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Mercedes Recalls Nearly 324,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Stalling
The recall covers a range of models from 2012 to 2020 model years.
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Buyer Beware: Flood-Damaged Used Cars From Hurricane Ian Could Flood the Market
Supply chain issues have led to a surge in the market for used cars. But buyer beware: don’t be tricked into buying a spruced-up water-damaged vehicle. The company CARFAX estimates about 358,000 vehicles were damaged during Hurricane Ian, and if the past is any indication, they say a significant portion of those will end up back on the road....
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Massachusetts Gas Prices Tick Back Up
Massachusetts gas prices are increasing again, according to data from AAA Northeast, though they still remain lower than they were a month ago. Gas prices in the state are up 4 cents from last week, averaging $3.60 per gallon. That price remains 10 cents lower than a month ago, when the average was $3.70, and 28 cents lower than the…
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Paying for Your Next Car
It’s not easy buying a car in this economy. Should you lease? How big should your down payment be? Chris Browning joins Current to discuss.
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Explainer: What to Do If You're a Target of Road Rage
Here is what people should do if they encounter an aggressive driver or road-rage incident according to Art Markman, a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
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$5 Gas Is Here: AAA Says Nationwide Average Hits New High
The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever. Auto club AAA said the average price on Saturday was $5.00. Motorists in some parts of the country, especially California, are paying far above that. The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it’s up $1.93 from...
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CHART: See How Gas Prices Are Rising in New England
The cost of filling up the tank keeps going up and up nationwide, as gas prices keep reaching record levels. On Monday, Massachusetts hit a record high of $4.39 per gallon, and that price had already risen by more than a nickel by Wednesday, staying above the national average — and gas prices are as high as they’ve ever been…
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Which Electric Car Is Best for the Environment and Your Budget?
Demand for electric cars is on the rise—but which green vehicles are the best for the environment and your budget? Hint: They aren’t the Tesla.
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Worcester Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Thefts
Worcester police are searching for two suspects believed connected to catalytic converter thefts in the city.
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IIHS Names Top Safety Picks for 2022
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its latest list of cars that earned a Top Safety Pick award, with an emphasis on crash prevention systems and headlights.
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How to Know If Your Car Is American-Made
A sticker notice on a new car may not indicate that it is American-made, and a Japanese or German vehicle might rely heavily on U.S. labor.
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Buying a New Car Is a Challenge Amid a Global Chip Shortage and Limited Inventory. Here Are Tips for Finding a Decent Deal
Dealerships are offering fewer incentives to sell new cars, given how quickly inventory is flying off the lots amid continuing strong demand from consumers.
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Used Car Prices Have Surged. Here's How to Make That Work to Your Advantage
Although dealerships aren’t negotiating much on price, there may be ways to capitalize on the current elevated values of used cars.
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‘Flying Car' Model Completes Flight Between Airports in Slovakia
A company known as Klein Vision has developed a model for its dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle, ‘AirCar,’ which just successfully completed a flight between airports in Slovakia. Here’s what you need to know.
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US Traffic Deaths Up 7% Last Year, Highest Number Since 2007
The government’s highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year
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Chip Shortage Means It May Be Hard to Find New Cars — and Your Trade-In Might Be Worth More
Automakers are cutting production as they grapple with a global shortage of computer chips, and that’s making dealers nervous
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Ford Recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs Over Risk of Detaching Roof Covers
Ford Motor Co. announced on Monday that it is recalling 661,000 Explorer SUVs at the request of U.S. regulators over concerns that the roof covers could become detached.
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Why Small Planes Still Use Leaded Fuel Decades After Phase-Out in Cars
Although leaded gasoline was fully phased out in 1996 with the passage of the Clean Air Act, it still fuels a fleet of 170,000 piston-engine airplanes and helicopters. Leaded aviation fuel, or avgas, now makes up “the largest remaining aggregate source of lead emissions to air in the U.S.,” according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Luxe Life: Shopping for a Luxury Car in Boston
‘Luxe Life with Derek Z’ takes us inside Herb Chambers’ Jaguar Land Rover Boston which is one of the world’s largest car dealerships.
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Herb Chambers Opens One of the World's Largest Auto Dealerships in Boston
Herb Chambers opens up about his newest magnificent luxury dealership featuring the largest panes of glass anywhere in the city, Jaguar Land Rover Boston is simply breathtaking, putting all the splendor of these iconic brands at the fingertips of Boston consumers. Jaguar Land Rover Boston is the future of modern luxury reimagined in a remarkable four-story dealership on a...