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8 Cars That Ended Up Disappointing Their Owners

8 Cars That Ended Up Disappointing Their Owners

Even some of the biggest names in the auto industry have produced models that missed the mark.

2014 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Potential Unexpected First-Gear Downshift Condition

2014 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Potential Unexpected First-Gear Downshift Condition

The recall population comprises incorrectly updated 2014 models that may experience sudden first-gear downshifts due to iffy powertrain control module software

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado: The Front-Drive Marvel America Didn't Buy

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado: The Front-Drive Marvel America Didn't Buy

The Oldsmobile Toronado was a genuine breakthrough for the American auto industry — and, in a strange twist, its innovations steered a brilliant car straight into commercial flop territory.

BYD Introduces an Unusual Button for the New Great Tang

BYD Introduces an Unusual Button for the New Great Tang

BYD's flagship SUV debuts with a magnetic shortcut controller that looks strikingly similar to Xiaomi's idea.

Why Even a Small Puddle Can Lead to Major Engine Damage

Why Even a Small Puddle Can Lead to Major Engine Damage

Water under the hood — how to keep your crossover from becoming a driveway ornament.

ESP Without a Button: How to Disable Stability Control on an Volkswagen Passat

ESP Without a Button: How to Disable Stability Control on an Volkswagen Passat

No button, but VW engineers left a loophole. We break down how to fool the electronics when you actually need to.

Chevrolet Silverado 6x6 Packs a 420-HP 6.2-Liter V8 and Six-Wheel Drive

Chevrolet Silverado 6x6 Packs a 420-HP 6.2-Liter V8 and Six-Wheel Drive

This wild three-axle Silverado build proves custom trucks can still surprise even seasoned enthusiasts.

This 1967 Corvette Has a Split Window — and Purists Probably Won't Approve

This 1967 Corvette Has a Split Window — and Purists Probably Won't Approve

This heavily modified Corvette blends styling cues from two generations and packs 600 horsepower.

How to Stop Foggy Windows and Get Rid of Excess Moisture Inside Your Car

How to Stop Foggy Windows and Get Rid of Excess Moisture Inside Your Car

Fogged-up windows can quickly become a safety issue during rainy fall weather and snowy winter driving.

Rusty Brake Rotors? What to Do and How to Keep Corrosion From Coming Back

Rusty Brake Rotors? What to Do and How to Keep Corrosion From Coming Back

Surface rust on brake rotors is common, but ignoring it can lead to uneven wear and reduced braking performance.

Land Rover Could Begin Building SUVs in the U.S.

Land Rover Could Begin Building SUVs in the U.S.

The Defender could become the first Land Rover assembled in America, with Stellantis expected to play a key role.

Dongfeng Develops Hybrid Engine With Record-Breaking Efficiency

Dongfeng Develops Hybrid Engine With Record-Breaking Efficiency

The new 2.0-liter Mach Power 2.0T engine delivers an impressive 45.5% thermal efficiency rating.

Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition Is a Time Machine With a Roll Cage

Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition Is a Time Machine With a Roll Cage

Boreham Motorworks has recreated one of the rarest racing Escorts ever built with near-obsessive attention to detail.

Ford Explorer ST Gets a New Blacked-Out Package

Ford Explorer ST Gets a New Blacked-Out Package

The sportiest Explorer gets a more aggressive look, while its 385-hp twin-turbo V6 carries over.

Ford Launches Patriotic Super Duty Edition

Ford Launches Patriotic Super Duty Edition

The new Proud to Honor package adds a giant American flag graphic and exclusive styling touches.