Toyota's new resonant frequency test will determine if recalled V35A Tundra engines need replacement, covering up to 270,000 vehicles.

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The check engine light has always been a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it’s a loose gas cap. Other times, it’s a four-figure reminder that modern cars are way more complex than they need to be. What’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 5 years old. According to CarMD.com, the national ...