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“Recalls” and “warranty claims” are dirty words for automakers, who would rather focus on their corporate accomplishments than on their failings. Aren’t we all like that? Ford has been particularly hard hit with more than 180 recalls since January 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That… is a lot. Top management in Dearborn may have thought the worst had passed when 2025 ended, when NHTSA reported 150 Ford recalls impacting 12.9 million vehicles. But that was just the beginning. So far in 2026, 33 separate recalls have already tagged 9.6 million Ford vehicles for defects. If this…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. I’m never upset to get a Nissan Murano as a rental car. Beyond that, I don’t really give it much thought. But after test-driving the new 2026 model, I had stronger opinions than I expected to. In fact, I found myself missing the old V6. I don’t have an issue with four-cylinder engines on spec. There are plenty of turbocharged four-bangers out there that do their jobs well. On top of that, Nissan’s variable-compression turbo design is…

Getting turned down for a car loan stings. Whether it’s a low credit score, a past bankruptcy, or simply no credit history at all, traditional banks and franchise dealerships have a habit of closing the door on people who need reliable transportation the most. If that’s been your experience, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you still have options. At Sarasota Car Sales, we specialize in buy here, pay here financing, which means we’re the dealership and the lender. We don’t send your application to a bank that doesn’t know your story. We approve it in-house, often the same day, and…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. I’m what you might call an “elder” millennial. We’re the kids who were born in the early-mid ’80s—not quite old enough to be Gen X, old enough to remember the days of land lines and cassette tapes. And like many of my contemporaries, I grew up riding in the back of a minivan. Technically, I grew up riding in the back of two minivans. Both were Mopars—a late-’80s Plymouth and a 1994 Dodge—and neither was what you’d…

Ford’s former EV boss shared an image of the company’s canceled three-row electric SUV on his LinkedIn page.   Ford canceled the EV in 2024 due to falling demand.   Ford says the EV is now a ‘research vehicle’ that is ‘informing’ its next generation of EVs.   It’s been nearly two years since Ford announced it would cancel its three-row electric SUVs. The company was supposed to launch the three-row SUV in 2025, but consumers simply weren’t snapping up EVs as the company had hoped. Instead, the Dearborn-based automaker abandoned the project before an official debut, but it didn’t…

The Sealion 05 continues to offer BEV and PHEV options, with the BEV version featuring BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging. The hybrid version’s maximum combined range has been boosted to 2,105 kilometers. (BYD Sealion 05 EV. Image credit: BYD) BYD officially launched its updated Sealion 05 series, as the Chinese automaker aims to consolidate its market share through lower prices and upgraded technology. The revamped Sealion 05 SUV (sport utility vehicle) lineup includes the plug-in hybrid Sealion 05 DM-i and the battery-electric Sealion 05 EV, continuing the approach of their predecessors. Prices for the Sealion 05 DM-i range…

Music streaming platform Deezer has revealed a sharp rise in AI-generated music on its platform, highlighting a growing shift in how songs are being created and distributed. According to a recent report, nearly 44% of all tracks uploaded to Deezer each day are now generated using artificial intelligence. The company says it is currently receiving close to 75,000 AI-generated songs daily, amounting to more than two million tracks per month. AI Music Is Flooding Platforms Faster Than Expected The scale of AI-generated music has increased rapidly over the past year. What was once a niche category has now become a…

For four decades, the Ford Nugget has stood for the idea of freedom on wheels in Europe, evolving from a practical Transit-based conversion into a true cult favorite among van-life enthusiasts. The story began in 1986, when Ford teamed up with specialist Westfalia to bring the first Nugget to market. Ford’s goal at the time was revolutionary: create a vehicle compact enough for everyday life, yet fully equipped to head into the outdoors at a moment’s notice. With its distinctive rear kitchen and flexible sleeping setups in a high roof or pop-top, the original Nugget laid the foundation for a…

While it can be frustrating having to watch those with deeper pockets drop $70,000 on a high-end luxury sedan while barely batting an eyelid, those who are open to picking up a used bargain only need to wait a little while before the very same vehicle will be available for a fraction of its original MSRP. Luxury cars tend to struggle the most when it comes to holding their value, primarily due to the first owners wanting only the latest and greatest. It’s not uncommon to see such vehicles lose half their value in just a handful of years, which…