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Here’s the latest used car buyer alert from Consumer Reports that warns some dealerships will scam used car buyers with bogus pre-owned car certifications that originally were intended to protect used car buyers from buying lemons.

Subaru CEO Tom Doll released a statement on President Biden's 50 Percent EVs By 2030 executive order. See why Subaru won't meet that goal.

The 2022 Subaru Outback is moving up this summer. See why the Outback wagon beat the top-selling 2021 Subaru Forester for the first time.

We have news of an EV meeting with auto makers Ford, GM, Stellantis, and the U.S. White House along with President Joe Biden. One auto maker is not invited that we know of. And that EV/auto maker is Tesla. Why wasn't Tesla invited to this event?

Here’s a must-see video if you are concerned about protecting your Prius from catalytic converter theft with a DIY solution.

The American Automobile Assn. does lots for things, one of them is making up lists of interesting things for drivers. Recently, they came up with the top four cars for senior operators. It's interesting and there's a surprise there, too.

Toyota is pushing hard in the hybrid game. How are they going to make it better? The new Fourth Generation Highlander Hybrid tells us how.

Have you ever wondered if you were being scammed into paying more on your oil and filter change because the service tech told you that if you switched to synthetic oil then you would actually save money in the long run with less-frequent oil changes needed? Find out what really matters according to Consumer Reports car experts who have this to say about your car’s oil changes.

AAA says the 2021 Subaru Forester is the best compact SUV for retirees and older drivers. Check out the six reasons why.

The 2021 Subaru Forester was the top-selling model for Subaru of America, but it got outsold by the 2021 Subaru Outback and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek last month. See why it's a first-ever for the automaker.

A Model X Owner claimed that five separate cars including his own all crashed at the same location. These accidents show that FSD still has some issues, but there is a lot that Tesla and those who own a Tesla can do to help.

Tesla has increased the price of its long range Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S. by $5,000. We think this price increase is due to increased demand and lack of supplies overall. Let's see what others have to say about this!

Subaru was set to uncover the 2022 Subaru WRX, but that won't happen now. The New York International Auto Show was canceled due to new COVID outbreaks.

Did you know that bicycle racks can lower your vehicle’s miles per gallon by as much as twenty-eight percent?! That’s nothing to scoff at for cycling enthusiasts who plan to take their favorite bikes with them during a summer road trip. Here’s what Consumer Reports analysts found on vehicle types and bike rack types that are the most and the least affected from aerodynamic drag while traveling with your bicycles attached to your car. Plus, a YouTube review on the best bike racks for SUVs and cars.

With chip shortages and other production issues, as expected, Ford’s retails sales are down 37% compared to July 2020. EV sales, led by Mustang Mach-E continue to grow incrementally for Ford as they also see brisk advance orders for Ford Maverick and F-150 Lightning. Bronco and Bronco Sport lead the way for Ford heading into remaining part of 2021.

We took a Chevy Bolt Electric utility Vehicle to the highest peak in the Northeast to test one-pedal driving and brake energy regeneration. The Bolt EUV passed with flying colors.

Subaru models are selling fast but even faster in some U.S. states. See which three models are flying off dealer lots and where they move the fastest.

Transmission service does not always require a licensed mechanic with specialized tools to do the job correctly. In fact, in many cases it is almost as easy as changing your engine oil and filter. Here’s a well-made video about how servicing an automatic transmission is basically done that can save you hundreds of dollars by doing it yourself; or at the very least, provide you with an understanding of what is involved so that you do not get gouged by a service center or garage.

An inside source familiar with Tesla’s Giga Texas and Giga Berlin construction timelines says - Tesla is planning to start test production of a drivable refreshed Model Y in Giga Texas as early as next week.

Subaru of America reports another sales dip with a shortage of new cars to sell. See why the 2021 Forester takes another big hit.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell is a technology that is quickly getting less attention. So why is California still pushing HFC? Here is what we know.

We have a Tweet from the user, Dennis Hong, a Director at Romela for Robotics and Mechanisms at UCLA, of some kind of computer chip. So far, the consensus is that this is a chip for its Dojo training computer, or some kind of robotics chip. Let's see what people are saying about this.

For nearly two decades, the Ford Fund and Governors have worked to make teen drivers better with grants totaling nearly $60 million.

To flush or not to flush---that is the question a former car dealer and now-popular YouTube channel mechanic answers as he explains the sealed automatic transmission deception to car owners and why spending $200 in fluid is a much more sensible approach than spending six to eight thousand dollars for a new transmission.

We tested the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV with Super Cruise and found that it takes this already great EV crossover to another level. Here’s how.

From petitions to online comments, the Not A Mustang movement needs to end. Mustang Mach-E is part of Ford’s present and future, whether you’re okay with it or not.

Consumer Reports mechanics listed 9 models you should keep an eye on if you are a current owner (or totally avoid, if you are looking to buy a used car among the models listed) and want to significantly decrease your risk of having to pay for one of the three biggest repair bills common to cars.

Subaru just announced they would bring another new 2022 Wilderness SUV to the lineup. We know what it is.

Could a diesel engine find its way into 2022 Tundra? Fans rocked by recent uploaded Toyota video.