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FCA’s Confusing Shifters Have Caused 266 Crashes, 68 Injuries
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A government investigation has concluded that 266 crashes and up to 68 injuries have been caused by confusing shifters in a number of vehicles built by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
A New Study Says Passengers Might Not be as Safe as Drivers in a Crash
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has conducted a study to see how passengers fare in the event of a collision.
FCA Eliminating Suspect Takata Airbag Inflators from Production
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will cease North American production of vehicles equipped with non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate Takata airbag inflators.
Infiniti Recalls 60K Q50 Sedans Over Steering Issue
Infiniti is recalling about 60,000 Q50 sedans around the world over an issue with the steering.
Cadillac CT6 is Watching and Recording…
Cadillac claims new 7-camera set-up on the CT6 model as “an industry-first surround-vision video recording system”.
2017 Mazda CX-3, Ford Fusion get IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Status
Both the 2017 Ford Fusion and Mazda CX-3 have been given top safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
BMW Recalls 189K SUVs to Reinforce Child Seat Anchors
BMW is recalling about 189,000 X3 and X4 models in the U.S. over an issue with the child seat anchors.
2016 Honda Civic Coupe Nabs Top Safety Award from IIHS
Just like its four-door brother, the Honda Civic Coupe has been given the Top Safety Pick Plus award.
GM Announces New Set of Takata Airbag Recalls
The company has issued a new preliminary recall for a number of 2007 to 2011 full-size trucks and SUVs.
2017 Audi A4 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
The 2017 Audi A4 has earned top honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
New Law Requires Recalled Rental Cars to be Fixed Before Being Rented
A new federal law now requires that rental car agencies fix recalled cars before they can be rented out.
15 Most Dangerous Highways in the US
With gas prices continuing to drop, more travelers will be hitting the road in their cars.
Takata Airbag Recall Expansion Adds 12M More Vehicles in US
Another 12-million vehicles are being added to the Takata airbag recall.
2016 BMW X1 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Designation
The 2016 BMW X1 has aced its crash tests.
The Short List: Top 10 Most Unreliable Cars
Watch our Short List video to learn about the top 10 most unreliable cars on sale right now, according to our friends at Consumer Reports.
No Pony Cars Awarded as a Top Safety Pick
The iconic trio of muscle cars has been subjected to crash tests and the results aren’t ideal.
How Does Technology that Deters Drowsy Driving Actually Work?
Drowsy drivers – like drunk drivers – tend to make poor judgement calls and shouldn’t be driving.
Lincoln MKX Named IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The new Lincoln MKX has scored top safety marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has improved to earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.
Ford Recalls 81K Explorers Over Suspension Issue
Ford is calling back about 81,000 units of the Explorer SUV over an issue with the suspension.
Honda to Recall Another 20 Million Takata Airbags
Honda is calling back another 20 million potentially deadly airbag inflators as a preemptive safety measure.
Takata Airbag Recall Expanded to Include Another 35-40M Vehicles
The already massive Takata airbag recall has been expanded to include another 35- to 40-million vehicles.
My Daewoo Lanos Burnt to the Ground Because of a Stupid Thing a Lot of People Do
My demolition derby dreams literally went up in smoke this past weekend.
GM Recalls 1M Pickups Over Seatbelt Flaw
General Motors is recalling about 1.04 million pickup trucks over an issue with the seatbelts.
