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Jeep Wrangler Pentastar Engine Reliability Questioned in Lawsuit
A Jeep Wrangler Pentastar engine lawsuit alleges the cylinder heads in the engines leave casting sand that builds up in the radiators and oil coolers, creating sludge in the systems and dashing the...
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Mercedes Recalls GLC300, GLC43, G550, G63 and G65
Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 17,400 vehicles in two separate recalls, one recall to fix sunroof panels that can fly off the vehicles, and the other recall to fix dangerous problems that could...
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BMW N20 and N26 Engine Lawsuit Blames Timing Chains
A BMW N20 and N26 engine lawsuit alleges the timing chains cause total failure of the engines that can only be repaired by replacing the direct injection turbocharged engines that can cost up to...
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Tesla Wins Missouri 'Dealer' Lawsuit on Appeal
Electric automaker Tesla will have the legal right to sell its vehicles direct to Missouri consumers thanks to a three-judge Missouri Court of Appeals panel that handed a loss to the Missouri...
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Ram ProMaster Vans Recalled to Fix Airbag Problems
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 3,500 model year 2018 Ram ProMaster vans with side airbags that may not deploy correctly in a side-impact crash. FCA found a ProMaster van with a front...
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Lawsuit Alleges Jeep Cherokee Gas Tank Caused Death
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Chrysler alleges the location of the gas tank and the use of a trailer hitch on a 1996 Jeep Cherokee caused a 32-year-old woman to burn to death. On July 29,...
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Oliver Schmidt Gets 7 Years in Prison Thanks to VW Scheme
Former Volkswagen manager Oliver Schmidt has been sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined $400,000 his role in the automaker's scheme to defraud the U.S. government and consumers. Schmidt, the former...
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GM Marketplace: Order Coffee and Waffles While Driving
In another sign that automakers aren't too concerned with distracted driving, General Motors will start selling cars that allow drivers to shop, make reservations and perform all kinds of dangerous...
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Jeep Compass SUVs Recalled Over Lighting Problem
FCA US (Chrysler) is recalling more than 25,800 model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass SUVs because of problems with the instrument panel backlighting. Chrysler says the lighting cannot be adjusted, a...
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Nissan Timing Chain Replacements Will Be Reimbursed: Lawsuit
Customers who paid for Nissan timing chain replacements or repairs may be eligible for partial reimbursements or vouchers if the vehicles were purchased or leased in Washington or California. The...
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BMW Recalls 3,100 Vehicles to Fix Instrument Panel Lights
BMW is recalling more than 3,100 vehicles because of problems with the illumination of the instrument panel lights. Just as with many recalls from automakers, this one is because of software problems...
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Toyota Soy Wiring Class-Action Lawsuit Filed in Massachusetts
A Toyota soy wiring class-action lawsuit alleges rats, mice, squirrels and other animals are enticed to chew the wires that causes damage to all kinds of electrical components, leaving Toyota owners...
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UK Authorities Ban BMW i3 Advertisement
A BMW Facebook ad is banned in England after UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled the video ad was misleading. The advertisement was a paid-for Facebook post that contained customer...
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Bugatti Chiron Recalled: Flying Doctors to the Rescue
Bugatti is recalling 47 model year 2017-2018 Chiron cars because driving with loose front seats at 260 mph could be dangerous. The automaker says the front seat recliner brackets may not be welded...
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Mercedes-Benz Cracked Wheels Lawsuit Dismissed
A Mercedes-Benz cracked wheels lawsuit has been dismissed as the court ruled the Mercedes owners couldn't prove the wheel rims are defective. Plaintiffs Vincent Luppino, Cliff Stern and Noel J....
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Cadillac SRX Dim Headlights Cause Lawsuit
Cadillac SRX dim headlights allegedly cause drivers to fear driving at night, so says a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Florida. Plaintiffs Christine Davis, Anna Macias and Leonardo Macias...
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GM Air Conditioning Problems Lead to Lawsuit
GM air conditioning problems are caused by condensers and discharge lines, at least according to a proposed class-action lawsuit that includes the following long list of Cadillac, Chevy and GMC trucks...
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Stop Underrides Act: Large Trucks and Trailers Need Guards
The Stop Underrides Act of 2017 has been introduced by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to prevent underride crashes that occur when a car slides under the body of a large...
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Kia Forte Brake Light Switch Recall Issued
A Kia Forte brake light switch recall has been ordered for more than 134,300 model year 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup cars, adding to a list of recalls the automaker has issued in the past related to...
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Hyundai Elantra Brake Light Switch Recall For 390,400 Cars
A Hyundai brake light switch and pedal stop pad recall has been ordered as an extension of a 2016 recall for the same problem. The automaker says more than 390,400 model year 2013-2014 Elantra sedan,...
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