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Porsche 911 GT3 May Need Engine Swap to Fix Fires
Fires caused Porsche to stop selling the 2014 911 GT3 and search for a solution, and the resulting measures are drastic.
Volkswagen Passat Recalled for Headlight Issue
Next time you close the hood on your car, you might want to think twice about letting it slam down.
New Volvo Safety Tech Tracks Eye Movement
Volvo is looking in-car safety technology directly in the eye… Literally.
Honda Recalls Almost 900,000 Odyssey Minivans for Fire Risk
Honda‘s popular minivan is facing yet another recall, this time for a potential fire risk.
303 Deaths Linked to Failed GM Airbags
Things might be getting hotter for General Motors in regards to its recent ignition switch debacle.
Jeep Liberty Fire Investigation Officially Closed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is closing its investigation of certain Jeep vehicles for a potential fire risk without seeking a recall.
GM Had an Ignition Fix in 2005 but Never Implemented it
Could General Motors have prevented a dozen deaths with something that would have cost as little as $1 per vehicle?
2014 Mazda3, Toyota Highlander Get Top NHTSA Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has put two more vehicles through its crash tests, and they both came out on top.
Why Your Next Car Needs to Have a Backup Camera
Which park assist technology do you prefer: parking sensors or backup cameras?
GM Offers $500 New Car Discount to Recalled Car Owners
GM plans to offer $500 cash discounts off of a new car purchase to anyone who owns a vehicle which is affected by the brand’s ignition switch recall.
Justice Department Probing GM Ignition Switch Recall
The United States Justice Department is launching an investigation into how General Motors handled the recall of 1.6 million vehicles that were equipped with faulty ignition switches.
GM not Liable for Pre-Bankruptcy Ignition Switch Accidents
The saga revolving around the General Motors ignition-switch recall has a new twist, as a report has surfaced that post-bankruptcy GM will not be responsible for accidents occurring before its bankruptcy.
One Drink is Too Much for Older Drivers: Study
Depending on how old you are, there might be a new idea about how much is “too much” when it comes to drinking and getting behind the wheel.
2014 Mazda6 Earns NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating
The 2014 Mazda6 has received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Poses 107 Questions to GM About Ignition Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent General Motors a 27-page letter containing 107 questions requesting information to further its inquest on whether or not GM waited too long to recall 1.6 million vehicles.
GM CEO to Oversee Review of Ignition Switch Recall
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has issued out a statement concerning the recent ignition-switch recall that ultimately affected 1.6-million vehicles.
2014 Ram ProMaster Van Recalled for Brake Problem
There’s another recall campaign for the Ram ProMaster this month.
GM Under NHTSA’s Microscope for Recall Timing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating GM’s timeliness regarding its expanded ignition switch recall.
Google Lobbies Legislators to Leave Glass Alone
Google is trying to sway lawmakers from banning its Glass mobile computing device off of driver’s faces.
Audi A6 Aces Crash Tests, Surprises No One
Safety, apparently it’s important to a lot of people. Who knew? Aside from elegant design and a top-notch interior Audi A6 drivers have something else to crow about; the Bavarian four-door just received a five-star rating from the folks at U.S. NCAP, the highest score available.
GM Ignition-Switch Recall Expands to 1.3 Million Cars; 13 Fatalities Reported
GM is expanding an existing recall of 2003 through 2007 models to correct an ignition-switch defect.
Child Seat Weight Limit Labels Revised by Feds
Weight limit labels for child safety seats have been revised to account for the child’s weight and the seat itself.
Jeep Will Fix Flaw Exposed by Previous Recall
In the wake of one recall, Chrysler is crying “mea culpa” on another exposed by the previous fix.
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalled for Airbag Flaw
Approximately 733 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport crossovers from the 2013 model year are being called back because of a potential problem with the driver side seat-mounted airbags.
