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Mercedes recalls 7,300 electric SUVs over battery fire risk

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Court throws out car-buying transparency rule: What consumers should know

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Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, says it is not relaunching its robotaxi service. This news comes after GM announced it had acquired full ownership of Cruise.

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1 in 5 vehicles on US roads have an unresolved recall. Is yours one of them?

1 in 5 vehicles on US roads have an unresolved recall. Is yours one of them?

An estimated one in five vehicles on the road have an unresolved recall, a 16% increase over the past two years, according to new research by CARFAX.

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Subaru recalls over 20,000 SUVs for defective wheels

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Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over concerns about airbags.

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Ford recalls over 270,000 vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says

Ford recalls over 270,000 vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says

The recall covers certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles and 2022-2023 Maverick pickup trucks.

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Nearly 64,000 Jeeps recalled because they could lose power

Nearly 64,000 Jeeps recalled because they could lose power

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Kia recalls late model Sorentos over possible headlight, taillight issue

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The car manufacturer recalled more than 70,000 vehicles due to a software problem related to the lights.

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