Safety
Ford E-Series Recalled for Bubbling Windshield
Over 4,500 Ford E-Series vans are being called back because their windshields have bubbles that can affect outward visibility.
Ask AutoGuide No. 30 – 2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2014 Ford Explorer
Two’s company but three’s a crowd. More may be merrier in certain situations but undoubtedly not in every circumstance. Sure, having more flavors of ice cream to choose from or more paid vacation time is like hitting the jackpot at your local Native American tribal casino. Bingo was indeed his name-o.
Michael Schumacher ‘Fighting for Life’ After Ski Accident
Following a skiing accident Sunday morning, German Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher remains in critical condition in a coma.
2014 Maserati Quattroporte Recalled for Wiring Flaw
Exotic Italian car builder Maserati is calling back 63 of its new Quattroporte sedans in the U.S.
NHTSA to Announce Plans for Advanced Safety Tech
Outgoing NHTSA administrator David Strickland is expected to announce the agency’s plans for vehicle-to-vehicle communications and automatic braking soon.
Toyota Camry Recommended by Consumer Reports Again
Earlier this year, Chicken Little realized his worst fears. The sky wasn’t falling , but Consumer Reports ceased to recommend the Toyota Camry.
Dodge Viper Probe Closed by Federal Safety Regulators
A government investigation of Dodge Viper sports cars ranging from the 2003 to 2010 model years is closed.
BMW Recalling Over 76K Vehicles for Airbag Flaw
The pressure-sensing mat meant to determine whether the front passenger airbag will deploy is causing BMW to recall 76,565 vehicles in the U.S.
Volkswagen Tiguan Recalled for Lighting Fault
Volkswagen is recalling 62,155 of its Tiguan crossovers from the 2009 to 2011 model years because of a flaw with the exterior lighting.
When Should You Put Your Winter Tires On?
First snowfall is already too late.
Hyundai Elantra Airbag Recall Could Expand
A call back that affected more than 186,000 Hyundai Elantras last March could expand by about another 52,000 units.
Dodge Dart ‘Mopar 13’ Recalled for Airbag Flaw
Chrysler is issuing a recall for certain Dodge Dart sedans because the airbags might not deploy properly.
2015 Honda Fit Adds Siri, New Infotainment
Honda picked the upcoming 2015 Fit, which will arrive next spring, to be its first vehicle with an integrated Siri Eyes Free system from Apple.
Isuzu SUVs Recalled for Suspension Corrosion
Isuzu is recalling 8,816 SUVs spread across the 2003 Rodeo Sport, 2003 to 2004 Rodeo and Axiom because the forward mounting point for the lower link of the rear suspension might corrode.
2013 Ford Escape Recalled Fourth, Fifth Time for Fires
Ford issued two new recalls related to the 2013 Escape today, marking the fourth and fifth call back to address fire problems since its introduction.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Recalled: Defroster May Fail
General Motors is launching a recall campaign affecting roughly 42,700 Chevrolet Malibu sedans from the 2014 model year.
Accident at Tesla Plant Sends Three Workers to Hospital
An accident today at Tesla’s California manufacturing facility sent three of its workers to hospital.
Color Changing Tires Warn of Winter Weather
Winter-tire technology is advancing at a rapid rate. Today’s winter rubber is so superior to snow tires of yesteryear that the two can’t even be compared. This is great news for those who live in regions with nasty winter weather as more and more passenger vehicles are rolling off of showroom floors with summer tires…
Booster-Seat Safety Continues to Improve
The folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have just released the results of their latest evaluation. They put 31 child booster seats to the test to find out which ones do the best job of protecting youngsters in crashes.
Kia B.R.A.K.E.S For Teen Drivers
Kia has teamed up with B.R.A.K.E.S., a pro-active youth driving school to teach teens and their parents about the importance of responsible motoring.
UPDATE: Hyundai Voluntarily Recalling Genesis Sedan for Brake Problem
Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan is being probed for potential brake problems. Some 40,000 cars are under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s microscope.
Autonomous Cars Face Hurdles, Still Show Promise
Everyone seems to be super bullish on autonomous vehicles these days. Pundits and product planners alike are hailing this technology as the industry’s next big game changer, but not everyone is so optimistic.
Toyota Sedans Recalled for Wiper Switch Defect
Toyota announced a recall today affecting approximately 10,000 vehicles from the 2013 and 2014 model years.
New IIHS Tests Spur Class Action Lawsuit Against Prius
Toyota’s Prius hybrid is the target of a new class action lawsuit alleging that the automaker misrepresented its pre-collision warning system in the Prius V.
