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BMW and reliability have had a weird relationship for a long time. There was a stretch where people talked about older BMWs like they were carved out of granite. The straight-sixes had a reputa
Most drivers assume they would know if something serious was wrong with their car. That seems fair. If a vehicle has a safety problem, surely someone would call, email, text, send a giant red enve
There is a special kind of regret that comes from leaving a car in the sun. It usually starts with confidence. “I’ll only be five minutes.” Fifteen minutes later, th
The Toyota Land Cruiser has built its reputation on toughness, reliability, and the ability to survive just about anything. But when it comes to the latest IIHS crash tests, the rugged SUV did not qui
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Most parents probably assume car seats are already tested for everything that matters. That would be nice. But apparently, that has not fully been the case. A big federal update is finally c
Buying a used car is always a gamble. Sometimes you score something barely driven and certified. Other times you end up with absolute garbage. The trick is stacking the odds in your favor, and one eas
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Anyone with pets knows they're basically family. So when you're heading out somewhere, you want them comfortable and not stressed out. Turns out electric cars are actually pretty awesome for h