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Chrysler Pacifica Recalled To Fix Rear Seat Belts
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 3,500 Pacifica minivans to fix problems with the rear seat belts. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivans have overhead seat belt stow clips that can break and cause...
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Tesla Model S and Model X Autopilot Crashes Investigated
Electric automaker Tesla must answer a series of questions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by August 26 or face penalties of up to $21,000 per day for each day those...
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VW's 3-Liter Recall Plans Rejected by California
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has rejected a proposed recall plan to fix emissions problems in 3-liter Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles. The 3-liter vehicles have "auxiliary emission...
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Millions of GM Owners Cheer Appeals Court Ruling
General Motors and its deadly and defective ignition switches are back in the headlines as the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the automaker must face certain claims relating to vehicles...
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Aston Martin Recalls 6,000 Cars to Fix Door Locks
Aston Martin is recalling more than 6,000 cars to fix problems with the door locking mechanisms. The recalled vehicles include the following: 2010-2015 Aston Martin DB9 2010-2012 Aston Martin DBS...
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Patricia Mincey Takata Airbag Lawsuit Settled
The case of Patricia Mincey's Takata airbag-related death is over as lawyers announced Takata settled the lawsuit filed after Mincey's 2014 crash. According to the lawsuit, Mincey was driving her 2001...
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Nissan Recalls 2016 Sentra Over Stalling Problems
Nissan is recalling more than 1,500 model year 2016 Sentra cars at risk of stalling while driving, or possibly not starting at all. Nissan says the root cause is an engine room harness that can lose...
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Porsche Recalls 918 Spyders To Fix Seat Belt Screws
Porsche is recalling all of its 918 Spyder hybrid supercars, meaning 918 recalled cars that cost about $850,000 each. The "918" in the model name isn't a mistake because 918 is the total number of...
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Mercedes-Benz Orders 4 Recalls for 4 Defects
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 6,300 vehicles in four recalls to fix four separate defects, one involving minor problems with the way headlights are aimed. Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe...
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Audi Q5 Emissions Increased After SUVs Were 'Fixed'
Volkswagen may be making progress in the U.S. concerning illegal cars with emissions problems, but outside the U.S. the automaker hasn't been able to automatically buy its way out of trouble. In...
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VW Exec Indicted in South Korea, Sales Ban of 32 Models Likely
A South Korean Volkswagen executive who was arrested over VW's emissions scandal has now been indicted on charges of violating emissions laws and sending false data to authorities. Unlike in the U.S....
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MINI Cooper Water Pump Replacement Lawsuit Preliminarily Approved
A MINI Cooper water pump replacement lawsuit settlement has been preliminarily approved that has BMW paying affected owners and lessees up to $500 if an owner paid to have the water pump repaired or...
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Chevy Cruze Diesel Emissions Lawsuit Says Cars Are Illegal
Chevrolet Cruze turbo diesel cars are the focus of a lawsuit filed against General Motors that alleges the cars use emissions "defeat devices" similar to what Volkswagen has used for seven years. The...
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Feds Investigate Fiat Chrysler Sales Figures
The U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allegedly have Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) under a magnifying glass as the government seeks answers if Chrysler fraudulently...
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Nothing 'Good' About Small SUV Headlights
If you're planning on buying a new small SUV and plan to see well when driving at night, you might want to bring a flashlight. According to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...
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Volvo XC90 T8 Lawsuit Says Mileage Claims Are False
A Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid battery mileage lawsuit alleges Volvo advertised the SUVs as capable of getting more mileage than they do. Plaintiff Xavier Laurens says he was duped into buying the...
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States Will Be Free to Create Their Own Self-Driving Car Laws
Self-driving technology regulations won't be pushed on individual states even once the federal government sets its standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been quick...
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Hyundai Panoramic Sunroof Lawsuit Still Has Light
A Hyundai panoramic sunroof lawsuit still has light after a federal judge dismissed part of the lawsuit that alleges the panoramic sunroofs shatter without warning. The Hyundai lawsuit was filed by...
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Takata Has Been Lying (To Everyone) Since At Least 2000
Airbag manufacturer Takata is in more trouble as an audit conducted by Honda and a wrongful death lawsuit brought Takata's cheating ways closer into focus. The risk of the airbag is that a slow-speed...
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GM Recalls 308,000 Chevy Impalas in the U.S. and Canada
General Motors is recalling 308,000 Chevrolet Impalas in the U.S. and Canada with airbags that may fail in a crash. The 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala cars could suffer from blown fuses and lose function...
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