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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Hacked
A Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has been hacked by researchers from a British security and testing company, something the automaker didn't want to hear about it until the...
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Sports Car Crash-Test Ratings All Over the Place
Sports car crash tests have been conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), at least on three of the most popular "muscle cars" in the U.S. Consumers typically don't buy one of...
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Car Owners Keep Complaining About Software-Related Problems
Car owners have learned over the past few years the consequences of turning vehicles into computers with tires, namely with the noticeable increase in software-related complaints and recalls. The...
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Volkswagen Emissions Fix Nears in U.S., Approved in Germany
Volkswagen says it has made tremendous progress toward a final settlement agreement to be presented to U.S. officials June 21, 2016. VW owners continue to wait for answers since the day they learned...
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U.S. Virgin Islands Sues Honda and Takata
The U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Takata and Honda alleging the companies manufactured, used and marketed defective airbags the companies knew were prone to explode, causing injuries...
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Southeast Toyota Distributors Recalls Vehicles Over Seat Heaters
Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) is recalling more than 7,700 vehicles to keep them from catching on fire. SET is no small player in the world of Toyota cars as SET is the world's largest...
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Kia Sedona Recalled To Keep Hoods Closed When Driving
About 220,000 Kia Sedona minivans are recalled because the hoods could open while driving. Kia says the 2006-2014 Sedonas have issues with the secondary hood latches that are supposed to keep the...
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BMW Recalls Cars To Fix Child Seat and Driveshaft Problems
BMW has announced two recalls involving numerous models for two separate defects. Child Safety Seat Anchor Bars BMW is recalling more than 188,000 vehicles because of problems with anchor bars used...
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Which New Cars Are Being Sold With Takata Airbags?
While millions of consumers are waiting for their vehicles to be repaired to keep Takata airbags from exploding, another set of consumers may be surprised to learn buying a new car doesn't mean the...
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Kia Theta Engine Lawsuit Says GDI Engines Have Problems
A Kia Theta engine lawsuit has been filed concerning alleged engine problems in the 2011-2014 Kia Optima, 2011-2014 Kia Sportage and the 2012-2014 Kia Sorento. However, the plaintiffs claim more Kia...
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Infiniti Q50 Recalled To Fix Self-Driving Problems
About 60,000 Infiniti Q50 sedans will be recalled worldwide to fix possible problems with the autonomous driving systems. Nissan, parent company of Infiniti, didn't say which model years are involved...
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Kia Sedona Recalled Again to Fix Lower Control Arms
Kia Sedona minivans have been recalled for the second time to fix front lower control arms that can break from corrosion. Kia recalled the minivans years ago for the same problem and says this latest...
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Toyota Sequoia 'VSC' Trac Light Problems Investigated
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 135,000 Toyota Sequoia SUVs after receiving 135 complaints about "vehicle stability control" (VSC) trac...
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Land Rover LR2 Battery Replacement Lawsuit Survives
A Land Rover LR2 battery replacement lawsuit will continue in court, but only after a U.S. district judge dismissed much of the lawsuit filed against Land Rover. The 2008-2015 Land Rover LR2 battery...
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BMW Wants M3 Engine Knocking Lawsuit Dismissed
BMW has asked a judge to dismiss a BMW M3 engine knocking lawsuit that alleges the M3 S65 engines have defective rotating assemblies that cause problems with the connecting rod bearings. Plaintiff...
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Southeast Toyota Distributors Recalls Weight Labels
For the second time in two weeks, Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) has ordered a recall, this time on 2,520 Toyota and Scion vehicles for a minor problem with labels. A recent recall ordered by SET...
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Jeep Electronic Gear Shifter Focus of Anton Yelchin's Death
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) and its electronic gear shifters used for vehicles with 3.6-liter engines are the focus of an investigation after Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin, 27, was struck and killed by his...
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Chrysler to Stop Making Vehicles With Certain Takata Airbags
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has named the one new vehicle that has the same Takata airbags that will eventually be recalled, and the automaker also said it will stop using all Takata airbags that don't...
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BMW Clogged Sunroof Drain Lawsuit Has New Life
A BMW clogged sunroof drain lawsuit that was almost down the legal drain has new life as the judge ruled BMW must respond to discovery requests sought by the plaintiff. Plaintiff George Catalano filed...
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Toyota Sued After Carjacking and 4 Fatalities
The victim of a carjacking and the family of a deceased mother and her three children blame the incidents on Toyota and the design the automaker used to manufacture the door locks in 2005 Toyota...
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