Safety Advocates Cry Foul Over Proposed Driverless Car Rules
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has proposed self-driving car regulations that could place crash liabilities on drivers who don't follow their owner's manuals to the letter. Although...
View Article2017 Chrysler Pacifica Engines Shut Off: Federal Petition
If your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine shuts off and you've received no valid answers from your dealership, a petition filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the...
View ArticleKayla White Jeep Liberty Lawsuit Will Continue
The Kayla White Jeep Liberty lawsuit will continue after a judge ruled against Fiat Chrysler's motion to dismiss the suit that alleges the location of the Jeep fuel tank caused White's death. The...
View ArticleBlank Instrument Clusters Cause Jaguar Land Rover Recall
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling about 29,000 vehicles with instrument clusters that can go blank, come back on and go blank again. Recalled are the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport,...
View ArticleInfiniti FX Bubbling Dashboard Lawsuit Verdict Overturned
An Infiniti FX bubbling dashboard lawsuit verdict for $2.5 million has been overturned by the Missouri Supreme Court. According to the dashboard class-action lawsuit, Nissan, parent company of...
View ArticleFCA Recalls 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs to Fix Airbags
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling at least 8,000 model year 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs to replace their front passenger-side airbags. FCA says about 7,000 of the SUVs are in the hands of U.S. customers,...
View Article2010 Ford Fusion Power Steering Assist Faults Investigated
A 2010 Ford Fusion power steering assist fault recall may be near as the government investigates more than 2,200 complaints and 1,720 warranty claims about Fusion cars losing power steering assist...
View ArticleSubaru Soy-Based Wiring Lawsuit Filed in Hawaii
A Subaru soy-based wiring lawsuit alleges mice, rats and other rodents chew and destroy wiring and fuel lines, leaving owners with huge repair bills. The lawsuit alleges the fuel lines and wiring use...
View ArticleFederal smart fortwo Fire Investigation Continues
Multiple smart fortwo fires still have the attention of federal safety regulators as owners report their minicars quickly go up in flames from fires that start in the engine compartments. The National...
View ArticleHonda CR-V Gas Fumes Lawsuit Still Has Breath
A Honda CR-V gas fumes lawsuit won't be certified as a nationwide class-action suit after a federal judge dismissed some claims against Honda from owners who say they get sick from the fumes. The...
View ArticleBosch Loses Motion to Dismiss VW Dealer Class-Action Lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit against the Robert Bosch company filed by Volkswagen dealers concerning the role Bosch played in Volkswagen's emissions scheme won't be dismissed by a federal judge. Judge...
View ArticleSubaru Recalls 2018 Crosstreks Over Floor Mats That Move
A 2018 Subaru Crosstrek recall has been issued to fix floor mats that can move out of position and interfere with the gas or brake pedals. The automaker likely has visions of Toyota's floor mat...
View ArticleSubaru Transmission Warranty Extension to 10 Years, 100,000 Miles
A Subaru transmission warranty extension has been issued for 2010-2015 Legacy and Outback, 2012-2015 Impreza, 2013-2015 Crosstrek, 2014-2015 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2014-2015 Forester and 2015 WRX vehicles,...
View ArticleVolvo XC90 T8 Battery Charge Lawsuit Resurrected
A Volvo XC90 T8 lawsuit that was dismissed has been brought back to life on appeal, leaving the automaker to face claims about the range of the hybrid SUV based on a single charge of the battery....
View ArticleMazda Recalls 2017 CX-5 SUVs to Fix Trailer Hitch Harnesses
A recall of nearly 1,100 model year 2017 Mazda CX-5 SUVs has been issued to fix problems related to trailer hitch wire harnesses. The CX-5s are equipped with accessory trailer hitch harness that...
View ArticleMazda Recalls Mazda3 Cars At Risk of Stalling
Mazda is recalling 144 model year 2018 Mazda3 cars that may have the wrong exhaust valve springs installed in the engine cylinder heads. A driver may hear an abnormal noise, feel vibrations and see...
View ArticleHonda Recalls 2017 Civics With Bad Driveshafts
Honda is recalling more than 5,400 model year 2017 Civics with right driveshafts that can break and leave the cars without propulsion. The Civics are equipped with 1.5-liter engines and automatic...
View ArticleFord Recalls 202,000 Explorer SUVs and F-150 Trucks
Ford is recalling more than 202,000 model year 2016 Ford Explorer SUVs and Ford F-150 trucks because the front power seat cushions can loosen and cause problems in a crash. About 177,000 of the...
View ArticleFord Recalls 2018 Expedition, 2017 F-53 and F-59
Ford is recalling its 2018 Expedition SUVs because of seat and bolt problems on the same day the automaker recalled other models for their own bolt problems. Ford says 566 Expeditions have second-row...
View ArticleBMW Recalls 2014-2018 i3 Electric and Hybrid Cars
BMW is recalling 32,000 model year 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid cars because of problems discovered during a crash test. BMW says a small adult driver not wearing a seat belt is at an...
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