MotorTrend on MSN

What Is an OBD2 Scanner and How Does It Work?

Discover what an OBD2 scanner is and how to use it to diagnose and fix car problems before they escalate into major repairs.
Motor1.com on MSN

'The Mechanic Just Wants My Money:' Mechanic Tells California Woman It’s $30 to Check Code. So She Goes to AutoZone Instead

"Someone tried to charge me 50 dollars for it too they be trying to play us as a fool." ...
The Washington Post

I’m not cheap for asking for a separate check. I just know what’s fair.

Some readers of my last column said asking for a separate check is petty. They missed the point. Money matters can be complex when people have deeply held beliefs about what is right and wrong. I ...
Jalopnik

When The Oil Light Turns On, How Long Is It Safe To Keep Driving?

Playing second fiddle to the dreaded check-engine light is the oil light, one of the many dashboard warning lights that you shouldn't ignore when it illuminates while driving. Some cars have multiple ...
autoevolution

Owner Takes His Mercedes to a Mechanic With the Check Engine Light On, Gets a $3,000 Bill

The owner of a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK recently brought his crossover to a mechanic after the Check Engine light came on, along with a few other issues. What was supposed to be a simple repair ...
IJNet

Brazil's Comprova drops fact-check labels in effort to better engage readers

Project Comprova, a collaborative fact-checking initiative in Brazil, has abandoned the labels "false," "misleading," "satire," and "proven" in its verifications and adopted a broader approach to ...
The Drive

Mercedes CEO Wants ‘Reality Check,’ Says Europe’s Gas-Engine Ban Will Collapse Market: TDS

Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. The Downshift is The Drive‘s weekday early morning quick-hit news rundown that gathers the latest automotive news bubbling from around the ...
Reuters

Mercedes CEO calls for 'reality check', slamming EU combustion engine ban

BERLIN, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The CEO of Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE), opens new tab criticised the European Union's plan to ban CO2-emitting vehicles from 2035 in a media interview on Monday, joining a ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

Legislature's license plate reader restrictions bring end to Boise's red light camera program

Boise’s red-light camera effort is no more after state legislation barred the city’s program, which sought to discourage bad driver behavior, from operating as intended. Senate Bill 1180 — which both ...
Seeking Alpha

Warren Buffett's Stock Market Indicator Suggests The Check Engine Light Is On

Despite market highs and AI optimism, I see red flags like extreme valuations, record margin debt, and speculative froth signaling caution. The Buffett Indicator and Fear & Greed Index both point to ...
autoevolution

C8 Corvette Has the Check Engine Light On at 7,000 Miles. What Is Wrong With It Already?

A 2024 Chevrolet Corvette with under 8,000 miles on the clock needs to go back to the dealership ASAP! The Check Engine light showed up on the dashboard. The owners have already diagnosed the car, but ...
The Ledger

Lakeland buys speed cameras for school zones, more red-light cams and license plate readers

Lakeland, Florida is adding 14 speed-detection cameras to school zones, eight new red-light cameras, and eight automatic license plate readers. The speed cameras will issue citations for drivers ...