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BMW is recalling about 32,000 cars and crossovers because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. The recall covers the 5-series sedan and Gran Turismo , the 7-series , the X5 and the X6 from the 2008 to 2011 model years equipped with V8 or V12 engines. Two engine fires have resulted from 102 failures, according to BMW. It starts with smoldering of the pump and could spread elsewhere under the hood. autoweek

A Rasmussen Reports poll fielded in November – before General Motors' IPO   – finds a rise in the preference of "American-built" vehicles, as well as a willingness to accept U.S.-built Toyota   and BMW   products as the same as buying an "American" product. Forty-one percent of respondents said they look for an "American-built" car first when they're in the market for a vehicle. That sentiment is attributed by many analysts and researchers to a sense that people are showing more and more sentiment for "buying local." That's just a few points below the 44 percent who said they look for "the best possible deal regardless of where it was manufactured" while just 12 percent said they look first for a foreign-built car. The sentiment favoring American-built car brands has risen quite a bit since Rasmussen conducted a similar poll in June 2008 when just 32 percent said they looked for an American brand first. Good news for for...

You want to buy the Ford Fiesta, and who can blame you? It’s new, it comes in a vibrant green, and you’ll be the first on your street to get it. Now it’s time to begin the most intimidating aspect of car shopping: heading to the dealership. Unfortunately, dealers have a reputation for being weasels who want to dig into consumer pockets to squeeze out as much cash as possible. While there are good salespeople out there, you need to know what to expect before taking a seat at the negotiating table. Below are four ways dealers dupe you into paying more for the car you want and what you can do to avoid their tricks. Using Confusing Terms Some dealers use industry jargon to confuse buyers, and confused buyers can end up paying more. So, how do you tell the difference between a good and a bad dealer? A good dealer will explain terms like Destination Charges to help their client understand where their money goes. Destination Charges are a form of shipping and handling and can range from...