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Are big SUVs safer? Wagoneer excels; Expedition, Tahoe falter
Are big SUVs safer? Wagoneer excels; Expedition, Tahoe falter

Full-size SUVs such as the Jeep Wagoneer and Ford Expedition may seem like safe family vehicles due to their prodigious size, cinder block shape, and durable truck platforms. But recent crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) proves that looks can be deceiving. The 2024...Read More»

Test drive: 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor rocks, Hybrid improves
Test drive: 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor rocks, Hybrid improves

2024 F-150 Hybrid eliminates belt-starter, rear-wheel-drive option F-150 Tremor handles most off-road situations Pro Access tailgate features a swinging door in the center of the tailgate The changes to the refreshed 2024 Ford F-150 may seem mild on the outside, but they add up to significant...Read More»

Toyota recalls 2022-2023 Tundra pickup again for engine issue
Toyota recalls 2022-2023 Tundra pickup again for engine issue

Toyota has recalled the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck again, this time for engine issues, the automaker disclosed Thursday. The recall also includes the new Lexus LX, and it encompasses 102,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. The recall was first reported by Pickup Truck +...Read More»

2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid improves, no longer sold with RWD
2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid improves, no longer sold with RWD

The refreshed 2024 Ford F-150 arrives with many incremental improvements, ranging from a revamped tailgate with a hinged door built into the center to a blistering new 720-hp Raptor R model. Those innovations overshadowed the understated changes to the F-150 Hybrid: it's no longer sold with...Read More»

2025 Acura MDX price ranges from $52,250 to $76,300
2025 Acura MDX price ranges from $52,250 to $76,300

The latest version of Acura's biggest, most expensive SUV gets a better infotainment setup Prices have gone up—by as much as $1,900 on the top MDX Advance Google built-in now governs the infotainment system; wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay remain The refreshed 2025 Acura MDX crossover...Read More»

Volkswagen ID.4 recalled for software and display issues
Volkswagen ID.4 recalled for software and display issues

The first iteration of the Volkswagen ID.4 has been recalled for buggy software that can cause vital driving info to disappear, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. Specifically, the rearview camera display can vanish from the infotainment screen when in reverse and vital driving info projected in the...Read More»

Safest used cars for under $20,000? Toyota, Mazda top list
Safest used cars for under $20,000? Toyota, Mazda top list

Want a car that's safe, reliable, and affordable? Want a million bucks? The former is more likely than the latter thanks to the annual list of recommended gently used cars released by the IIHS and Consumer Reports on Wednesday. The list targets parents shopping for teen drivers but it applies to...Read More»

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