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Ford Emissions Lawsuit Says Power Stroke Engines Illegal
A Ford emissions lawsuit alleges customers of Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks got ripped off when they wrongly believed the trucks were "clean" diesel vehicles. The proposed class-action...
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1.4 Million Ford F-150 Trucks Investigated for B-Pillar Fires
More than 1.4 million Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks are under federal investigation after reports of seat belt pretensioners causing fires in B pillars during crash events. In a crash, seat belt...
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Nissan Recalls Versa Cars to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators
Nissan is recalling 233 Nissan Versa cars because the passenger airbag inflators made by Takata could explode in a crash. Nissan says the replacement inflators are manufactured without the explosive...
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Active Lane-Keeping and Adaptive Cruise Control Systems Tested
Adaptive cruise control and active lane-keeping systems help in certain vehicles much better than others, according to researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). IIHS tested...
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VW Recalls Tiguan SUVs After Reports of Fires
Volkswagen is recalling more than 45,550 of its 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs to fix electrical problems that can cause fires. VW says the LED modules for the ambient light bars for the panoramic...
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Ford F-150 Doors Won't Latch Closed in the Cold: Lawsuit
A New York lawsuit that alleges Ford F-150 doors won't latch closed in the cold will continue after the judge refused to grant Ford's motion to dismiss the complaint. The class-action lawsuit includes...
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California Says It Needs Strict Vehicle Emissions Standards
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has responded to a proposed federal freeze of emissions standards by releasing a proposal of its own to ensure 2021-2025 model year vehicles meet California...
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$223 GPS Spoofing Device Sends Drivers to Wrong Destinations
If the thought of having your car taken over by hackers who want to dominate the world doesn't appeal to you, how about the thought of being sent into the adjoining state by your trustworthy GPS...
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Mercedes-Benz Mars Red Paint Defect Lawsuit Filed
A Mercedes-Benz Mars Red paint defect lawsuit alleges the clearcoat is prone to peeling, bubbling and flaking in models built between 2004 and 2017. Mars Red, also known as Fire Opal, is a paint...
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Jeep Cherokees and Chrylser Pacificas Recalled Over Halfshafts
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has issued three recalls affecting less than 800 SUVs and minivans, with almost all the vehicles recalled due to problems with the halfshafts. 2018 Jeep Cherokee Recall The...
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Mahindra Roxor Is NOT a Jeep, Says Chrysler in Federal Complaint
Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate a company called Mahindra & Mahindra for allegedly ripping off the design and...
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GM Air Conditioning Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Systems Fail
A GM air conditioning class-action lawsuit accuses the automaker of manufacturing and selling a line of trucks and SUVs with air conditioners that stop working. According to the lawsuit, more than 2...
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Toyota Prius Windshield Replacement Lawsuit Argued in Court
A Toyota Prius windshield replacement lawsuit alleges cracks and chips in the glass cost owners hundreds of dollars to replace the windshields with ones that are as defective as the originals. The...
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BMW Recalls M5 Cars For Incorrect Fuel Gauges
BMW is recalling more than 1,600 new M5 cars because drivers could be fooled by the gas gauges. The 2018 BMW M5 vehicles have fuel level sensors in the fuel tanks that can stick against the in-tank...
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Genesis G80 Recalled For Passenger Airbag Problems
More than 3,300 Genesis G80 luxury cars are recalled by Hyundai because of problems with the front passenger airbag occupant classification systems (OCSs). The OCS system is used to detect what is in...
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Subaru Recalls Ascent SUVs For Missing Welds
Subaru is recalling nearly 300 model year 2019 Ascent SUVs after determining that possibly three vehicles need to be replaced. The recalled Ascents may be missing spot welds around the B pillars that...
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GM Recalls Chevy Express and GMC Savana Vans
General Motors is recalling 94 model year 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because of problems with the tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs). GM says the systems may not have been...
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls 475 Vehicles in 3 Recalls
Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 475 vehicles in three separate recalls for various defects. The largest recall involves about 430 model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG...
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$242.1 Million Awarded in Lexus ES 300 Seatback Lawsuit
A Texas jury has ruled against Toyota in a lawsuit that alleges Lexus ES 300 front seatbacks collapsed and injured two children in the back because the seats were defective. Toyota fought the suit by...
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Cadillac SRX Headlight Lawsuit Fails Nationwide Class-Action Bid
A Cadillac SRX headlight bulb replacement lawsuit has failed nationwide class-action status but can continue for affected customers in California. The class-action lawsuit alleges model year 2010-2015...
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