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Car News, Recalls and Maintenance
New recalls straight from NHTSA filings, the car news that matters to owners, and maintenance that saves money – every story sourced and dated.
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NHTSA picks 37 models for its 2027 crash tests, with a new pedestrian test
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NHTSA starts the first big rewrite of tire safety rules in 20 years
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Hyundai recalls 2015–2016 Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80: Power Seat Motors May Overheat and Catch Fire
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Honda recalls 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and CR-V Fuel Cell EV: Tire Repair Kit Cap May Detach
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Ford recalls 2025–2027 F-150: Front Seats May Not Be Properly Secured
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Volkswagen recalls 2023–2026 ID.4: High-Voltage Battery May Catch Fire, Charge to 80% Until Fixed
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Ram recalls 2026 1500: Tire Pressure Sensors May Not Warn of Low Pressure
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Ram recalls 265,512 ProMaster Vans, 2022–2026 Including ProMaster EV: Power Steering Assist May Fail
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Hybrid sales are up 22% this year while EV sales fall. What that means for upkeep
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Deer season is here: November is the worst month for animal crashes, State Farm says
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Cold mornings drain car batteries. Get yours tested before the first freeze
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Gas hit a record September average. Here is what charging an EV costs instead
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