Safety
Chrysler Could be Next in Ignition Switch Recall Nightmare
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Two investigations covering 1.2 million vehicles could make Chrysler the next company to announce a major recall to fix faulty ignition switches.
2013 Honda Fit Recalled for Breaking Driveshaft
A new recall campaign from Honda is pulling 1,038 Fit sub-compact hatchbacks in for service.
Saab 9-3 Convertibles Recalled for Faulty Seat Belts
Saab as we used to know it is gone, but its vehicles can still come under a recall and that’s exactly what’s happening today.
Feds End $7,000 Daily Fines against General Motors
General Motors is no longer being fined $7,000 per day by federal safety regulators for failing to provide adequate information in the controversial ignition switch recall and subsequent investigation.
Crashes Kill Teens More Often Than Anything Else
Automobile crashes kill more teenagers than anything else according to a new study.
Jeep Air Bag Recall Under Investigation
A recall campaign from 2012 might not have adequately addressed issues with inadvertently deploying air bags in 744,000 Jeep vehicles.
Paris Limiting Speeds to Under 20 MPH
The city of Paris is looking to slow things down.
2014 Nissan Rogue Hit With Stop Sale Order
Nissan will recall its 2014 Rogue compact crossover because the steering assembly may loosen.
GM Igniton Switch Crash Count Hiked to 47
The number of crashes acknowledged by GM to be related to faulty ignition switches now sits at 47.
200,000 Nissan Vehicles Under Safety Investigation
The Department of Transportation is investigating 200,000 Nissans after owners complained about potentially serious braking issues.
2014 Cadillac CTS Recalled for Wonky Windshield Wipers
The third-generation Cadillac CTS is an improvement in almost every way possible, but like all cars it’s far from perfect.
GM Recalls 218K Chevrolet Aveos for Fire Risk
Chevrolet announced today that it will call back 218,000 Chevrolet Aveos because of a potential fire risk.
GM Offers Seatbelt Use Enforcing Interlocks
General Motors is launching a new safety system in some of its vehicles that won’t allow the driver to shift out of park unless occupants buckle their seat belts.
GM Recalls Another 2.42 Million Vehicles in May
General Motors announced another wave of recalls today covering four separate issues including the new Escalade and heavy-duty trucks.
Windshield Washer Fluid Can Harbor Deadly Bacteria
Windshield washer fluid can harbor the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease, a deadly form of pneumonia.
Google Self-Driving Cars Could be Available in Six Years
For the last five years Google has been hard at work developing self-driving cars. The technology company has made enormous strides over the last half a decade but there’s still a lot more to do.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Recalled for Faulty Brakes
Chevrolet will recall 140,067 Malibu sedans from the 2014 model year because of a problem with their brakes.
Should I Buy Tires Made in China?
Good press for Chinese manufacturing is hard to come by these days. American consumers have faced numerous issues with products imported from the country. Lead-laced toys, melamine-tainted toothpaste and pet-food recalls are a few incidents that come to mind. But what about tires? Should you trust your life to bargain rubber?
Should I Buy a Used Dodge Charger?
Return of the American Muscle Sedan Progeny of the ill-fated Daimler-Chrysler merger, the Dodge Charger came to be in 2005 as a throwback to classic muscle nostalgia in a full-size sedan body. With retro looks, paint schemes and a throwback for a name, the Charger was more than just a pretender thanks to models like…
Second High-Level GM Engineer Retires Following Recall
There’s more fallout from General Motors’ toxic ignition recall. Another high-level engineer is stepping down from his post.
GM Quietly Grants Employee Pricing to Recall Customers
General Motors is offering employee pricing to people who own a vehicle being recalled as part of its controversial ignition switch campaign, but there’s a catch.
Saturn Aura Automatic Transmission Recall Expanded
General Motors is expending a recall that began in late 2012 affecting the Saturn Aura, Pontiac G8 and Chevrolet Malibu.
GM Crossovers Recalled for Faulty Fuel Gauges
General Motors is recalling 51,640 of its three-row crossovers spread across the Chevrolet, GMC and Buick brands because of inaccurate fuel gauges.
Child Passengers Don’t Discourage Drivers From Texting
A new study shows that parent’s behave just as badly behind the wheel as drivers without children, even when their kids are in the car.
