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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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The passenger occupant detection system may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger airbag when the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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See where 100 vehicles ranked — as well as what didn’t qualify — for Cars.com’s study of the most American-made vehicles for 2024.
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Some 401 nameplates were analyzed before we trimmed the index to the final 100; the remaining 301 vehicles are all equal in the eyes of the AMI.
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Looking for a deal for Memorial Day 2024? Find out the most consistently reliable vehicles for rewarding your pocketbook here.
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Volkswagen’s first big recall of 2024 affects more than 261,200 vehicles across both its lineup and that of its Audi luxury arm.
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The integrated brake system may malfunction, resulting in a loss of power brake assist or causing the antilock brake and Dynamic Stability Control systems to malfunction.
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Hyundai’s latest recall is out for a fire risk that affects nearly 91,000 sedans on account of water damage to the starter solenoid that could cause an electrical short.
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A recall for more than 323,200 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD pickups is out over the risk of unwanted tailgate openings.
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More than 750,100 vehicles under the automaker and its Acura luxury brand are affected by a faulty airbag seat sensor.
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Its latest safety guidance over backup cameras for model-year 2023 Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles is common among other brands.