.
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The federal government has been subsidizing the production and sale of electric vehicles for more than a decade. Through a $7500 credit administered by the Internal Revenue Service, hundreds of thousands of EV buyers have reduced their tax bills. But now it’s not as simple. If you’re wondering what the deal is on a new 2023 or 2024 vehicle, here’s what you need to know. But first, a brief history.In the 2010s, the Credit Started Slow In 2010, the IRS phased out tax credits worth up to $3400 for…
6 months ago
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Everyone loves performance, but who wants to pay Porsche money for it? Luckily, there is a thriving bundle of choices for the driver on a moderately healthy budget. We picked a price cap of $60,000 and selected some of our favorite and most fun-to-drive vehicles that fall under that figure—many, even, start well under that mark. Acura Integra Type S—$52,995 Whereas lesser Acura Integra trims feel like little more than zhuzed up Honda Civics, the top-line Integra Type S is different—albeit simila…
3 months ago
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Plug-in hybrids are perfect for buyers who want to take advantage of the federal tax credit but are hesitant to take the full leap into an EV. As with EVs, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are now eligible for up to $4000 even as used vehicles. And here again, the money can be applied to the purchase price or used as a down payment, rather than lowering your income-tax bill come April 15. For shoppers looking to take advantage of this federal largesse, we’ve selected three recommended PHEVs at each of th…
3 months ago
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If you are considering the purchase of an electric vehicle, good news: It’s now possible to get an up-front federal rebate on an EV purchase instead of filing for a tax credit, and that’s true of used EVs as well, which can net buyers up to $4000. Instead of waiting until tax time, a customer can request $4000 off the purchase price. For shoppers looking to take advantage of this federal largesse, we’ve surveyed the landscape and chosen a total of nine EV models (all of which would net buyers th…
3 months ago
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Car insurance topped the list of items tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Services as having the highest annual cost increase. Americans spent 20 percent more on car insurance in 2023 than they did in the previous year. The blame, in part, goes to higher-priced new vehicles and rising repair costs.In just three years, car insurance has risen to the point where it costs Americans 43 percent more than it did during the depths of the pandemic in December 2020. That’s according to the lat…
3 months ago
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As the first gas-electric hybrid car sold in the U.S. since the 1920s, the 2000 Honda Insight achieved 52 mpg combined, a record that would stand unbeaten for 16 years. But it cost $20,000 at a time when a Civic started at just under $11,000. The Insight had only two seats and three cylinders. Also, it was pitifully slow. The first Toyota Prius, which arrived seven months later, was the same price. But even a real back seat couldn’t move the first Prius beyond Larry David and other greenie devot…
about 2 months ago
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There’s an epic movie scene with Steve Martin and a rental car agent when the company loses his car. Martin’s character, desperate to get home for Thanksgiving, launches 19 F-Bombs over the counter. They go nowhere. It’s 1987, and he lost the only copy of the rental contract.The agent is no help. (Watch the clip.)That’s what anyone thinks when driving an electric vehicle, the distance-to-empty nears zero, the warning comes on, and there’s no charging station in sight. Or perhaps you’re able to c…
about 2 months ago
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Most White House limousines end up in museums, but this is a rare exception.This 1965 Lincoln Continental is one of 500 limousines converted by Lehmann-Peterson in Chicago between 1964 and 1970.The Federal government bought 15, and this one saw duty during the Johnson Administration.For the last half-century, ex-Presidential limos have been locked up, destroyed, or donated to a museum. But this 1965 Continental, all 21 feet of it, is up for auction right now on Bring a Trailer.Unlike the standar…
about 1 month ago
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Off-road enthusiasts have lifted and kitted out their pickup trucks for decades. Only in the past few years have truck manufacturers collectively decided to build these same kinds of upgraded 4x4s in-house sand send them to dealerships with a full warranty. Where there once was only the Ford F-150 Raptor and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, there are now a several factory off-road trims on the market. We’ve gathered a dozen pickups we’ve recently run through our instrumented testing and reviewed on- and o…
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