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Mazda Recalls RX-8, Mazda6 and MazdaSpeed6 Cars Over Airbags
Mazda is recalling 309,000 cars to finish a Takata airbag inflator that started in 2015 involving the 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8 and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6. The cars are equipped with Takata...
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Honda Agrees to $605 Million Takata Airbag Settlement
No automaker has been affected by Takata airbags more than Honda, and that trend continues as Honda says it will pay about $605 million to settle lawsuits over the defective airbags. The multidistrict...
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smart fortwo Fire Investigation Upgraded by Feds
A smart fortwo fire investigation has been upgraded after the government learned of more fires that occurred in the minicars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
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U.S. House Pushing Self-Driving Cars Onto the Roads
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill called the SELF-DRIVE Act so automakers can put 25,000 vehicles on the roads in the first year and do it by skipping existing safety...
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Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUVs Recalled Over Fuel Leaks
Acura is recalling nearly 200 model year 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUVs to fix fuel leaks that may cause the vehicles to catch on fire. Acura says the engine fuel feed hoses and fuel purge hoses may...
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Audi Recalls A3 Cars Because the Engines Can Stall
Audi is recalling more than 8,300 A3 cars after reports the engines can stall. The 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and sedan engines can experience a knocking condition because of incorrect engine control...
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Salvaged Takata Airbag Focus of Karina Dorado Lawsuit
A salvaged Takata airbag installed in a 2002 Honda Accord shouldn't have injured 18-year-old Karina Dorado because the airbag shouldn't have been in the 2002 Accord in the first place, says a lawsuit...
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Gulf States Toyota Recalls Highlanders and Highlander Hybrids
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling more than 1,120 model year 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. Gulf States Toyota Distributors is the...
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Study: Feds Need to Get Better With Vehicle Data Privacy Issues
A study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that automakers and the government need to do a better job at protecting private data from electronically connected vehicles....
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BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen in German Crosshairs
European officials are investigating German media reports that allege BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen worked together since the mid-1990s to hold down the prices of emissions equipment and other vehicle...
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General Motors Sued After Child's Death in Saturn Aura Crash
General Motors and seat manufacturer Faurecia have been sued by Kansas parents who allege the front seats in a 2007 Saturn Aura were defective when the seats collapsed during a crash, injuring one...
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Lane Departure and Blind Spot Warning Systems Really Work
Another study has concluded that lane departure warning systems do their job in preventing crashes that often lead to fatalities. The research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...
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Dutch Prosecutors Investigating Jeep and Suzuki Emissions
Volkswagen's emissions cheating has started a global chain reaction with governments questioning and testing emissions systems from multiple automakers. Now it seems the Dutch have their own questions...
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Ford PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission Settlement Questioned
A Ford PowerShift dual-clutch transmission lawsuit settlement should be rejected, at least according to some Fiesta and Focus owners involved in the case of Omar Vargas, et al. v. Ford Motor Company....
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NTSB Tesla Crash Investigation Blames 2 Drivers and the Model S
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Tesla crash investigation has concluded by saying the driver of the Model S, the driver of a tractor-trailer and the design of the Model S itself are all...
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DOT Issues New Voluntary Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced voluntary guidelines for states and driverless car companies to follow, just days after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to...
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Study Says Bosch Created Illegal Emissions Software
A study conducted by university researchers claims emissions defeat devices used by Volkswagen and allegedly by Fiat Chrysler were created by parts supplier Bosch. Researchers from Ruhr-Universität in...
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Honda Recalls Cars With Airbags That Weren't Installed Correctly
Honda is recalling 646 vehicles because one dealership somewhere messed up when installing Takata airbag modules. Honda didn't say which dealer is responsible, but did indicate two technicians...
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Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Investigation Upgraded
A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide investigation has been upgraded after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wasn't pleased with Ford response to the investigation. The original...
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Ford Explorer Wheel Hub Bearing Assemblies Recalled
Ford is recalling 630 wheel hub bearing assemblies sold by Ford Component Sales to aftermarket parts resellers Timken and SKF. The wheel hub bearing assemblies were shipped between March 6, 2017, and...
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