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Patrick Masterson

Copy Editor Patrick Masterson has taken a lifelong appreciation for cars and commas to his current home in Chicago.

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Some 101,000 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair SUVs are being recalled over a seat belt warning malfunction that stems from the audio system.
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A latecomer to the list of vehicles affected by the expansive Takata airbag inflator crisis is the Volkswagen Beetle.
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A new recall affecting more than 111,200 Bolt EVs involves a fire risk from an unexpected source: the seat belt pretensioner.
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Subaru’s latest recall for its three-row SUV stems from the electrical system and could lead to a fire.
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Ram is recalling its 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups for faulty tailgates that could open unexpectedly.
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NHTSA says the latest death, involving the rupture of a 2002 Honda Accord, is the 23rd fatality confirmed as related to the faulty airbag inflators.
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The family of GM’s heaviest model-year 2021 SUVs is being recalled for what amounts to an electrical issue, and it affects some 338,700 vehicles.
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Owners of model-year 2008-09 Kia Sportages may need to park their SUVs outside again thanks to a new recall over a fire risk that affects nearly 72,000 vehicles.
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When it hits dealerships in early 2023, the latest Escape will start at just $315 more than the outgoing model.
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Model-year 2021-23 vehicles are affected by an issue with the “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode triggered by an oil pump malfunction.