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Mark Twain said “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Today’s Cadillac Lyriq crossover SUV recall for blank display screens may give some auto enthusiasts Déjà vu. But even though it’s similar to the recent recall of 30,000 Lincoln Nautilus crossover SUVs for blank display screens, the two probably aren’t connected. Here are the models and years affected. 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs 2023-24 Cadillac Lyriq SUVs The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus recalled for blank screens On June 3rd, Ford Motor Company announced a huge recall. It admitted there might be a problem with up to 30,600 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs causing their panoramic and center display screens to go suddenly blank. Obviously, this is an issue that warrants an official NHTSA recall. For one, the problem would prevent your legally-required backup camera from working. But when the full panoramic display goes down, yo can’t see your speedometer or warnings such as a chec...

Mark Twain said “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Today’s Cadillac Lyriq crossover SUV recall for blank display screens may give some auto enthusiasts Déjà vu. But even though it’s similar to the recent recall of 30,000 Lincoln Nautilus crossover SUVs for blank display screens, the two probably aren’t connected. Here are the models and years affected. 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs 2023-24 Cadillac Lyriq SUVs The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus recalled for blank screens On June 3rd, Ford Motor Company announced a huge recall. It admitted there might be a problem with up to 30,600 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs causing their panoramic and center display screens to go suddenly blank. Obviously, this is an issue that warrants an official NHTSA recall. For one, the problem would prevent your legally-required backup camera from working. But when the full panoramic display goes down, yo can’t see your speedometer or warnings such as a chec...

The Italian supercar appears to be rocking a rear wing from Koenig. Painting the original wheels, roof, and pillars was not a good idea. A search of the 512’s license plate confirms it’s a Ferrari, not a replica. Some cars wear their age like a badge of honor. The Ferrari 512 TR, especially with its Pininfarina-designed roots tracing back to the Testarossa , is one of those machines that earned its status the hard way, through sheer presence and performance. So naturally, someone looked at this design icon and thought, “What if I gave it the flavor of a kit car from a used lot in Florida?” The result is a very expensive Ferrari that now resembles a Pontiac Fiero or a Toyota MR2-based replica , depending on how charitable you’re feeling. Read: Ferrari Testarossa Goes Up In Flames In California A pair of photos of the wacky 512 TR were recently shared on Reddit and show just how easy it is t...

Cadillac is recalling over 40,000 Lyriqs with displays that can go blank. The 2023 and 2024 models will receive updated software to address the issue. The update can be delivered over-the-air or installed at local dealerships. The Cadillac Lyriq has been a hit for General Motors and has attracted new customers to the brand. However, the electric crossover is now the subject of a sizable recall. 41,376 vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years are impacted as they’re equipped with a 33-inch curved display that can go blank while being driven. This poses a safety risk as it could disable the instrument cluster, rearview camera, and other federally mandated safety features. More: 2026 Lyriq-V Boasts 615 HP, Is The Quickest Cadillac Ever The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says GM opened an investigation in March after the government inquired into customer complaints alleging display...

Nissan’s N7 EV secures over 17,000 Chinese orders within its first month on sale. Prices for the N7 start at roughly $16,600 offering up to 317 miles of range. The electric sedan has a typical Chinese EV interior with a large infotainment screen. While the Nissan Ariya is a decent electric SUV, its sales haven’t exactly taken off the way the brand probably hoped. The Leaf, meanwhile, is well past its expiration date, though a successor is coming soon. Over in China, however, Nissan has launched an EV that’s actually generating real demand. That would be the N7, unveiled back in April and on sale shortly after. According to Nissan, as of May 31, it had secured 17,215 orders for the new N7 in China in just one month. The company also noted that 70 percent of those orders came from first-time Nissan owners. Read: Nissan’s New Electric Sedan Is As Big As A Maxima, Cheap As A Versa It’s an impressive figure,...

The camouflage is starting to come off the redesigned Kia Seltos. It features a boxier, but evolutionary design with streamlined styling. The model is expected to debut next year with a hybrid powertrain. The Seltos plays an important role in Kia’s lineup and Americans snapped up nearly 60,000 units last year. However, it’s getting old as the current model was introduced in 2019. Kia is now working on a redesigned crossover and it has been spied undergoing testing in Europe. While it’s still wearing plenty of disguise, the heavy cladding has come off and this reveals an assortment of new details. More: 2027 Kia Seltos Gets Boxier With Tasman Grille And Hybrid Powertrain One of the most noticeable changes is an upright front fascia that appears to echo newer models such as the Sportage, Sorento, and Carnival . It features a wide grille that is flanked by stacked LED headlights. Further below, the ...

