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US vs. European Parts: Avoiding Auto Part Compatibility Mistakes
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (417+ words) An AUTODOC survey among buyers showed specific return reasons: 37% of drivers ordered the wrong part due to selection errors and 34% received a part that physically didn't fit their vehicle. This isn't a shipping or defect problem, it's a systematic compatibility…...
Consumer Reports: What to expect when buying a new car
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (363+ words) GREENSBORO, N.C. " Buying or leasing a car right now can feel overwhelming. Prices remain high, interest rates haven't come down much, and more families are struggling to keep up with car payments. That makes staying on budget more important than ever....
New Engine Low Reliability Killing Fuel Saving Benefits | Aviation Week Network
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (356+ words) New Engine Low Reliability Killing Fuel Saving Benefits'Aviation Week New Engine Low Reliability Killing Fuel Saving Benefits TAMPA'Lower-than-expected reliability levels in the newest generation of single-aisle airliner engines have become so costly to correct that they are threatening to eclipse…...
A Surprising Japanese Automaker Just Stole Volvo’s Safety Crown
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (170+ words) In Consumer Reports" latest safety rankings, Mazda absolutely trounced the competition. Over 80% of its models earned a "best" safety rating. Meanwhile, just 25% of Volvo"s earned the same rating. According to Consumer Reports, "Cars that score "Best" excel in crash…...
Mazda safest car brand, says Consumer Reports | Car News
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (202+ words) The Safety Verdict is in: The car company currently making the overall safest vehicles is, according to Consumer Reports (CR), Mazda. A myriad of criteria CR's assessment involved looking at a myriad of factors, such as the ability to withstand…...
Avoid costly mistakes: Navigating warranty reimbursements
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (211+ words) This article originally appeared in the January issue of Powersports Business Take time to review your posted retail labor rate and parts markups against the manufacturer's warranty reimbursement rates. Labor: Review recent customer-pay repair orders to identify gaps between your…...
Truck Safety Tip Line Created to Address Safety and Fraud Concerns
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (808+ words) Banks, who serves on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced the initiative publicly and positioned it as a way to increase transparency and accountability within the trucking sector. The portal allows individuals to submit tips directly…...
Average New Car Price Drops; $20K Car Likely Dead
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (395+ words) The average new car buyer paid $49,191 in January, down 2.2% from December's all-time record but still nearly 2% higher than a year ago. A price drop is normal in January. Americans typically buy more luxury cars in December than in any other…...
New-car prices rise again, fueled by pickup truck and SUV demand
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (501+ words) New-vehicle prices climbed again in January, with compact SUVs and full-size pickups continuing to carry a big share of sales, according to Cox Automotive. The details: The average transaction price (ATP) for new vehicles hit a January record, with MSRPs…...
I heard noises under my rental car. Now I have a $2,000 bill from National!
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (475+ words) Published February 11, 2026 Walter Gluzkin faces a months-long battle with National Car Rental over a damage claim on a Hyundai Sonata he returned just 30 minutes after picking it up. National's damage recovery unit is demanding his insurance information for repairs he…...