Safety
Hyundai Santa Fe Under Safety Agency Investigation
Roughly 50,000 Hyundai Santa Fe crossovers from the 2013 model year are under investigation.
Chrysler Extends Controversial Jeep Recall to Canadians
Chrysler will extend the controversial recall of its 1992 – 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002 – 2007 Liberty SUVs to 167,318 units in Canada.
Tiny Toyota Yaris Gets Tiny Recall
Toyota announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 74 of its 2012 model year Yaris sub-compact hatchbacks.
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 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.
‘Thumb Socks’ Seek to Stymie Texting and Driving
Smokers have a small arsenal of gimmicks to keep deadly cravings at bay, but what about teens addicted to texting from behind the wheel? Now they have “thumb socks.”
Tesla Model S Recalled for Seat Bracket Issue
Tesla has announced a recall of an unspecified number of vehicles to fix a rear seat mounting bracket that could post a risk in the event of a crash.
Chrysler Recalls 1,200 Ram Pickups for Software Glitch
Chrysler announced its sixth recall over the last two weeks on Thursday. The most recent involved a software glitch on over 1,200 Ram pickup trucks from the 2013 model year.
Aston Martin Recalls 689 Cars for Faulty Throttle Arms
Imagine being in the middle of British automotive heaven only to stomp on the gas and feel something break.
Ford MyKey Technology Now in Six Million Vehicles
Ford’s MyKey technology is now in six-million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in America, helping keep teen drivers safer this summer.
Summer Months Most Dangerous for Teen Drivers: Study
According to a recent study conducted by Penn Schoen Berland and commissioned by Ford, the summer months are the most dangerous for teen drivers.
Chrysler Recalls 620,000 Jeeps
Airbags and power steering problems are at the center of a recall involving more than 620,000 recent Jeep models.
MINI Reminds Women Don’t Make Up and Drive – Video
In an attempt to remind women in Mexico that putting on makeup while driving is dangerous, MINI has released a video that gave a few women quite a few surprises.
2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS250h Recall Announced for Brake Issues
Toyota has announced a recall of 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS250h models from the 2010 model year.
Chrysler Refuses to Recall 2.7 Million Jeep SUVs
Chrysler said today that it does not intend to call-back roughly 2.7 million vehicles to make repairs despite the government requesting a recall.
GM Airbag Recall May Expand Under New Probe
Depending on the results of a government probe, General Motors might find an old recall campaign expanding exponentially.
Self-Driving Cars Pose ‘Concerns:’ Regulators Say
U.S. auto safety regulators are still hesitant about self driving cars being allowed beyond the experimental phase.
Chevrolet Volt Owner Claims Unintended Acceleration
A Chevrolet Volt owner is claiming to have experienced unintended acceleration during highway driving in his range-extended electric car.
Volvo Planning City Safety Improvements, Including Animal Detection
Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system has revolutionized car safety since its introduction in 2008 and the Swedish automaker is looking to make a series of updates to help stay at the forefront of collision avoidance tech.
Volkswagen to Modify Diesels to Prevent Improper Fueling
Pumping gasoline into a diesel Volkswagen voids the warranty and can lead to costly repairs, which is why the brand is kicking off a massive modification campaign.
Automakers, Dealers Oppose Bill on Rental Recalls
Automakers and auto dealerships are opposing a bill that would require rental car companies to prohibit renting of recalled vehicles until they are repaired.
Coda Files Request to Recall Sedans Despite Bankruptcy
Although the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy months ago, Coda Automotive wants to recall its single product to replace the side curtain airbags.
