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The do-not-drive advisory from Ford is for owners of some vehicles who have not had them repaired under three past safety recalls.

Ford issues do-not-drive advisory for some vehicles with Takata airbags: See full list

Stellantis is in the throes of a corporate upheaval. The stark contrast between the soaring fortunes of its European brands and the precipitous decline of its American counterparts Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram is a glaring concern. Despite this, CEO Carlos Tavares maintains that North America, where profits are also plummeting, requires substantial revitalization.

Stellantis Faces Corporate Turmoil as Iconic American Brands Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Struggle Amid European Success

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Ford has racked up many recalls over the last few years, and the costs are weighing down its bottom line. The automaker reported its second-quarter financial results this week and revealed that recall and warranty costs hit $2.3 billion over the last three months, costing the company $25.5 million a day. That's up a whopping $800 million compared to the first quarter.

Ford's Recalls Are Costing Billions

Today’s muscle car aficionado is well-versed on the second-generation Chrysler Hemi, which initially appeared in race form for the 1964 race season and in Street Hemi form from 1966 to 1971 in Dodge and Plymouth production cars. Because the Hemi had been in Chrysler cars from 1951 to 1958 in its original incarnation, the idea of a V-8 with hemispherical combustion chambers was not new, but as you can tell from author and publisher Ray Brock’s enthusiasm in the following cover feature from April 1964, it was nothing short of earth-shattering. —Johnny Hunkins.

Chrysler’s Second-Gen Hemi Engine Had a Seismic Impact on Hot Rodding

Mazda’s complimentary three years of Connected Services is starting to end for some customers. A handful of owners have taken to social media to air their displeasure of having to pay a $10 monthly subscription to continue accessing features like remote start after being notified that their free trial would expire in 60 days.

Mazda Now Requires Monthly Subscription for Remote Start

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There could be a massive recall soon. 
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51 Million Vehicles Could Soon Be Recalled Over Faulty Airbags

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

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Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued several recalls, including a significant one affecting nearly 50,000 Hyundai models due to a risk of unintended airbag deployment.

Hyundai, Nissan, Tesla among 1.9M vehicles recalled last week: Check car recalls here

Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations have issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for owners of certain vehicles equipped with non-desiccated Takata airbags. The warning, announced on Tuesday (August 13), affects over 457,000 vehicles that have not yet been repaired following several Takata airbag recalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) supports the advisory, urging owners to stop driving the affected vehicles immediately until the faulty airbags are repaired or replaced.

Ford, Mazda Issue Do-Not-Drive Warnings For 457,000 Older Vehicles

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Speed 0-60 MPH 4.5 Seconds (est.) Base Price $60,000 (est.) The Chrysler Firepower concept debuted at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show as a follow-up to the radical ME Four-Twelve supercar revealed a year earlier. This car would serve as a bridge between the Crossfire (on sale at the time) and the aspirational ME supercar, and would use the Dodge Viper chassis. The Firepower previewed what might have been possible for the brand as Chrysler tried to infuse high-performance driving dynamics and a premium feel into its future products. But it never came to fruition.

Chrysler Nearly Built Its Own Viper. Here's Why It Failed

Two automakers on Tuesday issued “Do Not Drive” warnings for hundreds of thousands of vehicles equipped with recalled and unprepared Takata airbags. Ford Motor on Tuesday said there are roughly 765,600 airbag inflators in Ford and Lincoln vehicles around the world, including 374,300 in the U.S. Ninety-five percent of U.S. customers have answered the automaker’s more than 121 million outreach attempts.

Ford and Mazda tell almost half-a-million car owners to stop driving because of Takata airbags

The Pagani Utopia offers a feature its predecessor, the Huayra, did not: An optional seven-speed gated manual transmission. So far, it's turned out to be far more popular than the single-clutch automated gearbox. “At the moment, we have over 70 percent of clients who have opted for the manual gearbox,"...

Pagani Says 70 Percent of Utopias Sold Have Manual Transmissions

General Motors (GM) has issued a recall for 21,469 2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel drive vehicles. The company says the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system. Unpredictable and unreliable braking can increase the risk of an accident. What to do.

GM recalls nearly 22,000 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles for brake issue

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GM's LS line of V8 engines have been around since the 50s, and powered all sorts of vehicles. Here's every truck the company has made with one under the hood.

Every Truck Powered By A General Motors LS V8 Engine

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Ford is recalling certain Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport models over a faulty front wiper motor. The recall impacts certain 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Bronco Sport models and 2023-2024 Mavericks. Ford issues Mach-E, Bronco, Maverick recall. In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reported on...

Ford to recall certain Mustang Mach-E, Bronco, and Maverick models over a faulty front wiper

Stellantis is offering a voluntary buyout package to its salaried US-based workforce, which currently totals approximately 11,000 people. Job reductions are never a good sign, but this news comes less than a week after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares threatened to shut down brands in the company that were not making money.

And So It Begins: Stellantis Offers Buyout Packages for US Employees

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Ford and Chrysler Are the Recall Kings of 2024 (So Far)

Ford and FCA issued several recalls in the first two weeks of August. Both companies have 41 recalls through 2024, averaging 1.28 per week. Ford has...

Ford and Chrysler Are the Recall Kings of 2024 (So Far)

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