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Ford has issued another recall for faulty door latches, which can fail to secure a door, leading to its possibly coming open while the vehicle is being driven. The recall covers nearly 2.2 million vehicles in the U.S. from both Ford and Lincoln, including the C-Max, Escape, Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, and Transit Connect and […] More
Mazda is reportedly adding a turbocharged engine option to the Mazda 3 lineup for 2021. Rather than a performance-oriented Mazdaspeed hot hatch, this version will simply be a more powerful take on the 3’s top trim level. The 3 will also add an entry-level 2.0-liter inline-four that should lower the car’s base price. Mazda hinted […] More
Effective immediately, NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties. In doing so, NASCAR has officially distanced itself from a divisive symbol inextricably tied to racism and slavery. The flag has been a common sight at racetracks across the country, but primarily in the Deep South, the sport’s traditional birthplace. NASCAR Driver […] More
Ford is recalling 292,311 Ford F-150 pickups in the U.S. from the 2014 through 2017 model years. The problem is a potential leak in the brake master cylinder that could lead to reduced brake function in the front wheels. The problem affects F-150s with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. Ford announced today that it is recalling […] More
More than 27,000 2017 to 2020 model year Chrysler Pacifica hybrids are being recalled due to a 12-volt battery connection that could pose a fire risk. The 12-volt battery powers auxiliary features such as the radio and remote garage-door opener. FCA will issue recall notices by mail starting the week of June 22, and owners […] More
Screenshot: Richard Petty Racing on Twitter UPDATE: The NASCAR racing body issued a statement on the afternoon of June 10, ahead of the race in which Bubba Wallace’s Chevy will wear Black Lives Matter livery. It said: “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming […] More
The C8 Corvette will have the same base price for 2021, starting at $59,995 for the coupe and $67,495 for the convertible. Chevy will begin accepting orders for 2021 Corvettes in July. Production of 2020 coupes is currently underway, production of 2020 convertibles will start later this summer, and the switchover to 2021 production will […] More
Alberta Sheriffs via Facebook A driver towing a large mobile home with a pickup truck was stopped by a sheriff’s-department officer in Alberta, Canada, and charged with 21 violations. The mobile home was simply resting—without a lock—on the trailer hitch of what appears to be a heavy-duty Dodge Ram 3500. Don’t do this. In today’s […] More