The class action lists three plaintiffs who allegedly experienced braking issues while driving. It’s claimed the Hyundai Palisade’s brakes cause it to skid on rough or uneven road surfaces. One dealer reportedly told a driver the vehicle’s ABS performance was completely normal. The Palisade is one of Hyundai’s most important models in the US. So far this year, it ranks as the brand’s fourth-best seller, behind only the Tucson, Elantra, and Santa Fe, with 44,544 units sold in the first five months. However, the popular seven-seater is now the subject of a class action lawsuit alleging a fault with the ABS and/or traction control system. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the lawsuit claims that the ABS and/or traction control systems in 2023 to 2025 Hyundai Palisade models are defective. According to the complaint, the vehicle can misread wheel speed when braking on rough or unev...

The Brief A Bay Area company is accepting pre-orders for its groundbreaking flying cars. Alef said it has produced the first car that has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Production of the vehicles could come by the end of the year. SAN MATEO, Calif. - A Bay Area aeronautics company is taking pre-orders for what it’s calling the "first true flying car in history." San Mateo-based Alef said it has begun pre-production of its groundbreaking flying cars in its Silicon Valley warehouses. What we know The vehicle is said to be the first ever to perform as a road-legal passenger car that has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. The aircraft does not need an airport or runway to take off. Among its other features, the cars are 100% electric, with a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. "On average, the Alef flying car uses less energy per trip than a Tesla or ...

Latest addition to the Geely Galaxy range is a family-focused plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Galaxy A7 boasts a combined range of over 2,100 km or approximately 1,300 miles per charge. Claimed fuel consumption is just 2 liters per 100 km, equivalent to an impressive 117 MPG. The mid-size sedan may be fading into the background in the West, but in China, it’s still very much in the spotlight. Buyers there haven’t written off the segment just yet, and neither has Geely . The automaker has rolled out the new Galaxy A7, a model aimed at both local competitors and foreign nameplates like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It’ll be offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid. More: Geely’s Galaxy Starship 7 PHEV Has 882-Mile Range, Starts At Just $13,700 In China This electrified sedan promises a total driving range of more than 2,100 km (1,300 miles), made possible by a new and highly efficient hybrid system. Posit...

Lotus expands the Emira range for 2026 with a base model and sharper V6 SE variant. De-tuned Turbo packs 360 hp from a 2.0-liter engine and reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds. The V6 SE gains retuned suspension, better handling, and red calipers on 20-inch wheels. The Lotus Emira turns four years old next month, so the company is keeping things fresh by announcing a handful of updates for 2026. This includes an all-new Emira V6 SE as well as more traditional model year updates. Starting with the Emira V6 SE, it follows in the footsteps of the Turbo SE but features a 3.5-liter V6 engine developing 400 hp (298 kW / 406 PS). It can be connected to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. This enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds. More: Lotus Built A Retro Emira With A Hidden Tribute To Jim Clark Inside While the powertrain carries over from the standa...

Today we're bringing you a used car that needs some work -- this 1977 Dodge Ramcharger. This one has the 440 factory big-block. It has a Dana 44 with locking hubs and an 8 and 3/4-inch rear end. It also has a custom roll bar. According to the seller, it runs and drives but is not streetworthy. It will need some tires and a lot of work -- the paint is clearly in need of upgrading, for one thing. If you have what it takes -- time, money -- to restore this one, you can find it in Vancouver, Washington for $2,800. Click here for more. [Images: Seller] Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter .

The Jeep of today has three models that seat seven people and one model that seats eight . But, historically, that hasn’t always been the case. If you were a Jeep buyer in the 2000s and you wanted something for your sizable family, you had just one choice with Jeep’s first three-row SUV, the Commander. This SUV had so much going for it, from Jeep’s iconic boxy styling to a healthy set of equipment. Yet, somehow, Jeep failed so hard that Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne allegedly minced no words when he said that it was ‘unfit for human consumption.’ Here’s how the Commander failed to take authority of the family SUV market. The SUV and crossover spent much of the late 1990s and the 2000s planting their stakes in the ground as America’s new favorite family car. In decades past, if you had a huge family, you got a full-size van or a wagon. Then, Chrysler’s iconic minivan changed the game, and suddenly, doors slid open, children piled in, and America had a new obsession. ...