Safety
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 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.
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.
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.
Goodyear Self-Inflating Tire Tested Further in 2013
Drivers often neglect properly inflating their tires, which damages the rubber, delivers poorer fuel mileage and poses a rollover risk.
Lindsay Lohan Offered Free Driving Lessons by Goodyear
Lindsay Lohan is great at hitting things. Things like drugs, rehab and even pedestrians with her car, which is why tire giant Goodyear is offering her free driving lessons.
Infiniti M Line Gets Five-Star Rating from NHTSA
Testing is underway at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a host of 2013 models, the first of which is Infiniti’s M line.
Self-Driving Volvos Coming Soon: Company Says
One of Volvo’s most recent projects in automotive safety, the “road train,” is finished testing and might well bring autonomous driving to life soon, the brand says.
2013 NHTSA Crash Test List Released
Among the many things going on at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) during the course of a year, there is the very messy task of crashing car after car after car.
Best All Season, Winter Tires List Released by Consumer Reports
As the seasons begin to change and the temperatures drop, many motorists will be on the hunt for winter tires, or even just a set of new all-seasons. Well in advance of the snow, Consumer Reports has released a list of the best new all-season and winter tires to meet different traction needs with both…
2013 Ford Escape Recalled for Fire Risk… Again
Yet another recall is plaguing the troubled 2013 Ford Escape crossover because of a risk that a cup plug might dislodge in 7,600 units equipped with the 1.6-liter engine.
Lamborghini Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder Recalled
Italian exotic sports car manufacturer Lamborghini is recalling 96 of its Gallardos and Gallardo Spyders ranging from model years 2004 through 2006.
2013 Volvo S80 XC70 Models Recalled for TPMS Issue
Volvo is recalling 300 of its 2013 S80 and XC70 cars because of a flaw with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that could potentially prevent the system from notifying the driver of an over- or under-inflated tire.
1994 Honda Accord ‘Most Stolen’ Fourth Year in a Row
Believe it or not, the cars being stolen most frequently are far from the most expensive, with the 1994 Honda Accord topping the list and the 1998 Honda Civic bringing up second place.
App Reports Texting and Driving to Mom and Dad
You can’t dispute that texting behind the wheel is dangerous, yet people still take the risk regularly – young drivers especially – which is something one smartphone app aims to change.
100,000 Nissan Versas Under Investigation for Airbag Flaw
Nissan is getting the good samaritan award of the day because it self-reported the possibility that the airbag cable located in the steering column might be pinched, keeping the device from deploying.
Mercedes Recalls 189 G Wagons for Airbag Risk
The recall concerns 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 and G55 AMG SUVs, which might pose a serious risk to passengers after the airbags deploy.
Most Drunk Crashes Involve Twice the Legal BAC
Drunk driving is wrong, but the latest information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could be taken to suggest that having a few drinks before driving might not be harmful from a statistical standpoint.
Luxury Cars Falter in New IIHS Crash Test
Newly implemented crash safety tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have redefined what a safe car is, with the first round of vehicles submitted to the latest procedure not faring well. In total just three of 11 luxury models tested had acceptable results.
Florida Political Commercial Attacks Autonomous Cars
Autonomous cars are instruments of the Devil and they need to be kept off the road. They commit wicked acts like driving blind people on errands.
New IIHS Crash Test to Prompt Modification, Hurt MPG
Results from a new test being conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) could prompt automakers to modify their cars by making them heavier, more expensive and less fuel efficient.
New Car Safety Tech Dangerous for First Responders
Driving is getting safer than ever with new safety features cropping up in cars like weeds on an abandoned Detroit lawn, but the same isn’t true for first responders prying people from the post-crash wreckage.
Obese Drivers Suffer More in Crashes: Study
Being obese might make car crashes more dangers according to a new study that suggests seriously overweight drivers sustain worse injuries and are more likely to be involved in collisions.
Police Cars Recalled for Suspension Flaw, 1,700 Affected
Police cruisers need to be tougher than most, which is why it’s especially surprising that 1,713 police-spec Chevrolet Impalas ranging from model years 2008 to 2012 are being recalled for having faulty front suspensions.
