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Is This The Most Important Car In America?

Is This The Most Important Car In America?

Did the F-150 lose its crown? Plus, the most reliable used cars out there, why Apple can't build cars, and why you shouldn't buy the 2.7L EcoBoost (or should you?!)

Bernardo Montes de Oca
March 01, 2025

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Issue 93

We hope you’re having a great weekend.

It’s been a busy week in the automotive industry, and today’s newsletter is jam-packed with news.

NEWSBITES

Every week, we scour the web for the most essential news. Here’s what you need to know this week:

Ex-Stellantis CEO, who almost bankrupted the company, gets his severance package reduced by 37%. It’s still massive. Check out the link to find out how much.
These are the 50 greatest luxury cars of all time. Do you agree?
Cars and Bids is a fan-favorite, but it’s navigating troubled waters. So, it increased its fees.
How the new car shortage three years ago is still felt today
These are the best cars of the year, according to Consumer Reports. What do you think of the list?
The incoming tariffs could raise prices by $10K on this type of car

RECALLS

Some critical issues are happening right now:

Ford recalls (again) the Mustang over this steering issue
Mercedes recalls 20,000 cars over this braking problem
Kia recalls 137,000 Seltos and Souls over possibly critical engine damage

Video of the week

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a mini G-Wagen.

In theory, it’s a great idea if you want one of the most iconic cars ever, but Kern isn’t convinced. Here’s why.

Or, if you want to read his article, here it is!

IN THE KNOW

Is this the most important car in America? No, it’s not the F-150!

Did you know that the F-150 was not the best-selling vehicle in the US for the first time in decades?

Instead, a dull, practical, and reliable SUV took first place. Here’s more about such an important moment.

This milestone represents a major shift in consumer behavior. In addition, Ford decided to pause the launch of the latest F-150 until 2026.

That paves the way for this SUV to become the most important car in America? Do you agree?

What are the most reliable and affordable used cars out there?

The search is still strong. People are desperate for used cars simply because they can’t afford new ones.

But which are the most affordable and reliable used cars you can buy?

This list is long, and one thing caught our attention: SUVs are few and far between!

Instead, sedans and hatchbacks dominate the list, and one brand in particular stands at the top. (No, it’s not Toyota!)

OUR THOUGHTS

Is the Honda Civic overrated?

The Honda Civic is one of the most popular sedans in the US. Thanks to its performance and reliability, the SI version is one of the most coveted.

However, the car isn’t perfect, and complaints are so frequent in some generations that we wonder if the Honda Civic is overrated.

We analyzed the most common complaints to find the answer.

BEST AND WORST

The Ford 2.7L EcoBoost engine is the best engine you shouldn’t buy!

“Wait, what?” That’s what you might be thinking.

Let us explain.

The 2.7L EcoBoost is one of the most powerful engines by displacement out there. It’s also smooth, and its acceleration is on point.

The problem is that, even with these perks, the engine has some issues that are so critical that they may cause total failure. So, do the pros outweigh the cons?

We analyzed this popular engine to find out!

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

Do you want the ultimate car maintenance checklist? Here it is!

With cars becoming more advanced, it’s critical that you stay on top of your maintenance.

After all, they’re progressively harder to work on, which means a heftier bill every time you take it to the shop.

We created the ultimate car maintenance guide, and also provide you with some valuable maintenance tips.

Check out the article to find out more.

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