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Mourning the Loss of My Dad — and His Jeep
Photo-Illustration: the Cut; Photos Courtesy Katie C. Reilly “Why does our car look so dirty?” my 5-year-old daughter, Fianna, recently asked after hopping into the back seat of our Jeep at school pickup. We watched her friend slide into a Back to the Future–looking side door of the blue Tesla in front of us before I responded, “This car is superspecial.” We’re both right. There are deep white lines on the passenger side from scratching the car against the mailbox while trying to reverse out of our driveway. The crevices of the back pleather seats are filled with cheesy crackers, apple sauce, and pretzels. Baby wipes, small Frozen dolls, and…
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Subaru Recall – New Ascent SUV Tires Could Experience A Sudden Loss Of Pressure
Subaru of America issued a recall for the recently-upgraded 2023 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family hauler. Customers who own the new Ascent could experience a sudden loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA revealed certain 2023 Ascent SUVs equipped with 20-inch wheels might be equipped with tires that were damaged during the wheel mounting and assembly process. The number of potentially affected Ascent vehicles is 4,409. Which Subaru Ascent vehicles are included? The 20-inch tires come standard on the 2023 Ascent Onyx Edition, Limited, Onyx Edition Limited, and Touring trim levels. The NHTSA says the affected Ascent SUV…
