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Honda Civic Tops IIHS Crash Test Ratings While Kia, Nissan Fail
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The safest compact car on the market is the Honda Civic, according to new crash test results released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with half of all small cars receiving top marks.
Toyota Issues Recall for 342K Tacomas Over Seatbelts
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for about 342,000 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles due to screws that can come loose in the seatbelt assembly.
Over 212,000 Flood Damaged Cars Back on Roads
Used car shoppers need to be especially wary of “great deals” found in used car listings.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Rated as Top Safety Pick Plus
The redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is one of only two small crossovers to be named a “Top Safety Pick Plus” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Mercedes C-Class Tops Most Stolen Luxury Vehicle List
More than any other luxury vehicle, thieves prefer Mercedes-Benz, as the C-Class was the most stolen luxury vehicle between 2009 and 2012, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
2014 Acura MDX Trailer Hitch Harness Kit Recalled
Honda is recalling 652 trailer harness kits that were sold to be used on 2014 Acura MDX crossovers because of a problem with the wiring.
Michelin Recalls 100,000 Tires for Perforated Sidewalls
A recall affecting approximately 100,000 Michelin tires was announced Saturday by the manufacturer.
Honda Fit Recall Expanded by 48,138 Units
Honda is expanding a recall relating to the stability control system in its Fit sub-compacts.
2014 Chevy Impala Scores Five-Star Crash Rating
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has been given top safety marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after completing the agencies New Car Assessment Program.
Should Riding in Truck Beds be Illegal?
U.S. state representative Mike Rogers thinks so, calling it “asinine” that people in Alabama can still do it legally.
Chrysler Recalls Over 71,000 Vehicles in new Campaigns
A new series of recalls by Chrysler was announced by the U.S. safety regulators today.
Mercedes C-Class Under Investigation for Taillight Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into 2008 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans over complaints that the rear taillights and turn signals have been failing.
Government to Take Tougher Stance on Recalls
Compliance with prevailing safety standards alone won’t be enough to prevent a recall from being ordered by U.S. government safety regulators.
Tips to Prevent Car Theft
Since the months of July and August are the worst months for vehicle thefts, AutoGuide has assembled a list of tips that, if followed, may help you keep your car.
Volvo Counts 1M Vehicles Sold With Auto Brake
Volvo has announced that the sales of its vehicles equipped with systems for automatic braking passed the one-million mark, with more than 130,000 sold in the U.S.
Hyundai Santa Fe Under Safety Agency Investigation
Roughly 50,000 Hyundai Santa Fe crossovers from the 2013 model year are under investigation.
GM Recall Might Expand Under NHTSA Probe
Nearly 5,000 vehicles could be added to a recall General Motors announced in May.
2013 Chrysler Minivans Recalled for Airbag Defect
A total of 282,200 Chrysler minivans are being recalled because the side airbags can deploy on the wrong side in the event of an accident.
Teen Drivers Can Double Family Insurance Premiums
Automobile insurance for a teen driver isn’t cheap, that’s nothing new. But did you know that putting your young one on the family policy can double your monthly premium?
Owners Push NHTSA to Conduct Crash Tests on Jeep SUVs
Jeep owners are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to insist that Chrysler do more than install trailer hitch assemblies on older Jeep SUVs as well as having the vehicles crash-tested with the protective trailer hitches.
Honda Odyssey Under Investigation for Possible Brake Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a probe on 2007-2008 model year Honda Odyssey minivans for a possible brake issue.
Honda Fit Recalled for Fire Risk: 685,000 Units Affected
More than 685,000 Honda Fit sub-compact hatchbacks are being recalled globally because of a fire risk, the company announced today.
How Global Safety Varies Worldwide
In the latest Status Report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the institute touches on the subject that safety isn’t a global standard and that some regions lag behind the U.S., Europe, and Australia in protecting people in crashes.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalled: Panoramic Glass Roof May Detatch
Open-air cars are a lot of fun unless that exposure comes as a surprise.
