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GM Issues Four More Recalls Spanning 89,000 Vehicles
General Motors continues to add to its record-setting total of recalls for 2014.
2014 Mercedes E-Class Named IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been awarded the ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’ accolade from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
GM Fires 15 Employees Over Ignition Switch Recall
General Motors has announced that 15 employees have been fired from the company because of their actions related to the ignition switch recall.
Mazda Tribute Recalled for Power Steering Issues
Mazda has announced a recall of its Ford-built Tribute SUV over issues with the power steering.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The redesigned 2015 Volkswagen Golf along with its faster sibling the Golf GTI have both earned Top Safety Pick Plus status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
GM Ignition Switch Death Count Likely at Least 74
General Motors has officially linked 13 fatalities to its faulty ignition switches, but a new report suggests that number is much higher.
Jeep Air Bag Recall Under Investigation
A recall campaign from 2012 might not have adequately addressed issues with inadvertently deploying air bags in 744,000 Jeep vehicles.
Ford Vehicles Recalled for Floor Mat Issue
General Motors isn’t the only company going on a recall spree.
Paris Limiting Speeds to Under 20 MPH
The city of Paris is looking to slow things down.
OnStar Offers Crisis Assist to all Customers
GM’s OnStar service is meant to help subscribers in all sorts of predicaments, but the company goes above and beyond in emergency situations.
2014 Nissan Rogue Hit With Stop Sale Order
Nissan will recall its 2014 Rogue compact crossover because the steering assembly may loosen.
Ford Recalling 282K Sedans Over Corrosion, Floor Mats
Following a recall of 1.1 million SUVs this morning, Ford has also announced a recall of about 282,500 sedan models for two different issues.
Ford Recalling 1.1M SUVs over Power Steering Loss
Ford has announced that it is calling back about 1.1 million SUVs in two separate recalls due to issues with the power steering.
2015 Mazda CX-5 Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 has received the highest overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Autobrake Systems Score High in IIHS Testing
Technology is helping vehicles achieve better ratings on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s front crash prevention test.
GM Igniton Switch Crash Count Hiked to 47
The number of crashes acknowledged by GM to be related to faulty ignition switches now sits at 47.
200,000 Nissan Vehicles Under Safety Investigation
The Department of Transportation is investigating 200,000 Nissans after owners complained about potentially serious braking issues.
2014 Cadillac CTS Recalled for Wonky Windshield Wipers
The third-generation Cadillac CTS is an improvement in almost every way possible, but like all cars it’s far from perfect.
GM Recall Death Count ‘Likely’ More Than 13
Experts believe it is likely the number of deaths related to the GM ignition switch recall is more than 13.
US Senators Seek to Remove Cap from NHTSA Fines
A trio of United States Senators have introduced a bill that seeks to remove the cap from fines that auto safety regulators can impose on vehicle manufacturers.
GM Will Continue Recalls Until Mid-Summer: Analyst
The onslaught of product recalls from General Motors has already seen 13.8 million vehicles called back in the U.S., but the American automaker isn’t done yet.
Toyota Recalling 430K Vehicles in US
Toyota has announced three new recall campaigns that apply to 430,500 vehicles in the US.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Lawsuits Total $10B
It appears that General Motors has a rough road ahead of itself as a result of the massive ignition switch recall.
GM Recalls 218K Chevrolet Aveos for Fire Risk
Chevrolet announced today that it will call back 218,000 Chevrolet Aveos because of a potential fire risk.
