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GM Offers Seatbelt Use Enforcing Interlocks
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General Motors is launching a new safety system in some of its vehicles that won’t allow the driver to shift out of park unless occupants buckle their seat belts.
Aging Tires at the Center of Controversy
Can aging tires be unsafe for your car?
Windshield Washer Fluid Can Harbor Deadly Bacteria
Windshield washer fluid can harbor the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease, a deadly form of pneumonia.
Kia Sorento Shattering Sunroof Investigation Upgraded
The 2011-2013 Kia Sorento is under investigation because its sunroof might randomly shatter.
Texting and Driving Infuriates Drivers Most: Survey
What type of drivers aggravates you the most while on the road?
GM Fined $35M for Dawdling on Ignition Switch Recall
General Motors has agreed to pay a fine of $35 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for delaying a recall of 2.6 million vehicles
Tire Safety Campaign Launched by NHTSA
You might not know how to properly check if the tires on your car are safe to use and the government wants to change that.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Recalled for Faulty Brakes
Chevrolet will recall 140,067 Malibu sedans from the 2014 model year because of a problem with their brakes.
Pregnant Women at Higher Risk of Car Crashes
According to a recent study, pregnant women are more likely to get into a car crash than before they were pregnant.
Top 10 Safest New Cars
As far as vehicles have come in terms of safety over the recent years, there are still some that are safer than others. To help identify the safest vehicles on the market, AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of 10 cars that received both a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
2007 Nissan Quest Under NHTSA Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary safety evaluation on the 2007 Nissan Quest minivan over inaccurate fuel gauge readings.
Chevy Malibu, Buick LaCrosse Recalled for Brake Rotor Mixup
General Motors has announced its fifth recall in the last two weeks, with the company calling back both 2014 Chevy Malibu and Buick Lacrosse models.
GM Says Single Key is Safe for Recalled Vehicles
In the wake of its 2.6-million vehicle ignition switch recall, GM conducted testing on the affected cars and is ensuring customers that they are safe to drive, with a caveat.
2015 Hyundai Genesis Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan has gathered up another accolade.
Saturn Aura Automatic Transmission Recall Expanded
General Motors is expending a recall that began in late 2012 affecting the Saturn Aura, Pontiac G8 and Chevrolet Malibu.
Ford Super Duty Pickups Recalled for Transmission Issue
Ford is recalling 3,976 of its largest pickup trucks for problems with the transmission.
2014 Honda Odyssey Recalled for Airbag Issue
Nearly 25,000 Honda Odyssey minivans are being recalled because of a problem with their air bags.
2014 Mazda6 Recalled for Potential Fire Hazard
The 2014 Mazda6 is being recalled for a potential fire hazard.
Child Passengers Don’t Discourage Drivers From Texting
A new study shows that parent’s behave just as badly behind the wheel as drivers without children, even when their kids are in the car.
US Looks to Increase Fines for Untimely Recalls
In the wake of the massive GM ignition switch recall, U.S. auto safety regulators want to increase the fines for untimely recalls.
Volvo Testing Self-Driving Cars on Public Roads
If you happen to be in Gothenburg, Sweden there’s a chance you’ll see a self-driving Volvo vehicle.
Jaguar, Land Rover Announces Several Recalls
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is about to execute several recall small recall campaigns that will affect a wide range or models.
2014 Ford Fiesta Earns Four-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2014 Ford Fiesta has earned a four-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
GM Shipping Replacement Switches to Dealers
Parts are on the way to repair the roughly 2.6 million vehicles affected by GM’s ignition switch recall.
