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Patrick Masterson

Patrick Masterson is Chief Copy Editor at Cars.com. He joined the automotive industry in 2016 as a lifelong car enthusiast and has achieved the rare feat of applying his journalism and media arts degrees as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and editor his entire professional career. He lives by an in-house version of the AP stylebook and knows where semicolons can go.

Model-year 2021-23 vehicles are affected by an issue with the “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode triggered by an oil pump malfunction.
The 2021-22 Explorer Timberline offers an accessory package for auxiliary lighting that comes with an extra button and light on your dash.
There are steps you can take to minimize the danger if you’re caught in the middle of a storm, mitigate your circumstances in the short-term aftermath and protect yourself if you’re shopping for something new as a result of such an event.
GM’s latest recall is for faulty backup cameras that may affect 2020-21 Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia SUVs.
While we can’t help you with your team’s strength of schedule, we can help you choose the right vehicle for tailgating with (or without) friends.
Approximately 86,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and F-150 pickup trucks are included in the latest recall from Ford, which addresses flickering parking lights.
Nearly 71,000 Sorento and Sportage SUVs are affected in a new recall over tow hitch harnesses.
Tesla’s entire lineup is affected by an issue with the power windows that may not function correctly.
A new recall is out for model-year 2020-22 Mercedes SUVs following the discovery of a manufacturing error that could lead to door trim detaching.
More than 203,200 trucks are being recalled, including those from a June guidance, over a transmission issue that could cause a rollaway.