Ford Just Issued Its 33rd Recall Of 2026—This Time For The Bronco

Ford Just Issued Its 33rd Recall Of 2026—This Time For The Bronco

Ford will recall 4,922 Bronco SUVs.   They underwent prior repairs that could have caused misalignment between the transfer case and transmission, damaging the splines. This is Ford’s 33rd recall so far in 2026.   Ford has issued its 33rd recall this year, with this latest one affecting the Bronco. Nearly 5,000 SUVs may have …

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Last Call For Gas Macan: Porsche Builds Up Inventory Before Production Ends

Last Call For Gas Macan: Porsche Builds Up Inventory Before Production Ends

Porsche will end production of the ICE-powered Macan this summer. The company is stockpiling as many vehicles as possible. Porsche expects sales of leftover inventory to continue in 2027. After the 718 Boxster and Cayman went out of production in October 2025, another Porsche model is about to kick the bucket. It’s official: the last …

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Volkswagen Recalls 38,000 SUVs For Fuel Tank Issues 

Volkswagen Recalls 38,000 SUVs For Fuel Tank Issues 

Volkswagen is recalling 38,710 Taos crossovers from the 202 and 2026 model years.   They might leak fuel in the event of a severe rear-end collision, which could dislodge the fuel pressure sensor.   The crossover has a wiring harness that is too short.   Volkswagen is recalling nearly 38,710 Taos crossovers because they might leak fuel in …

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Ferrari’s SUV Gets Even Sharper With A New Handling Package

Ferrari's SUV Gets Even Sharper With A New Handling Package

Ferrari upgrades the Purosangue with a new Handling Speciale option. The retuned suspension reduces body movements by 10 percent.  The upgrade also adds minor visual tweaks to the exterior. By our measure, the Ferrari Purosangue is already one of the best all-around performing SUVs on the planet—or as Ferrari dubs it, an “FUV” for “Ferrari …

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Jeep’s Smallest SUV Teases A New Illuminated Grille

Jeep's Smallest SUV Teases A New Illuminated Grille

Jeep is preparing to launch an updated Avenger SUV.  It will have refreshed front- and rear-end styling.  Jeep will likely tweak the powertrains, which will remain largely unchanged.  The updated Jeep Avenger is back with more teasers—this time in two forms. Ahead of its expected reveal toward the end of 2026, the facelift of one …

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Why The Jeep Compass Represents A Shift Back To Honest SUV Design

Why The Jeep Compass Represents A Shift Back To Honest SUV Design

Over the past few years, some SUVs have moved away from their tall, boxy roots in favor of sleeker designs. Sloping rooflines, coupe-like rear ends, and tighter proportions have become the norm. What was once a body style meant to convey presence and strength has often ended up working against its own identity. That’s what …

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Mitsubishi Recalls 108,000 SUVs For Liftgate Issues

Mitsubishi Recalls 108,000 SUVs For Liftgate Issues

Mitsubishi will recall over 100,000 Outlander SUVs.   They could have liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail due to corrosion. This is an expansion of an earlier recall.   Mitsubishi is recalling over 100,000 SUVs. The vehicle could have corroded liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. It …

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Alfa Romeo CEO: The ‘World Is Not Ready Everywhere’ For EVs

Alfa Romeo CEO: The 'World Is Not Ready Everywhere' For EVs

Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …

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The Freelander 8 Is A New Boxy SUV With A Familiar Name

The Freelander 8 Is A New Boxy SUV With A Familiar Name

The production-ready Freelander 8 modernizes the original Freelander design. Freelander is a standalone brand created by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. The Freelander 8 sits on a platform that supports EVs, PHEVs, and range-extending EV drivetrains. It’s barely been a few weeks since the Freelander Concept 97 broke cover in China, and now the production version is ready …

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