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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.

Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence. Not up to speed? 
 Not to worry. Here are some of the most significant recalls we covered 
 from February.
According to a report from Reuters, Subaru is planning its largest ever 
 recall for approximately 2 million model-year 2008-17 Impreza cars and 
 Forester SUVs.
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Kia has released a teaser image of an electric concept car with muscle-car 
 flair set to debut at the 2019 Geneva motor show.
Approximately 6,300 model-year 2018 Lexus LS 500 sedans and LS 500h 
 hybrids equipped with run-flat tires are being recalled.
Approximately 120,000 model-year 2011-13 Hyundai Tucson SUVs are 
 being recalled for their engine oil pans.
Approximately 379,000 model-year 2012-16 Kia Soul hatchbacks equipped 
 with 1.6-liter gas engines are being recalled.
Approximately 94,000 model-year 2015-18 Kia Sedona minivans are being 
 recalled for seat belt wiring harnesses.
Approximately 32,000 model-year 2011-12 Kia Sportage SUVs are being 
 recalled for their engine oil pans.