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Q: My sister has a new Hyundai or Kia (hope it doesn't make a difference). She does not have a garage and lives here in Minnesota. She had an engine block heater in her old car. She went to have one ...

According to a recent service update, GM has identified a potential issue affecting the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD in which the engine block heater cord may not be fully seated, along with instructions ...

Ford Motor Co. issued a massive recall of its F-150 and Super Duty trucks on Friday to replace an engine block heater cable on 874,082 vehicles in North America because of fire concerns. This item is ...

Vehicles Affected: Approximately 13,800 model-year 2015-16 Ford F-150 pickup trucks equipped with engine heater elements and 3.5-liter GTDI engines The Problem: Depending on the heater element ...

I just moved back to Alberta after 25 years in the United States. Do modern cars still have to be plugged in during the winter? If they do, then at what temperature should I do it? Does it need to be ...

Is there any benefit to plugging your car’s block heater in when it’s not super cold outside, like only around minus 5 or 10 degrees Celsius? I’ve always just plugged in my car all winter long, and ...

GM is recalling more than 331,000 Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty pickup trucks for a fire risk thanks to an optional engine block heater cord that could cause a short circuit. Related: More Recall News ...

Detroit — General Motors is recalling more than 331,000 diesel pickup trucks in the U.S. for a second time because the engine block heater cords can short circuit and cause fires. The recall covers ...

The recent cold snap in northwestern Ontario has lead to a few unwelcome situation for some vehicle owners in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue has reported an unusual number of vehicle fires in ...