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Lexus ES, GS Pose Trunk Entrapment Risk Says Consumer Reports
Lexus ES and GS luxury sedans are being singled out for emergency trunk release mechanisms that may break, leaving occupants inside trapped says a new report by Consumer Reports.
Why You Should, Or Shouldn’t, Upgrade to Carbon Ceramic Brakes
When was the last time a car’s braking performance made headlines? Or when a vehicle’s defining feature was listed as its ability to come to a stop in a hurry?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Forced to Skip Two Races: Concussion to Blame
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s hopes for a championship this year has all but disappeared after his second concussion in six weeks will force him to sit out the next two races.
Lotus Evora Recalled for Fire Risk: 80 Affected
Lotus is recalling 80 of its 2011 supercharged Evora sport cars because an oil hose could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Had Your Airbag Replaced? It Could be a Fake Warns Safety Agency
If you’ve had your air bags replaced within the last three years by a repair shop other than a new car dealership, you may want to take heed of a warning that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is releasing.
Toyota Recalls 7.4 Million Cars Worldwide
Toyota has announced a major recall to replace the driver’s side power window master switch, affecting 7.4 million cars globally, including 2.5 million in the United States.
Honda Recalls 489,000 CR-Vs Across US, Europe, Africa
Honda is recalling a total of 489,000, or 268,655 CR-V crossovers in the U.S. because of a possible fire risk between model years 2002 and 2006.
2012 Mercedes SL-Class Recalled: 432 Units Affected
Mercedes is recalling 432 SL-Class cars because of an issue it discovered during crash testing that could lead to a fire.
Honda Odyssey Under NHTSA Scrutiny, Might Roll Away
Broken bones, bum knees and smashed mailboxes — these number among the accusations owners are leveling at Honda for a supposed flaw with the 2003 and 2004 Odyssey.
Ford Escape Might Undergo Another NHTSA Investigation
NHTSA has announced that an investigation into about 1.6 million Ford Escape SUVs is being considered.
Hyundai Veloster Under Safety Investigation for “Exploding” Sunroof
The NHTSA Office of Defect Investigation is looking into eleven complaints received from owners of 2012 Hyundai Veloster vehicles, who allege that their panaromic sunroofs shattered or exploded.
Honda Civic, Pilot Recalled: 820,000 Units Affected
If you own a 2003-04 Honda Civic or a 2004-05 Pilot, there’s a chance the head lights could fail.
Dodge Dart, Lexus ES, More Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
Four new 2013 models just joined the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick list: the Dodge Dart, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus ES and the Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Teen Drinking and Driving Declining but Still Problematic
Despite teen drinking and driving decreasing better than 50 percent in the last decade, teens still commit the offense roughly 2.4 million times per month.
RAM 1500, Dodge Dakota Recalled: 15,379 Units
Chrysler is recalling 15,379 units split between RAM 1500 pickups and Dodge Dakota utility vehicles because of a rear axle pinion nut that might be improperly manufactured.
Defective Struts Prompt Big Investigation by NHTSA
Certain rear-liftgate struts provided by auto parts supplier Stabilus have been reported as defective by Toyota, Honda and Ford, but it isn’t clear if other cars use them as well.
Honda Accord Recalled for Possible Fire Hazard
Honda Accord V6 models from 2003 to 2007 are being recalled to fix a defective power steering hose that can leak fluid and catch on fire.
Car Rental Companies Agree to Pull Recalled Cars From Service
This year kicked off a campaign by rental car companies to prohibit the rental of recalled vehicles, hoping to create a standard amongst all the car rental firms. All the major car rental companies have now agreed to back Senate legislation to pull vehicles from the road if they’re recalled for safety defects.
2013 Nissan Altima Awarded 5-Star NCAP Rating
The 2013 Nissan Altima is the Japanese automaker’s attempt to dethrone the Toyota Camry as king of the mid-size sedan segment, and now the fuel-efficient model has been awarded a 5-star overall vehicle safety rating as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
US Car Crash Fatality Rate Falls Below Suicide Rate
Back in 2010, NHTSA reported that traffic deaths had hit a record low, and now Americans are more likely to die at their own hands by means of suicide than in a fatal car crash.
Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape Get Four-Star Crash Rating
Testing is underway for 2013 model year vehicles, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) putting the new and redesigned vehicles through its crash tests.
SRT Viper Buyers Offered Free Uconnect Trial
Chrysler will debut its new “Uconnect Access” service in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup truck and 2013 SRT Viper supercar and will offer both groups of buyers a free trial of the service.
2014 Mazda6 Gets Suite of New Safety Features
The all-new Mazda6 was revealed in late August, and now the Japanese automaker has released detailed information on its new ‘i-ACTIVSENSE’ safety technologies found in its newest model.
Teens Mimic Parents Distracted Driving Habits: Survey
Perhaps all those campaigns targeting teenagers and distracted driving should be shifted to focus on parent instead. According to a survey recently conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), an alarming percentage of parents are driving distracted, and surveyed teens mirror their parents’ poor driving habits in equal amounts.
