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Volkswagen Copies Mercedes, Announces Two Facepalm Recalls in the U.S.
Volkswagen Copies Mercedes, Announces Two Facepalm Recalls in the U.S.

15 Nov 2021, 12:48 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The safety recalls conducted by Volkswagen and the NHTSA Stateside comprise the 2021 ID.4 electric crossover and the 2022 Tiguan

 
Autonomous Cars Might End Drunk Driving, but It Is up to Drivers Until Then
Autonomous Cars Might End Drunk Driving, but It Is up to Drivers Until Then

13 Nov 2021, 23:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Autonomous vehicles have the potential of ending drunk driving in the best possible way. Until then, sadly, it is up to drivers

 
NHTSA Complaint Allegedly Reports First FSD Beta Crash
NHTSA Complaint Allegedly Reports First FSD Beta Crash

11 Nov 2021, 14:56 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Published on November 8, the complaint states how the beta software would have made a lousy maneuver that would have severely damaged the driver’s side

 
U.S.-Made Nissan Rogue Hybrid Recalled Over Engine Stalling Issue
U.S.-Made Nissan Rogue Hybrid Recalled Over Engine Stalling Issue

9 Nov 2021, 12:30 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The recall affects 5,905 units of the 2017-2019 Nissan Rogue Hybrid crossovers, and it is expected to commence in December

 
Alfa Romeo Recalling 2020 Giulia Sedans in the U.S. to Give Them New Tires
Alfa Romeo Recalling 2020 Giulia Sedans in the U.S. to Give Them New Tires

8 Nov 2021, 13:00 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / A handful of Alfa Romeo Giulia sedans are being recalled in the United States, in a safety campaign conducted with the NHTSA, over an issue with their tires

 
2022 BMW X4, X4 M Recalled Stateside Over a Facepalm Defect
2022 BMW X4, X4 M Recalled Stateside Over a Facepalm Defect

8 Nov 2021, 12:20 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The redesigned rear bumper in combination with the old rear license plate bracket has sparked a 2022 BMW X4 and X4 M recall in the United States

 
Elon Musk's Twitter Poll Has More to Do With Death Than Taxes
Elon Musk's Twitter Poll Has More to Do With Death Than Taxes

7 Nov 2021, 09:42 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Despite the Tesla CEO’s excuse for the discussion, it has more to do with the concerns he wants to kill than with the taxes he’ll have to pay.

 
Elon Musk Tweets About Late-Breaking Issues (Again) With FSD 10.4
Elon Musk Tweets About Late-Breaking Issues (Again) With FSD 10.4

6 Nov 2021, 09:40 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The last time this happened, Tesla ended up making the first recall involving FSD. The company may add even more beta testers on the roads.

 
Tesla's Elon Musk is Called to the Witness Stand in Autopilot Fatality Lawsuit
Tesla's Elon Musk is Called to the Witness Stand in Autopilot Fatality Lawsuit

3 Nov 2021, 21:00 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / A fatal accident occured involving a Tesla that had its Autopilot activated at the time, now Elon Musk is being called as a witness in the case

 
Tesla FSD Beta Gets Its First Official Recall, Related to Automatic Braking
Tesla FSD Beta Gets Its First Official Recall, Related to Automatic Braking

2 Nov 2021, 19:12 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The recall chronology shows it is directly related to the FSD 10.3 deploy Elon Musk talked about on Twitter, related to the 2021.36.5.2 software update

 
Hyundai Beats Automated Emergency Braking Commitment by Nearly a Year
Hyundai Beats Automated Emergency Braking Commitment by Nearly a Year

1 Nov 2021, 19:49 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / Hyundai has long sought to steal more market share from rivals and this latest announcement surrounding advanced safety features should aid in their mission

 
New Audi U.S. Recall Includes More Models Than This Title Can Fit
New Audi U.S. Recall Includes More Models Than This Title Can Fit

1 Nov 2021, 15:10 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Audi is conducting a recall in the United States for a variety of cars, from the A3 Sedan to the RS 6 Avant, RS Q8, and e-tron GT

 
Mitsubishi Issues Recall for ONE 2022 Outlander Stateside, Will Repurchase and Replace It
Mitsubishi Issues Recall for ONE 2022 Outlander Stateside, Will Repurchase and Replace It

1 Nov 2021, 12:58 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Maybe the owner of the affected 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander should have waited for the new generation instead, which will launch in the U.S. next summer

 
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Increased 18.4 Percent in the First Half of 2021
U.S. Traffic Fatalities Increased 18.4 Percent in the First Half of 2021

29 Oct 2021, 20:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Speeding, not buckling up, and driving under the influence are the primary reasons of U.S. traffic fatalities in the first six months of 2021

 
Tesla Recalls Model 3 and Model Y for Suspension Issues, But What About NHTSA?
Tesla Recalls Model 3 and Model Y for Suspension Issues, But What About NHTSA?

28 Oct 2021, 22:58 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / There’s no information about the recall neither on Tesla’s website or NHTSA’s. Suspension issues have been plaguing Teslas for quite a while.

 
Ford Recalls Certain Trucks and SUVs for Damaged Side Impact Sensors
Ford Recalls Certain Trucks and SUVs for Damaged Side Impact Sensors

25 Oct 2021, 18:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Ford is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty, 2021 F-150, 2021 Expedition, and 2021 Navigator models for side-impact airbag protection loss

 
Missy Cummings Would Have Received Death Threats for Joining NHTSA
Missy Cummings Would Have Received Death Threats for Joining NHTSA

25 Oct 2021, 18:28 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / This would be the reason why she erased her Twitter account. She also resigned her role at the board of directors on Veoneer to join NHTSA.

 
Can’t Turn On the High Beams in Your 2021 Grand Cherokee L? It’s Nothing but a Jeep Thing
Can’t Turn On the High Beams in Your 2021 Grand Cherokee L? It’s Nothing but a Jeep Thing

25 Oct 2021, 15:35 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Jeep is conducting a recall in North America for certain units of the 2021 Grand Cherokee L over an issue with their high beams

 
Volkswagen Recalls Handful of Cars for Improperly Tightened Wheel Bearing Bolts
Volkswagen Recalls Handful of Cars for Improperly Tightened Wheel Bearing Bolts

25 Oct 2021, 15:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Three Passats, 15 Atlases, and 12 Atlas Cross Sports are called back due to potentially incorrectly tightened bolts that secure the front wheel bearings

 
Ram HD 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Recalled to Prevent Engine Compartment Fire
Ram HD 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Recalled to Prevent Engine Compartment Fire

23 Oct 2021, 15:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2021 or 2022 Ram heavy-duty pickup with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel straight-six mill, your truck needs a new relay ASAP