Saturday, August 12, 2023

Cars: Summer heat takes a toll on car batteries. Here's what you should do

Unfortunately, you won't get much warning before your car battery fails.

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Sat Aug 12 2023

 
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Car batteries can be at risk in hot summer temperatures. Here's how to make sure your car continues to run smoothly.

Unfortunately, you won't get much warning before your car battery fails.

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Jérémie Papin, chairperson Nissan Americas, speaks during a news conference about Nissan's announcement that the Nissan Canton Vehicle Plant will be the center for its electric vehicle production in the United States at the Canton, Miss., plant Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. The investment for EV production will total $500 million with production to begin in 2025.
 
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Race to electric: Nissan's U.S. strategy depends on southeast growth

Nissan intends to significantly ramp up production to expedite the launch of new electrified models at all price points.

Toyota is recalling about 168,000 2023 and 2022 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks out of concern for possible fuel leaks, which could cause a fire. Shown here: the 2022 Toyota Tundra on display during Motor Bella at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan on Sept. 21, 2021.
 

Toyota Tundra, Hybrid trucks recalled for fuel leak, fire concern

Toyota is recalling about 168,000 of its 2022 and 2023 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups for a fuel leak issue and possible fire concerns.

The 2023 Ford Explorer is being held in lots pending recall repair, frustrating buyers and dealers.
 
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Dealers haven't been able to sell new 2023 Ford Explorers for months

Ford sees sales drop as the company tries to find a fix for a camera recall plaguing 2020-23 models of Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Corsair.

Some General Motors' dealerships are not honoring General Motors' employee pricing or other corporate discounts. The lean new-car inventory has many dealers demanding — and likely getting — full-price for the handful of new cars they have on their lots.
 

Auto shoppers may get some relief as new car price hikes slow

New data shows the smallest year-over-year average transaction price increase for new cars in a decade. But GM resists offering big discounts.

2024 Kia EV9 electric midsize SUV
 
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Kia has another hit electric vehicle on its hands | Review

With features like mesh headrests and three rows of seats, the SUV that replaces Kia's popular Telluride will eventually be built in Georgia.

Miami-Dade Police Department divers assist with pulling one of approximately 30 cars out of a lake in Doral, Florida, on August 8, 2023.
 

Police begin pulling about 30 cars discovered in Florida lake: What they found

After volunteer divers investigating a missing persons case found about 30 vehicles submerged in a Doral, Florida lake, police started removing the cars.

Unsold 2023 Silverado pickup trucks sit in a long row at a Chevrolet dealership on June 18, 2023, in Englewood, Colo.
 

Many vehicle buyers aren't reviewing long list of potential fees, add-ons

Consumers compare sticker prices, look for rebates and shop for car loan rates. But many aren't prepared to deal with add-on options and extra fees.

The 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L goes on sale in late 2022.
 

Chrysler recalls 45,000 vehicles due to possible interference with air bags

Chrysler is recalling nearly 45,000 of its 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles because of possible interference with air bags.

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Kia, Hyundai among more than 200,000 vehicles recalled: Check here

Kia Niro, Seltos, Soul and Sportage vehicles, and Hyundai Palisade, Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona cars among 200,000 vehicles recently recalled.

 

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