# Carbage
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## Posts
- [Why Your BMW Could Roll Away in Park: The Driveshaft Spline Defect Explained](https://carbage.online/bmw-driveshaft-spline-recall-glue-fix.md) - BMW has recalled 2021-2026 5, 7, and 8 Series over a rollaway issue when parked, but the fix is rather unusual.
- [The Hidden Cost of Direct Injection Engines: Carbon Buildup Explained](https://carbage.online/gasoline-direct-injection-carbon-buildup-cost.md) - Direct injection has taken over engine fuel control, but there are drawbacks that are still difficult to overcome.
- [Why Did a Nickel-Resist Piston Insert Trigger a Recall for Ford?](https://carbage.online/2026-ford-piston-defect-engine-recall.md) - The recall is due to pistons that were manufactured with a defect and caused the piston dome to fail.
- [Jeep is Recalling 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee SUVs Over Rear Coil Springs For the Third Time](https://carbage.online/jeep-grand-cherokee-rear-coil-spring-recall-2026.md) - The rear coil spring lower isolators might not have been installed correctly, and the springs may pop out during driving.
- [How to Become an Auto Mechanic: Beginner Tools, Training, and Career Guide](https://carbage.online/how-to-become-an-auto-mechanic-guide.md) - Older mechanics are retiring and there is a need for wrench turners, here’s how you get started.
- [NACS, CCS, and J1772 Explained: The Complete Guide to EV Charging Ports and Speeds](https://carbage.online/ev-charging-ports-levels-nacs-ccs-guide.md) - Electric vehicles need power, and how you charge them determines how much you spend each week.
- [2027 Kia Sportage Starts at $30,485: Full Gas Model Pricing and Specs](https://carbage.online/2027-kia-sportage-gas-pricing-specs.md) - Standard dual screens and refreshed styling arrive without the electrified markup.
- [Hyundai Unveils Santa Fe EREV, New Battery Tech at CEO Investor Day](https://carbage.online/hyundai-santa-fe-erev-investor-day-announcements.md) - The South Korean brand says the first EREV models will launch in the first half of 2027.
- [2027 Chevy Traverse High Country Brings New Tech, Styling Preview](https://carbage.online/2027-chevrolet-traverse-high-country-updates.md) - The updated premium trim for the Traverse is a preview of the High Country styling for the next Silverado.
- [2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid First Look: China-Built Crossover Packs 305 HP and Standard AWD](https://carbage.online/2027-lincoln-corsair-first-look-hybrid-specs-pricing.md) - Lincoln will import the 2027 Corsair Hybrid from China to the U.S.
- [2027 VW Tukan: Brazil’s New Leaf-Sprung, MQB-Based Tiny Pickup](https://carbage.online/volkswagen-tukan-mqb-pickup-truck-brazil.md) - Based on the MQB platform, the small pickup truck uses rear leaf springs and a solid axle unique to the Tukan.
- [Toyota Recalls 48,280 Tacomas Over Detaching Bilstein Damper Reservoirs](https://carbage.online/toyota-tacoma-bilstein-damper-recall-2024-2025.md) - The recall notice doesn’t list an exact trim, but these are the TRD Off-Road variants.
- [Rivian R2 DC Fast-Charge Advisory Exposes Wider Quality Control Cracks](https://carbage.online/rivian-r2-build-quality-charging-issues-qc.md) - A report says that Rivian service is telling R2 owners to not DC fast charge due to an error, but does it point to a larger problem overall?
- [2027 Jeep Wrangler Smoky Mountain Edition Debuts at $56,690](https://carbage.online/2027-jeep-wrangler-smoky-mountain-edition-first-look.md) - The special edition Wrangler commemorates the Smoky Mountain Invasion weekend of Jeeps and Jeepin’.
- [2027 Nissan Sentra: Starts at $24,135, Adds Midnight Edition & Retuned CVT](https://carbage.online/2027-nissan-sentra-first-look-pricing-specs.md) - Nissan says the revised CVT will be more responsive, and the Midnight Edition gives the SR a sharper look.
