Car Maintenance
Vehicle Recalls
Stellantis Recalls 844,000 Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Software Failure
5 sources · 1d ago
Analysis
NHTSA Extends Comment Period on Rule Allowing Pre-Built Vehicles to Qualify for Safety Exemptions
4 sources · 5d ago
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Synthetic vs. Conventional Engine Oil: What the Evidence Says About Change Intervals and Engine Longevity
8 sources · 8d ago
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EPA Grants SEMA Authority to Certify Aftermarket Emissions Parts, Bypassing CARB
Aftermarket Industry & Small Businesses 38%Independent Repair Shops 38%Legal & Regulatory Analysts 25%
2 sources · 10d ago
ExplainerRight to Repair
State and Federal Lawmakers Propose Dozens of New Bills in Major Right-to-Repair Push for Cars and Equipment
Consumer Advocates & Independent Shops 45%Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) 30%Regulators & Policymakers 25%
6 sources · 14d ago
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Mavis Completes $700 Million Acquisition of Pep Boys, Reshaping the Auto Repair Landscape
Corporate Consolidators 40%Independent Shop Owners 30%Consumer Advocates 30%
4 sources · 7d ago
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3.2 Million Vehicles Under 'Park Outside' Fire Recall as High-Tech Batteries Drive Spontaneous Combustion Risk
Consumer Advocates 40%Safety Regulators 35%Industry Analysts 25%
3 sources · 18d ago
EV OwnershipIndustry Shift
Structural EV Battery Designs Force Insurers to Total Vehicles After Minor Collisions
Insurance Industry 45%Consumer & Environmental Advocates 30%Automakers & Engineers 25%
8 sources · 22d ago
ExplainerAI Claims Tech
How AI is Reshaping Auto Repair Estimates and Insurance Claims
Insurance Carriers 35%Independent Auto Repair Shops 35%Claims Adjusters & Technicians 30%
7 sources · 30d ago
Aftermarket SalesConsumer Trend
Economic Pressure Forces Major Consumer Shift to DIY Car Maintenance, Driving Aftermarket Tool Sales
Cost-Conscious Consumers 40%Aftermarket Retailers 35%Industry Analysts 25%
6 sources · 20d ago
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NHTSA Deadline Looms for Mandatory Impaired Driving Tech in All New Cars
Safety Advocates & Policymakers 45%Privacy & Libertarian Critics 30%Automotive & Legal Analysts 25%
5 sources · 33d ago
ExplainerRepair Economics
Average Car Repair Bill Hits $838 as 33% Cost Surge Forces Millions of Drivers Into 'Maintenance Debt'
Automotive Industry Analysts 40%Consumer Financial Advocates 35%Lifecycle Management Experts 25%
7 sources · 16d ago
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The 12.8-Year Fleet: How Drivers and Auto Shops Are Adapting to America's Oldest Cars
Consumer Advocates 40%Independent Auto Shops 35%Automotive Analysts 25%
6 sources · 51d ago
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The Evidence Pack: How the Stripped-Down REPAIR Act Reshapes the Future of Independent Auto Shops
Independent Repair Advocates 40%Automakers & Dealerships 40%Legal & Regulatory Observers 20%
2 sources · 53d ago
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The Hidden Cost of EV Fender Benders: Why Insurance Premiums Are Up 42%
Insurance Carriers 38%Automakers & Manufacturers 31%Right-to-Repair Advocates 31%
2 sources · 55d ago
Right to RepairPolicy Explainer
Trump Signs Executive Order to Allow Aftermarket Parts, Targeting Auto Repair Monopoly
Independent Mechanics & DIYers 40%Franchise Auto Dealers 30%Environmental Regulators 30%
3 sources · 63d ago
Right to RepairPolicy Move
House Committee Advances Bill to Codify Automotive Right-to-Repair and Open Diagnostic Data
Consumer Rights Advocates 40%Automotive Manufacturers 35%Independent Repair Industry 25%
5 sources · 72d ago
ExplainerEV Ownership
The Ultimate Guide to EV Maintenance: What Actually Breaks and How to Prevent It
EV Owners & Advocates 40%Automotive Technicians 30%Battery Researchers 30%
4 sources · 79d ago
Right to RepairLegislative Advancement
House Committee Advances Federal REPAIR Act, Mandating Automaker Access to Vehicle Data for Independent Shops
Independent Repair Advocates 40%Automakers & Franchised Dealers 40%Automotive Industry Observers 20%
6 sources · 12d ago
AV Safety DataPolicy Explainer
US Senators Demand NHTSA Review of Autonomous Vehicle Safety Claims Amid Data Transparency Push
Safety Advocates and Lawmakers 40%Industry and Market Analysts 30%Regulatory Agencies and Investigators 30%
3 sources · 70d ago
Right to RepairLegislative Compromise
House Committee Advances 'Right to Repair' Bill, But Critics Say It Fails to Address Modern Telematics Data Lockout
Independent Repair Advocates 40%Automakers and Dealerships 40%Consumer Protection Analysts 20%
6 sources · 26d ago
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The Science of EV Battery Health: Why Your Car Will Likely Outlast Its Power Pack
Data Analysts & Fleet Managers 34%Automotive Engineers 33%Consumer Advocates 33%
4 sources · 88d ago
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The 20-Year Battery: The Science of EV Degradation and How to Maximize Lifespan
Fleet Data Analysts 35%Battery Chemists & Engineers 35%Automakers & Consumer Advocates 30%
4 sources · 91d ago