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Ford Sourcing Student Ideas for Safety Technology
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) promises safer roads and a group of undergraduate students will have the chance this year to test their minds at creating innovative ways to use the technology.
2012, 2013 Scion iQ Recalled: 11,200 Units Affected
Scion’s quirky sub-compact iQ city car is undergoing a voluntary recall in the 2012 and 2013 model years because the passenger airbag might not deploy properly.
Buick Verano, Chevy Cruze & Sonic Recalled for Airbag Issue
General Motors has issued a recall for three of its vehicles, the 2012 Buick Verano and the 2012 Chevy Cruze and Sonic, for an issue with the driver’s airbag.
Britax Recalling 55,455 Child Seats for Choking Hazard
Child car-seat company Britax has initiated a voluntary recall for about 55,455 child car seats, saying that there are pieces which children can bite off and choke on.
Jaguar XF Recalled for Fuel Leak
Jaguar is recalling model year 2010 through 2011 XF models for a potential fuel leak.
Toyota FJ Cruiser Equipped with TRD Brake Kit Recalled
Toyota is recalling about 655 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with TRD brake kits because the outer brake tube can become damaged, and leak brake fluid.
Booster Seat Safety Improves Says IIHS – Video
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its 2012 report on children’s booster seats recognizing an improvement on most new seats.
Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable Under NHTSA Investigation
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation reports receiving 50 complaints pertaining to a stuck throttle in model year 2000 through 2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles, and is now launching an investigation into the scope of the issue.
BMW 7 Series Recalled for Door Latch Flaw: 7,485 Units
Certain BMW 7 Series cars from 2005 to 2007 have defective door latches that won’t close properly, leaving the doors unexpectedly open.
Why You Need Winter Tires
With the temperatures dropping and snow falling, winter tires can’t be ignored as an important part of staying safe in slippery conditions.
Chevrolet Volt Glitch to be Fixed at Dealerships
Roughly 4,000 Chevrolet Volts are at risk of shutting down while in motion because of a software glitch.
Volvo Improves Safety with Communicating Cars – Video
Volvo Car Corporation has joined the CAR 2 CAR Consortium, which consists of several other European automakers, to help build a common platform for vehicles to communicate within five years.
Philadelphia Chevy Dealer Under Govt Investigation for Selling Unfixed Recalled Car
Chapman Chevrolet, a Pennsylvania car dealership, might be trouble with the feds.
2013 Nissan Altima Recalled for Steering Control Issue
Nissan is recalling 13,919 2013 Altimas that were manufactured from May 10 through July 26, 2012 because of incorrectly torqued bolts.
Maserati GranTurismo, Quattroporte Recalled: 458 Units
Maserati has issued a recall on roughly 485 units that affects Quattroporte and GranTurismo models, citing issues with the tire pressure monitoring system.
2012 Mercedes E-Class Coupe Recalled for Airbag Issue
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for its 2012 E-Class Coupe due to a potential fault with its airbag. The recall will effect E350 and E550 coupe models manufactured from April 2nd, 2012 to June 29th, 2012.
2013 Dodge Dart Earns Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart has been awarded a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Jeep Patriot Probed by NHTSA for Stalling Complaints
Complaints about 2011 and 2012 Jeep Patriots stalling are prompting NHTSA to probe the issue with a preliminary evaluation.
Honda, Ohio State Co-Develop Driving Simulator
Honda is developing a driving simulator in cooperation with Ohio State University hoping to further improve its vehicle’s safety.
Human Controls for Driverless Cars Reseached by NHTSA
It might have seemed like science fiction a few years ago, but NHTSA is already preparing standards for self-driving cars.
Nissan Fit Tests Nearly 100 Child Safety Seats – Video
Nissan says that it is the only automaker in the world that fit-tests nearly one hundred child safety seats in almost every vehicle it makes, and has now extended its ‘Snug Kids’ program to the US and Canada.
Nissan Developing Emergency Self-Steering System
Announcing further developments in self-driving car research, Nissan has revealed what it calls an “Autonomous Emergency Steering System” at its annual Advanced Technology Briefing.
2005 Honda Pilot Under NHTSA Investigation
A consumer petition which was filed on April 9, 2012 calling for an investigation into 2005 Honda Pilot vehicles has been granted by NHTSA, looking into alleged steering loss and involuntary application of the brakes.
2012 Range Rover Recalled for Detaching Windshield
About 36 Range Rover SUVs are being recalled by the company for having an improperly attached windshield that may come loose in the event of a crash.
