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Page 1 of 22Hyundai Recalls About 294,000 Vehicles Over Seat Belt Anchor Defect: Models Affected and Next Steps
Hyundai is recalling about 294,000 vehicles in the United States to address a seat belt anchor issue that could reduce occupant protection in a crash, according to a Reuters report…
Why Automatics ‘Hunt’ for Gears: Normal Behavior vs a Real Transmission Problem
Why an automatic transmission “hunts” for gearsDrivers usually describe “gear hunting” as the transmission shifting up and down repeatedly, or refusing to settle on one ratio when …
May 08, 2026
2026 Ford Ranger Review: The Mid-Size Truck That Wants to Do Everything
2026 Ford Ranger Review: The Mid-Size Truck That Wants to Do EverythingThe Ford Ranger has a very specific job in the U.S. market. It is supposed to be smaller and easier to live w…
May 08, 2026
NASCAR Road Courses 101: Why Watkins Glen Exposes Brakes, Shifting, and Driver Patience
Watkins Glen as the classroomNASCAR’s road courses don’t just change the shape of the racing line, they change the entire job description. On an oval, you live in a narrow band of …
May 08, 2026
Brake Wear Sensors Explained: Why the Warning Pops Up (and What ‘Metal-on-Metal’ Sounds Like)
Brake wear sensors, in plain EnglishI’m Brian O’Connor, based in Chicago, with an engineering background in automotive design. I spend a lot of time explaining car tech to people w…
May 08, 2026
Wheel Size Changes 101: Offset, Scrub Radius, and Why Steering Can Feel ‘Wrong’ Overnight
Wheel size changes: the mod that can make your car feel “off” overnightI’m Brian O’Connor, based in Chicago, and I’ve spent enough time around suspension drawings and alignment rac…
May 08, 2026
Why EV Fast Charging Slows Down After 70%: Taper, Temperature, and Preconditioning
Why your EV feels “fast” to 70%, then suddenly… notIf you have ever pulled into a DC fast charger at 12% and watched your EV gulp energy like it is free, you have seen the fun part…
May 08, 2026
2026 Porsche Macan Electric Review: The Sporty EV Crossover With Real Daily Manners
2026 Porsche Macan Electric Review: The Sporty EV Crossover With Real Daily MannersBy Michael Turner (Detroit). Fifteen-plus years of writing about fast cars has taught me a simple…
May 08, 2026
Toyota Recalls About 550,000 Highlanders Over Second-Row Seat-Back Lock Issue
Toyota calls back about 550,000 Highlanders for a second-row seat issueToyota is recalling about 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossovers in the United States to address…
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