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Hyundai Santa Fe Recalled to Fix Seat Belt Alarms
Hyundai is recalling more than 34,000 Santa Fe compact SUVs to fix problems with seat belt alarms. Hyundai says the 2016-2017 Santa Fe seat belt alarm might not provide an audible warning if the seat...
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Ford Trucks Won't Be Recalled For Stalling Problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed an investigation into almost 600,000 Ford trucks. NHTSA decided to look into the matter in January 2015 after receiving complaints...
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BMW Sunroof Drain Clog Lawsuit May Be Over
A BMW sunroof drain clog lawsuit may be nearing an end as a federal judge tossed all but one claim made by the plaintiff. The drain tube lawsuit was filed by BMW owner George Catalano, who alleges...
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Kentucky Lawsuit Against Volkswagen Alleges Massive Fraud
The state of Kentucky and Attorney General Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit against Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen alleging the automakers scammed and harmed Kentucky citizens. The lawsuit comes as...
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Volkswagen and Porsche Recall Over 800,000 Cars and SUVs
Volkswagen is recalling more than 800,000 cars and SUVs worldwide for two separate problems, but most of the vehicles are located outside the U.S. Volkswagen Touareg / Porsche Cayenne Nearly 47,000...
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GM Recalls Chevy Malibu To Replace Side Airbag Modules
General Motors has more problems associated with airbag manufacturer Takata, although in different ways than previous issues with exploding airbags. GM says more than 3,100 model year 2016 Chevrolet...
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Volkswagen Owners Wait For Repairs While Cars Continue to Pollute
Volkswagen owners are running out of patience as VW ran out of time to answer how it will fix about 600,000 diesel cars in the U.S. However, it seems time is on the side of VW as a federal judge moved...
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Government Agrees To Post All Automaker Defect Info
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have agreed to implement measures to publicly post all vehicle technical service bulletins (TSBs)...
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Jaguar Recalls 7,000 XF Cars For Engine Failure
About 7,000 model year 2013-2015 Jaguar XF sedans are recalled to fix problems that may cause engine failure. Jaguar Land Rover says a bolt for the front auxiliary drive idler pulley can fail and lead...
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Call the Cops! Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars Recalled
General Motors is recalling more than 6,200 model year 2014-2016 Chevy Caprice "Police Pursuit Vehicles" after reports of power steering problems. Not only is this bad news for police departments, but...
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Federal Trade Commission Sues Volkswagen Over False Ads
Volkswagen has another lawsuit to contend with as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announces false advertising charges against the automaker. It was only a matter of time, considering VW has...
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Paying More For a Car Doesn't Mean Having Good Headlights
Paying more for a car doesn't mean the headlights will be any better than on a cheaper model, that's according to research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an...
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GM Ignition Switch Trials - GM: 2, Plaintiffs: 0
A New York jury has ruled a General Motors ignition switch didn't cause a 2014 Louisiana crash of a 2007 Saturn Sky. The trial is the second "bellwether" or test trial to determine how to proceed on a...
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Ford Recalls 48,000 Vehicles in 3 Recalls
Ford is recalling more than 48,000 vehicles in three recalls that involve all newer models. Ford Transit The majority of the recalled vehicles are 2015-2016 Ford Transit vans with side airbag...
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Volkswagen Passat Recalled To Fix Fiery Wiring Problem
Volkswagen is in the news again concerning TDI diesel cars, but this time it has nothing to do with illegal nitrogen oxide emissions. This time it concerns cars that can catch on fire thanks to an...
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC300 SUVs Over Wiring Problems
Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 900 model year 2016 GLC300 and 2016 GLC300 4Matic SUVs because the airbags can deploy in your face for no reason. In addition, while you're getting hit with the...
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Chrysler Recalls Ram 1500, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US) announced two recalls involving over 15,000 trucks and SUVs for problems related to power steering and braking. Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango Recall Chrysler (FCA US) is...
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Kia Optima Steering Wheel Clicking? TSB Might Help
Is your Kia Optima steering wheel clicking or catching? For 2011-2014 Kia Optima owners who have complained about steering wheels clicking, catching and slipping, a technical service bulletin (TSB)...
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BMW Misses Deadline Due to Bad Replacement Airbag Inflators
Takata airbag inflator problems continue to infest the vehicles of numerous automakers, as BMW can attest. BMW was supposed to be replacing Takata airbag inflators to meet a deadline set by the...
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Do Ignition Interlock Devices Work?
Do ignition interlock devices work? If by "work" you mean decrease alcohol-related car accident deaths, the answer is yes. At least that's according to a study published in the American Journal of...
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