A number of 2013 Nissan Altima sedans have been recalled in the US after spare tyres were found to be incorrectly inflated. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan North America is recalling ...
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Automobile makers should prevent drivers from using their in-vehicle electronic devices to browse the Internet and send text messages while their vehicles are moving, the U.S. Department of Transportation has recommended. Auto makers ...
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recommended car makers limit in-car distractions related to electronic communications, entertainment and navigation devices due to an increased crash risk. Released as a ...
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Six automakers have seen front air bags from supplier Takata blow up in their face, as 3.4 million cars will be recalled worldwide from BMW, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota. From the headlines, it sounds frightening, with ...
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US auto maker Chrysler has recalled over 247,000 vehicles including the sports utility vehicles (SUV) and cars, due to several problems globally. The recall includes 139,000 units of Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger sedans ...
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Hyundai Motor has recalled 1,246,078 vehicles, while its subsidiary Kia Motors has recalled 623,658 vehicles in the US, over a problem in the push start switch. The recall affects Hyundai's 2007-2009 Accent cars and Tucson SUVs, 2007-2010 ...
Ford could face a class-action lawsuit over claims of unintended acceleration in its vehicles after a complaint was filed in the US federal court on Thursday. Bloomberg reports the plaintiffs – representing owners of Ford Motor ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan is planning to recall 18,880 units of Nissan NV vans, due to a defective transmission display. The recall affects Nissan NV vans manufactured between 20 December 2010 and 04 January 2013. Vehicles involved in ...
As a result of a new research, global steelmaker ArcelorMittal has collected new evidence further demonstrating the potential of advanced steel products in helping automakers meet the US fuel-efficiency standards set to be reached by 2025. ...
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US-based automobile manufacturer General Motors has recalled about 34,000 vehicles over a software problem in the transmission. The recall affects 2013 model year Cadillac SRX vehicles that were manufactured from 29 May 2012 to 18 ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan is recalling its 2013 Sentra models over fuel tank problems, as the affected vehicles may be equipped with improperly sealed fuel tank assemblies. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
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With texting while driving and other forms of handheld cell phone use behind the wheel continuing to be a leading killer on U.S. roads, ORIGO? today launched a solution designed to end this deadly epidemic. ORIGOSafe is a new ignition ...
Big-rig trailers are required to have underride guards on the back, essentially "bumpers" to prevent cars from running beneath the trailer in a collision. Through rigorous testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found ...
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Due to Child Safety Lock fault, Ford recalled about 6,500 cars in North America, including the Focus and Escape. Ford announced to the NHTSA that they have recalled 5,675 new vehicles in the United States, and 859 new cars in Canada, ...
US based automaker Ford has recalled about 230,000 vehicles worldwide and around 6,500 units in North America in two separate recalls. The recall affects 229,929 units of the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey models manufactured during ...