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Two U.S. senators call for Tesla recalls after Reuters investigation

Senators Blumenthal (CT) and Markey (MA) are at the heart of the push

Edmunds bought a Chevy Blazer EV. It isn't going well

The new EV erupted with fault codes, identifying 23 issues that needed fixing

How over-the-air updates like Tesla's are changing the recall game

As cars become more connected, manufacturers turn to OTA

Tesla beats lawsuit claiming it monopolizes repairs, parts

Customers said Tesla differs by forcing them to have vehicles serviced in-house

Tire pressure sensors work as intended, AAA says ... but keep a gauge on hand, too

Maintaining correct tire pressure is so critical it's worth a monthly manual check

Here's $25,000, import a used car from Europe

What forbidden fruit would you ship over?

Rivian R1T fender benders can turn into $40K repair bills

Rear corner damage is an Achilles heel for gargantuan estimates

AAA study says the average annual cost of vehicle ownership is $12,182

'Your Driving Costs' study result is up from last year, and you can blame pickups

Carmakers will not immediately comply with Massachusetts data repair law

Citing concerns about potential hacking

Most tire retailers get high marks for customer satisfaction in CR survey

Consumer Reports asked its members about 18 popular tire supply chains

Keep your car clean with this portable vacuum, now under $12

You'd be hard pressed to find anything better for the price

How I was reunited with my Acura TSX after 16 years

And how it was restored by Acura collector Tyson Hugie

Best car batteries of 2023

Not all car batteries are created equal

Here's $12,000. Buy a car for college

What kind of car can you get for that much money, and can it fit a keg?

Senators tell NHTSA to back off on Massachusetts right-to-repair law

Voters passed the law overwhelmingly, but the agency told automakers to ignore it

U.S. tells automakers not to comply with Massachusetts right-to-repair law

Third-party shops gaining access to vehicle data is a security risk, NHTSA says

Average age of vehicles on U.S. roads hits 12.5 years, another record

There are almost 122 million vehicles in operation over 12 years old

Most Americans say they lack ready cash to cover a surprise $400 expense

Two-thirds polled would have to put it on a credit card or couldn't pay at all

These cars are the cheapest to maintain over 10 years

The Nissan Leaf had shockingly low repair costs, thanks to its electric drivetrain

Trucks are more likely to last 250,000 miles than other vehicles

Several trucks had more than a 40% chance of lasting a quarter-million miles.