- [Next Mini Cooper EV May Switch to RWD and R50-Inspired Styling](https://carbage.online/next-gen-mini-cooper-ev-rwd-neue-klasse-r50.md) - The next-generation hatchback may also bring an EV Cooper back to the U.S.
- [2027 Toyota Corolla Sedan First Look: Pricing, Specs and 60th Anniversary Edition](https://carbage.online/first-look-2027-toyota-corolla-sedan-pricing-60th-anniversary.md) - Created in 1966, the Toyota Corolla has become an icon and will celebrate that achievement with a 60th anniversary edition.
- [U.S. Auto Manufacturing Loses 10,800 Jobs Despite Tariff Promises](https://carbage.online/us-auto-manufacturing-jobs-report-tariffs.md) - Payrolls at auto parts suppliers also fell by 2.5% in a 12-month period since June 2025.
- [Jeep Cherokee Moving to STLA One Platform and Belvidere Assembly by Late-2029](https://carbage.online/jeep-cherokee-stla-one-platform-belvidere-move-2029.md) - Only just launched in 2025 on the STLA Large platform, the Cherokee is slated to switch to STLA One before 2030.
- [California Launches MyFirstEV: How First-Time Buyers Can Save Up to $3,500](https://carbage.online/california-myfirstev-rebate-buyer-guide.md) - It is aimed at buyers getting their first electric vehicle, but there is a catch to getting the maximum $3,500 discount.
- [From Prius to Scout: How Regular Hybrids, PHEVs, and EREVs Actually Work](https://carbage.online/hev-vs-phev-vs-erev-hybrid-differences-explained.md) - Regular Hybrid vs. Plug-In vs. EREV: Which One Do You Actually Need?
- [Order Books Open for $62,790 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee 5.7-Liter Hemi V-8](https://carbage.online/2027-ram-1500-rumble-bee-5-7-hemi-first-look.md) - 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee ordering is live. Explore pricing, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 specs, chassis upgrades, and future 392 and SRT release dates.
- [Ford Will Move Lincoln Production From China to the U.S.](https://carbage.online/ford-lincoln-nautilus-production-move-china-us.md) - According to reports, the decision stems directly from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
- [2027 Kia EV3 Price and Specs Detailed: A $31k Entry EV With 221 Miles of Range](https://carbage.online/2027-kia-ev3-price-and-specs-detailed-a-31k-entry-ev-with-221-miles-of-range.md) - The compact all-electric crossover will start at around $31,000 with 221 miles of range.
- [First Look at the 2027 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Cummins: Diesel Off-Roading for $90,000](https://carbage.online/2027-ram-2500-power-wagon-cummins-first-look.md) - The high price might leave you speechless but it comes packed with a Cummins H.O. and locking diffs.
- [2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Redesigned Look, Upgraded Tech, and More Horsepower](https://carbage.online/2027-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-first-look.md) - With the 2027 VW Atlas revealed, it was only going to be a short time before the Cross Sport was shown.
- [Ram Recalls 1.3 Million 2019-2026 Ram 1500s For Seat Belt Anchor Issue](https://carbage.online/ram-recalls-1-3-million-2019-2026-ram-1500s-for-seat-belt-anchor-issue.md) - The anchors may not have been secured during assembly and will compromise restraint effectiveness.
- [Why the NHTSA is Turning Up the Heat on Ford and Its 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Failures](https://carbage.online/nhtsa-investigating-ford-ecoboost-engine-failures.md) - The regulator says over 355 incidents have been reported related to loss of power and seizures.
- [Speed Shiftin’: What Is the Dual-Clutch Transmission?](https://carbage.online/what-is-the-dual-clutch-transmission.md) - It has replaced the manual transmission, but what exactly is the dual-clutch transmission?
- [The Camfather, Ed “Isky” Iskenderian. 1921-2026](https://carbage.online/the-camfather-ed-isky-iskenderian-1921-2026.md) - The legendary man behind Isky Cams, Ed Iskenderian has passed away at 104.
