Charisse Medrano
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Mazda CX-90 faces federal probe over dangerous sticky steering
If you drive a Mazda CX-90, the steering wheel is not supposed to surprise you. Yet a growing number of owners say their big family…
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Waymo robotaxi hits child near school as feds open probe
A child walking near a Santa Monica elementary school was hit by a driverless Waymo vehicle during the morning rush, an incident that has jolted…
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Hyundai Motor walks away from buyback option on Russian auto plant
Hyundai Motor has quietly closed the door on a rare chance to reclaim its former Russian manufacturing base, letting a buyback option on a key…
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This routine maintenance shortcut is leading to premature engine wear
Drivers under pressure to save time and money often cut corners on basic upkeep, and one shortcut in particular is quietly grinding engines to an…
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Police say this license plate trend is becoming an enforcement magnet
Across the country, a seemingly harmless customization choice is turning into a reliable way to attract police attention. Decorative license plate frames, tinted covers, and…
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The hidden downside of ultra-bright factory headlights
On paper, ultra-bright factory headlights promise safety, illuminating dark roads with a clarity that older halogen bulbs could never match. On real streets, however, the…
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The vehicle feature drivers turn off first—and later regret
Modern cars arrive packed with technology that promises fewer crashes, lower emissions, and calmer commutes. Yet one of the first things many drivers do in…
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Why this common winter warm-up trick does more harm than good
On the coldest mornings, the ritual is almost automatic: start the car, crank the heater, and leave the engine humming while the windshield clears. It…
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Drivers are disabling this safety feature more than any other
Modern cars are packed with digital guardians that watch lanes, read speed signs, and even monitor drivers’ eyes. Yet the safety feature motorists are most…
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The hidden maintenance cost nobody mentions when buying an EV
Electric vehicles are sold with the promise of low upkeep, a future free of oil changes and surprise repair bills. Yet as early adopters rack…
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