If you own one of the following Ford or Lincoln vehicles with an outstanding safety recall for potentially faulty Takata-sourced airbag inflators, which could explode and send shrapnel throughout the interior, Ford has an advisory for you: Do not drive your car. Park it, immediately, then work on getting it repaired. The automaker issued a do-not-drive advisory to compel owners who've yet to bring their affected cars in for repairs to do so, taking the dramatic step as a way of showing those owners how serious it is.

750,000 Ford Owners Told to Stop Driving Their Cars, Trucks, and SUVs

24/7 Wall St.

With headlines of a volatile and uncertain American economy, many citizens have never felt a stronger urge to buy American. And one of the most crucial components of the country’s economy is the American auto industry. One of the industry’s most popular and highest selling vehicles are pickup trucks. But if you really want an […]
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These Are the Trucks to Buy If You Want a True American Pickup

24/7 Wall St. Insights Automaker Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) will lay off almost 2,500 workers in the United States. Ford and General Motors should take warning. Also: Dividend legends to hold forever. The huge multinational car company Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA), which owns Chrysler, Ram, Jeep, and Dodge, will lay off 2,450 of its workers […]
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New Car Industry Layoffs: A Warning to Ford and GM

General Motors has released a Customer Satisfaction Program for select units of the GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Yukon due to an issue with contaminated engine blocks. According to Customer Satisfaction Program N242455301, certain 2024 Sierra 1500 and 2024 Yukon units may have a condition where the engine block of the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 powerplant may be contaminated. To rectify this problem, certified General Motors technicians will be instructed to inspect affected vehicles and replace the engine as necessary. Notably, this should take GM techs a little less than 20 hours to perform, depending on the exact drivetrain configuration.

GM Releases GMC Sierra And Yukon 5.3L Engine Block Contamination Fix

Over the years many routine car maintenance and repair tasks have remained practically unchanged from a technical point of view in that if you’ve done it many times before on one model, the same procedure can be used on other models…usually. However, over time even the most routine...

Ford Truck Warning for DIY Owners

MotorBiscuit


Trucks and SUVs from one brand dominate the list of the top 30 cars that are the most likely to surpass 250,000 miles. 
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The longest-lasting trucks and SUVs come from the same brand

Toyota has issued a major recall of its twin-turbocharged V-6 engines powering the 2022 and 2023 Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs. Engines produced between late 2021 and early 2023 might have machining debris left in the engine; causing engine knocks or, worse cases, a spun bearing and complete engine stall. At first, Toyota was unsure how many engines were contaminated, but now, months later, the solution is to replace more than 100,000 engines.

Toyota Issues Massive Engine Recall


The "knee test" might come in handy.
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The new Toyota Tacoma could be a problem for passengers [Watch]

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The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro offers 1,705 lbs of cargo, with a towing capacity of 6,500 lbs, making it both fun to drive off-road and incredibly useful. With 10 trim levels, the Tacoma ranges in price from $31,500 to $63,900. The TRD Pro starts at $63,900, offering top-tier features and capabilities.

Here's How Much A Fully-Loaded Toyota Tacoma Costs

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

24/7 Insights There is a mix of luxury and non-luxury models on this list.  Mercedes has an issue selling used electric vehicles.  The longest a used vehicle sits on a dealer lot is five months.  Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever For better or worse, the used car market has slowed dramatically over the […]
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The Used Car Dealers Can’t Seem to Get Rid Of

Did you know that the average age of the cars on American roads is more than 12 years? Most of cars you see around you are likely older than you think, and as these vehicles age, they lose their ability to perform at their best. Several factors have a hand in this, including the loss of engine performance due to wear and tear. There are a few other factors adding to a vehicle's mechanical decline, many of which you can remedy yourself or with the help of a professional. Sometimes an old car just needs some help, rather than the wrath of the crusher. After all, many of us buy cars that we know are reliable and dependable - so we want to drive them for many years, right?

5 Reasons Your Gas Mileage Is Getting Worse And How To Fix Them

A high rate of reliability is key when buying a new or used car in 2024. Though we have all heard that certain car brands are renowned for reliability and offering you the most stress-free driving experience, some automakers go above and beyond when it comes to the least problems per 100 cars built. Bullet-proof brands such as Honda, Toyota, Mazda, and Chevrolet are all high up as some of the most reliable car brands, but there is one automaker that beats the rest for problem-free driving.

The Car Brand With the Least Problems Per 100 Cars Built

Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury, and the local market has really figured out the best way to create a luxurious passenger experience. For starters, it’s electric, mostly for noise reasons, but also because China is significantly more electric-minded than we are here in the U.S. market. Most importantly, however, it’s a van. Vans are just the best shape to fit six adults in comfort. This van, the Zeekr 009, is a damn big one, and it’s exciting enough that it just might change your idea of what a Chinese-built vehicle is.

China is making luxury electric vans that far surpass anything in the U.S.

Toyota's vehicles last the longest. It's a testament to Toyota's engineering prowess that six models make it to the iSeeCars annual ranking of the longest-lasting vehicles, trucks, and SUVs. The surprise? These aren't the models you'd expect, given they're not Toyota's top sellers. The Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota...

6 Toyota Vehicles That Will Go 250K+ Miles, But They’re Not Its Best-Selling Models

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Ford has issued a number of recalls of vehicle makes and models including:. Automotive Fleet has a roundup of details on these recalls. 2023 Bronco Sport, 2023-2024 Maverick, 2023 Mustang Mach-E: Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail. Ford is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, 2023 Bronco Sport, and 2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles....

Ford Issues Various Recalls of Over 110,000 Pickups, SUVs, and Vans

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	Move over, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Nissan is the latest automaker to add an intruding camper van to its lineup.Porsche Unveils a New Canopy Tent That Can Be Inflated in Mere Minutes




	The Japanese brand has just unveiled the series production My Room, a vehicle it first teased in 2022 as a concept and sold briefly as a limited “Launch Edition” last year, according to New Atlas. And, thanks to a wood-lined interior and a versatile Murphy bed, the new model just might be the company’s most attractive van yet.




	The My Room isn’t the first camper van—or “caravan” as Nissan calls it—but...

Nissan’s New Camper Van Has a Wood-Lined Cabin and Murphy Bed

The Motley Fool

As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

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GM Files Patent For Pickup Truck Bed That Unloads Itself

GM has filed a patent application for a pickup truck bed system capable of uploading itself. The patent application was assigned patent number US 2024/0262274 A1...

GM Files Patent For Pickup Truck Bed That Unloads Itself

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