Safety
NHTSA Probes 725k Ford, Mercury Vehicles for Stalling
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on February 21 that affects almost 725,000 vehicles from Ford and Mercury.
Toyota Prius Under NHTSA Investigation: 561K Affected
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Toyota Prius cars ranging from model years 2004 to 2009 because of a possible defect with the steering column.
How Rolls-Royce Handles a Recall
Super-luxury automaker Rolls-Royce just announced a recall of its 2013 Phantom lineup. Call backs are never a good thing, but they can be especially embarrassing at the ultra-premium end of the market. How does the company treat its “high rolling” customers when something unexpected happens?
BMW X5 Recalled to Fix Brake Problems
BMW is recalling over 30,000 X5 SUVs with the V8 engine because of a potential problem with the brakes.
Dodge Viper Recalled for Airbag Flaw: 4,278 Affected
Chrysler is announcing today that it will add 4,278 Dodge Vipers ranging from the 2003 to 2004 model year to a previous recall affecting the Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee.
Pontiac G6 Under Investigation for Bad Brake Lights
Pontiac is defunct but General Motors might soon be facing ghosts of a brand past because an estimate 550,000 G6 cars are under a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation.
Toyota Perceived Best by Consumers in 2013 Survey
Consumer Reports just released its 2013 Car-Brand Perception Survey, putting Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet head and shoulders above the industry.
Top Five Safest, Least Safe Cars List Released by Insure.com
Despite smaller, lighter cars being safer than they used to be, bigger and heavier vehicles still offer more protection in crashes.
BMW 1 Series ActiveE Recalled: 360 Units Affected
BMW is recalling 360 of its low-volume electric 1 Series ActiveE compact cars because of a problem with the drivetrain assembly.
2013 Honda Accord Adds Siri Along with Acura ILX, RDX
Elaborating on an earlier announcement, Honda just confirmed today that three of its 2013 models will come with Apple’s Siri voice recognition technology.
NHTSA Hunting Social Media Sites for Vehicle Defects
Tweeting about problems with your car could help lead to a recall and so could talking about it on Facebook.
Vehicle Dealerships Fighting Against Recalled Rental Car Bill
Last year, major rental car companies agreed to leave recalled vehicles off their rental lots until they were repaired and now lawmakers want to make sure that everyone is on board.
NHTSA Might Add New Crash Tests Soon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) might be revising its five-star crash safety program by adding new tests.
Honda Pilot, Odyssey Recalled: 748,000 Units Affected
Honda is recalling certain 2009-13 Pilot SUVs and 2011-13 Odyssey minivans because of a problem with the driver’s side airbag.
Under the Hood: What is Stability Control?
AutoGuide’s last installment of “Under the Hood” investigated traction control; today it’s time to look at another safety feature. This one has nothing to do with gripping the road and everything to do with keeping your vehicle shiny-side up.
Self-Driving Cars a Reality by 2025 Says Major Parts Supplier Continental
Traffic, inclement weather and road construction add up to headaches and frustration for motorists. According to automotive supplier company Continental the typical driver spends an average 50 minutes per day commuting to work. Add it up and that’s roughly 300 hours per year that could be spent doing more productive things.
Toyota Lead Number of Recalled Vehicles in 2012
For the third year out of the last four, Toyota counted the highest number of recalled vehicles in the U.S. with 5.3 million affected units.
Running Yellow Lights Now Illegal in China
Protests sprung up over the last couple of days after new rules took effect January 1 in China making it illegal to drive through a yellow traffic light.
‘Discolor Tyre’ Turns Orange When Tread is Gone
Gimmickry drapes over the auto industry these days like Snuggies on impulsive Christmas shoppers. Sometimes they’re useful, but in other cases, it’s too much bull to bear.
2013 Jaguar XF Recalled for Possible Stalling Issue
Jaguar is recalling 13 of its 2013 model year XF cars because of a potential problem with the fuel pump.
2013 Ford Fusion Named IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick Plus’
The 2013 Ford Fusion was just awarded the new “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Toyota Comments on Poor Crash Test Performance
Toyota issued a statement today in response to its poor performance in a new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Volvo Drivers Find Vehicle Safety Tech Useful: Survey
Results from a new survey suggest that the vast majority of Volvo drivers use their vehicle’s safety features and find them useful.
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Adds New Airbag Technology
New technology will be at work when driver’s side airbags deploy in the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
