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America's best-selling luxury vehicle is facing some dark times: In 2025, Lexus will release a Black Line special edition of its RX SUV. Lexus plans to build just 500 units, based on the high-end RX 500h F Sport performance hybrid. To create this, Lexus designers painted the car a subdued medium gray they call “Ecognito,” then… Photo and Credits: This Read More
Hyundai is recalling 38,331 2024 Sonata sedans because their brake lights may not function properly. Hyundai has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a software error could cause brake lights to flash briefly while the driver presses the brake pedal, instead of staying on. The problem is… Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on 2024-09-04 Read More
Jeep has recalled 243 2024 Grand Cherokee L SUVs because LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors may not be properly welded to the seat frame, potentially failing to protect a child in a crash. Jeep told federal safety officials that the recall only applies to vehicles built to certain standards. Photo and Credits: This article appeared Read More
When the first Hemi V8-powered Dodge Durango rolled off the production line, Lost was winning an Emmy, Maroon 5 won a Grammy for Best New Artist, and George W. Bush had just begun his second term in the White House. Twenty years later, they're still making those things, but not for long. Dodge announced it was ending it in January. Read More
If you're old enough, you might remember Toyota trucks with their yellow, orange and red Prism decals, and the company is slowly reviving that symbol of 1980s passion. The three-color stripes were a staple on Toyota racing trucks during Ronald Reagan's time in the White House, and Prince even titled an album “1999” to encourage people to imagine the future. Read More
If you love big trucks and the moon, fasten your seat belt: the Ram will take you where you want to go. The truck manufacturer has unveiled two special edition heavy-duty trucks inspired by Earth's only satellite. The Ram Heavy Duty Power Wagon and Rebel HD will each have Lunar Editions available in 2024. The Ram's long list of trim Read More
Ford has issued a second recall for its 2022 757 Maverick light trucks after dealers failed to make repairs as part of a recall earlier this year. In April, Ford recalled more than 400,000 Maverick pickup trucks and Bronco Sport SUVs because the engines could not start due to the inability to detect a dead battery. Dealers… Photo and Credits: Read More
BMW announced a styling refresh and an updated interior for its i4 electric sedan last spring, but didn't give details on pricing and range. We can now report that prices will increase slightly in 2025. Range numbers will change slightly, but that's not likely to change the minds of many shoppers. The image change is a little modest… Photo and Read More
Lexus has announced a recall for 141 UX Hybrid SUVs from the 2025 model year onwards due to a risk of unexpected loss of drive. The recall only applies to vehicles manufactured on certain dates. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint when a car left the factory, so owners may need to wait for notification from Lexus to find Read More
Nissan's best-selling product is the Rogue compact SUV, which is part of the highly competitive compact SUV class. Our editors love the Zero Gravity seats, which are comfortable for long drives, the turbocharged three-cylinder engine's fuel economy, and the wealth of safety technology. But they find the continuously variable automatic transmission a bit of a stretch. Photo and Credits: This Read More