German automaker BMW has recalled 30,265 units of the X5 utility vehicles in the US over a brake problem. The recall affects the vehicles that are equipped with the V8 engines and have been manufactured between 2007 and 2010. Brake ...
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Sharing the road with big trucks scares almost all of us sometimes. You see a semi closing in on your car and worry if the trucker will brake in time, or if they can even see you. Now, in an effort to help prevent dangerous crashes and ...
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Almost 900 Hyundai Veloster sports cars have been recalled in Australia to repair a defect with the South Korean coupes’ panoramic glass sunroofs. The recall affects 882 Veloster models sold in Australia between November 1, 2011 and ...
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In a class action suit filed January 14, counsel for plaintiffs Linda, Sonia and Fernando Palacios of McAllen, Texas, allege that Hyundai Motor America knowingly put consumers at risk by selling Veloster models with faulty sunroofs. In ...
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Ford is issuing a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Escape SUV and Fusion sedans equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine over concerns they can overheat, creating a fire risk. Ford is advising customers to contact their dealers to ...
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Toyota is recalling its popular Tacoma pickup truck, sold in certain parts of the country. At issue is the carriers that hold the emergency spare tire underneath the truck may not be adequately protected from the chemical road de-icers used ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a minimum sound standard for electric and hybrid vehicles to help reduce pedestrian fatalities. Electric and hybrid vehicles are very different than their gas-only ...
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Just months after being introduced to the market, the Lexus ES has already made a mark with receiving a 5 star safety rating. Recently, in crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the redesigned 2013 ...
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Even though today is National Sleep Day, an alarming new report finds many people are falling asleep behind the wheel on a consistent basis. Yes, a lack of sleep is making our roads dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and ...
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The start of the new year typically means a host of automotive safety and traffic laws being added to the books.As you drive into 2013,be aware of these new laws in your state and surrounding areas and how they could affect your driving. ...
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In January, Toyota is expected to announce a customer service campaign to alert about 700,000 vehicle owners of 2007-2013 Lexus ES, 2006-2012 Lexus IS, and 2013 Lexus GS models due to a problem with the emergency trunk release found by ...
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If you rely on winter tires and still haven't gotten them installed, don't delay. I'm reminded to make that public service announcement after an obscure government ruling held up my own winter-tire installation this year. Don't let this ...
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The benefits of electronic stability control (ESC) have been increasing each year, according to a three-year study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that estimates over 2,200 lives were saved during that period. ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened up a safety investigation into 2011-2012 Jeep Patriot SUVs after receiving a dozen complaints of the engine stalling. About 80 percent of the incidents were at speeds ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer warning involving the sale of counterfeit air bags that were used as replacement parts for vehicles involved in a crash. The fake air bags look like certified, ...
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