- [Shoreline Showdown is a Bye Run to the 2025 Formula Drift Season](https://carbage.online/shoreline-showdown-long-beach-2025-formula-drift-drifting.md) - The return to Long Beach to close off the 2025 Formula Drift season wasn’t without its hiccups but managed to cap off another exciting year.
- [Will the Shoreline Showdown Truly Replace Irwindale for Formula Drift?](https://carbage.online/shoreline-showdown-replaces-irwindale-speedway-formula-drift.md) - With the close of the 2025 Formula Drift season, we speak to FD President, Ryan Sage, about the loss of Irwindale and how Shoreline Showdown came to be.
- [Holley LS Fest Brought the Best of LS V8s to the Beech](https://carbage.online/holley-ls-fest-2025-east-beech-bend.md) - As the smoke cleared from the 2025 iteration of Holley LS Fest East, the original event famous for all things LS-powered wrapped up perhaps its most popular year yet.
- [We’re Halfway There: The 2025 Formula Drift Season, Thus Far](https://carbage.online/2025-formula-drift-championship-halfway-point.md) - We enter the halfway point of the 2025 Formula Drift season and speak to driver Fredric Aasbo and judge Reese Marin for their thoughts on the championship.
- [2025 Formula Drift Round 3 at Orlando: It’s a Young Man’s Game](https://carbage.online/2025-formula-drift-orlando-speedworld-florida.md) - Round 3 of the 2025 Formula Drift series just threw a bit of a wrench in the domination of Fredric Aasbo and James Deane with a new face topping the podium.
- [What is an Alloy Wheel and How are They Made?](https://carbage.online/what-is-alloy-wheel-cast-flow-formed-forged.md) - Alloy wheels have been standard equipment for modern cars for decades, but what exactly are they and are alloys different from aluminum wheels?
- [Fix a Tesla Cybertruck with Glue? How Structural Adhesives Repair Cars, Trucks, and SUVs](https://carbage.online/how-structural-adhesives-repair-cars-trucks-suvs.md) - Structural adhesives for auto repair have been around for much longer than you think and how many important vehicle assemblies are manufactured.
- [Are Carbon Wheels Coming to Your Next Daily? Dymag Partnering with AIM Might Make it Happen](https://carbage.online/carbon-wheels-dymag-partnering-aim.md) - Even with the advancement of internal combustion engine efficiency and electrification, OEMs are finding every way to save fuel without major sacrifices.
- [Rain Didn’t Dampen Hot-lanta: Formula Drift Round 2 at Road Atlanta](https://carbage.online/formula-drift-round-2-road-atlanta-georgia.md) - Rain proved to be a factor in the second round of the 2025 Formula Drift season taking place at Road Atlanta
- [The Nappy Boy Automotive 2025 Ford Mustang RTR Convertible: T-Pain is Skirtin’ in a ‘Vert](https://carbage.online/2025-ford-mustang-rtr-spec-5d-convertible-t-pain-drift-car.md) - Known for his talents behind the mic, T-Pain has been a huge lover of drifting and now finally has his hands on a professional-level Mustang RTR drift car.
- [What is the De Dion Axle that Some Cars and Trucks Use?](https://carbage.online/what-is-de-dion-axle-tech.md) - It sounds strange and looks equally as strange on paper, but the De Dion axle offers some advantages over traditional rear suspensions. And disadvantages.
- [Our First Look at the 2027 Slate Auto Truck, Er, SUV, or Both?](https://carbage.online/first-look-2027-slate-auto-electric-truck-suv.md) - The 2027 Slate Auto Truck is confusing in that regard because it can sort of be both like the first-generation Toyota 4Runner and starting at under $30,000.
- [Hotpit Autofest Drifts in Kevin Harvick’s Backyard: Round 2 Coverage from Kern Raceway](https://carbage.online/hotpit-autofest-drifting-kern-raceway.md) - Hotpit Autofest Round 2 took place at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, California and put on quite the show for the NASCAR aligned fans.
