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QOTD: Will Change At The Top Turn Chrysler Around?
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (163+ words) Chrysler has a new boss. So does Alfa Romeo, at least in North America. Will the change help Chrysler finally get some more product to market? Or is the famed luxury brand doomed? Or, perhaps, will Chrysler just limp along…...
Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Third Year
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (752+ words) Yet another year has passed with the Z4, now at 16 years old. Last we caught up, there were some water issues in the trunk that required immediate correction, subsequent to some new tires, a recall, and maintenance items. Let's catch up…...
Are EV Owners Satisfied?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (278+ words) Hello there, it's podcast time! This week we talk EV ownership, NASCAR in Texas, winter tires, and more. We visit with Brent Gruber from J.D. Power about EV ownership satisfaction. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy talks studded tires, and we recap NASCAR…...
Stellantis Shakeup: Chrysler Boss Chris Feuell Steps Down, Replaced By Matt McAlear
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (131+ words) Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell has stepped down. Feuell, who has led the Chrysler brand since 2021, leaves for personal reasons. Her departure is effective immediately. Dodge head honcho Matt McAlear will take over. McAlear has led Dodge since 2024. McAlear will remain…...
The Standard Ioniq 6 EV Has Been Dumped
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (519+ words) Hyundai will not be bringing the updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV to the United States. However, Americans will still be able to lay their hands on overstocked 2025 models and the performance-enhanced 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. Despite the automaker having revealed the refreshed Ioniq…...
QOTD: What's Your Acceptance Level Regarding Chinese Cars?
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (84+ words) Chinese cars seem to be gaining acceptance, at least with the youth. I asked you guys and gals a couple of years ago if you'd buy a Chinese car, and I am asking that again. Or, at least, will you…...
Chinese-Made Vehicles Gaining Acceptance with American Consumers
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (463+ words) When Canada agreed to lower tariffs on 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles earlier this year, it raised alarm bells for U.S.-based automakers, acting as further confirmation of what many consider inevitable: the sale of those vehicles in America. Recent studies aren't easing…...
Ford Recalls 605K SUVs Due to Windshield Wiper Issue
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (309+ words) Ford Motor Co.s quality issues continue rearing their ugly head as the company just recalled nearly 605,000 SUVs due to a problem with windshield wiper motors. According to" National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, the company needs to repair 604,533 small…...
QOTD: How Much Work Will You Put Into A Used Car?
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (246+ words) Every so often, one of our Used Car Of The Day picks is one that needs a little -- or a lot -- of work. Today's selection is one of those. Some of you, I know, like to wrench. Restoring a car…...
Recall Alert: 2024 Acura ZDX And 2024 Honda Prologue
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (107+ words) Today's recall notice involves the 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue. Honda is recalling 65,135 units of the 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue under NHTSA campaign number 26V112000. To correct the issue, dealers will update the radio control module software at no cost…...