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880,000 Hondas and Acuras Recalled Over Rear Subframe Rust
Here’s a sentence you never want to read about your own car: the rear suspension could, in the worst case, separate from the body while you’re driving. That’s the nightmare scenario behind Honda’s latest recall, and it’s why roughly 880,514 vehicles are getting called back in. 10 Best Safety Items for Your Car Rust Is…
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Porsche’s CEO Just Ruled Out an Electric 911, and Enthusiasts Are Thrilled
Anyone who dreaded the day Porsche would slide a battery pack into the back of its most sacred sports car can finally relax. The company’s top executive has now said out loud what a lot of enthusiasts have been quietly hoping to hear. There is no fully electric 911 in the works, and there are…
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FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD: What the Drivetrain Alphabet Soup Actually Means
FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD, they’re four of the most common acronyms on a window sticker, and plenty of drivers honestly aren’t sure what they mean for everyday driving. Each one routes power to the wheels differently, and the best choice for you hinges on your climate, your roads, and how you actually drive. Here’s the…
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You’re Probably Skipping Tire Rotations, and It’s Costing You
Tire rotation is one of those chores that’s easy to blow off, because nothing feels wrong when you skip it. But rotating your tires on a regular schedule is one of the cheapest ways to make them last longer, drive safer, and keep money in your pocket. Here’s how often to do it, and why…
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Why Your Car Shakes When You Brake, and What’s Actually Wearing Out
A car that shudders, shakes, or buzzes when you hit the brakes is trying to tell you something, and it’s rarely smart to ignore it. The shake almost always traces back to the braking system or the wheels, and catching it early can save you from a far uglier repair bill. Here are the usual…
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The Right Way to Jump-Start a Car Without Frying Anything
A dead battery always seems to strike at the worst possible moment, and jump-starting a car is one of those skills every driver should just have in their back pocket. Do it right and you’re rolling again in minutes. Do it wrong and you’re looking at sparks, fried electronics, or worse. Here’s the safe, correct…
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What Each Type of Car Insurance Actually Covers, in Plain English
Car insurance is a pile of terms that all blur together, right up until the day you actually have to file a claim. Liability, collision, comprehensive, and the rest each guard against completely different risks, and knowing the difference keeps you from leaving dangerous gaps or paying for coverage you’ll never use. Here’s a plain-English…
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Buy or Lease? Here’s How to Actually Decide
Buy or lease is one of the biggest money calls you’ll make on a dealership lot, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, it comes down to how you drive and what you care about. Leasing buys you lower payments and a fresh car every few years; buying builds real value and sets you free of payments…
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The Sub-$25,000 New Car Didn’t Just Decline. It Went Extinct.
There used to be a kind of car that didn’t ask much of you. No 15-inch touchscreen begging for a software update, no ambient lighting with dozens of color options, no subscription just to keep the heated seats warm. Crank windows, maybe, or power ones if you were feeling fancy. It cost less than a…
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How Long Tires Really Last, and How to Spot When Yours Are Done
Your tires are the only thing connecting your car to the road, four palm-sized patches of rubber doing all the work, and most of us ignore them until one goes flat. Knowing when they’re past their prime keeps you from blowouts, bad-weather scares, and wasted fuel. Here’s how long tires really last and how to…
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Ends 6/14: Win This 1963 Split-Window Corvette Fuelie Plus $20,000 Cash — Auto Wire Readers Get DOUBLE the Entries!
Some cars you admire from across the room. This one you take home. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is giving away a 1963 numbers-matching Split-Window Corvette Fuelie Coupe — the holy grail of Corvettes — plus a cool $20,000 in cash, and right now Auto Wire readers have an edge nobody…
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Your Check Engine Light Isn’t Always a Crisis, But Here’s When to Worry
No dashboard light triggers gut-drop panic quite like the check engine light. The frustrating part: it won’t tell you whether you’ve got a loose gas cap or a dying catalytic converter, just that something’s off. Here’s how to read the situation and what to actually do about it. First, What It’s Even Telling You Your…