- [Formula Drift Starts the 2025 Season on the Streets of Long Beach](https://carbage.online/formula-drift-starts-the-2025-season-on-the-streets-of-long-beach.md) - A warm day meant hot action on the Streets of Long Beach as a great start to the 2025 season, including a major announcement for Round 8.
- [Cadillac Will Return to Le Mans for 2025](https://carbage.online/cadillac-will-return-to-le-mans-for-2025.md) - The four-team effort will consist of IMSA and WEC teams for a true global effort at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- [Making Tires in the Age of Advanced Automation](https://carbage.online/making-tires-in-the-age-of-advanced-automation.md) - With the rise of AI, more advanced robots, and the need to tightly control inventory, how has Kumho Tire evolved its tire manufacturing process?
- [2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Sets EV Record at Tsukuba](https://carbage.online/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-ta-sets-ev-record-at-tsukuba.md) - Driven by the legendary Nobuteru “NOB” Taniguchi, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec car set a record for EVs at the equally legendary Japanese Circuit, Tsukuba.
- [Recharging Finally Comes to Formula E With Pit Boost](https://carbage.online/recharging-finally-comes-to-formula-e-with-pit-boost.md) - The Jeddah Grand Prix was the launch of the long-awaited recharging pit stops that these Gen 3 cars promised and looks to have delivered it.
- [The Ford Mustang Mach-E is Going Racing](https://carbage.online/the-ford-mustang-mach-e-is-going-racing.md) - A NASCAR prototype and a Pikes Peak teaser are going to showcase the racing capabilities of Ford’s all-electric Mustang SUV.
- [Yokohama Tire to Sponsor the 2025 King of the Hammers Every Man Challenge](https://carbage.online/2025-yokohama-tire-every-man-challenge-sponsor.md) - Abbreviated to “EMC,” the event takes place the same week as the King of the Hammers and provides entrants an opportunity to race in the big one.
- [Phillips 66 Lubricants Joins Acura Meyer Shank Racing GTP Effort for 2025](https://carbage.online/2025-imsa-phillips-66-acura-racing-gtp.md) - Phillips 66 claims the ARX-06 will serve as a rolling test bed for its lubricants during the 2025 IMSA season while HRC aims for the title.
- [China Trade, Tariffs, and the Automotive Aftermarket (September 2019)](https://carbage.online/china-trade-tariffs-automotive-aftermarket.md) - I originally wrote this in 2019, when the Trump administration first tried to implement tariffs. Now, in 2025, I feel that this story is worth bringing back because it’s just as relevant now as it was then. Perhaps even more so.
- [Reborn – The Synergy Manufacturing 1971 Jeepster Commando JK](https://carbage.online/restorod-synergy-manufacturing-1971-jeepster-commando-jk.md) - When you search for “restorod," it's always muscle cars with LS-swaps. Synergy Manufacturing did more than a swap with Jeep's original muscle car.
- [Feeding the Fire: The Parts of a Basic Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System](https://carbage.online/how-electronic-fuel-injection-works.md) - The modern Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) found on nearly all cars, trucks, and SUVs today are fed by EFI. Here’s how that fuel system works.
- [Catching a Brake: Demystifying Pads, Rotors, and Drums](https://carbage.online/how-brakes-work-are-made.md) - When it comes to performance upgrades, the brake system is often one of the most misunderstood or misinformed portions of the automotive world after aerodynamics.
- [Happy Landings - Bypass Shock Tech](https://carbage.online/how-bypass-shocks-work.md) - Bypass Shocks just scream off-road runner, but purpose do they really serve on those race trucks?
- [Twin Traction Beam Action – An Intro to TTBs](https://carbage.online/how-do-twin-traction-beams-work.md) - The Strength of a straight axle, the stability of IFS: This is the Twin Traction Beam Axle
- [Not Everything Will Go As Planned](https://carbage.online/first-blog.md) - Yeah, weird way to title my first blog here but there's a reason for that.

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