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NYT Article Reveals Tesla Is Being Sued For A Death Involving Autopilot
NYT Article Reveals Tesla Is Being Sued For A Death Involving Autopilot

6 Jul 2021, 10:22 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Jovani Maldonado was thrown though the windshield of his father’s pickup truck when a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot hit his vehicle in the back.

 
2021 Nissan Rogue Recalled Over Bad Welds
2021 Nissan Rogue Recalled Over Bad Welds

5 Jul 2021, 19:41 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Pretty much every Nissan Rogue produced between September 23rd, 2020 and April 20th, 2021, is under recall for badly welded second-row seatback assemblies

 
Porsche Fitted the 911 (992) With Wrong Passenger Seats, Now It’s Recalling Them
Porsche Fitted the 911 (992) With Wrong Passenger Seats, Now It’s Recalling Them

5 Jul 2021, 17:14 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The new-gen Porsche 911, in the 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S variants, are being recalled in the United States over a problem with their passenger seats

 
Porsche Confirms 43,000 Taycans Recall But Does Not Name It As Such
Porsche Confirms 43,000 Taycans Recall But Does Not Name It As Such

2 Jul 2021, 13:06 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The German carmaker said only that the EVs will have to go through a software update in the company’s workshops worldwide.

 
Porsche Taycan May Soon Have a Global Recall Due to Sudden Power Loss
Porsche Taycan May Soon Have a Global Recall Due to Sudden Power Loss

1 Jul 2021, 14:00 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Bloomberg anticipated that the German carmaker would announce a software correction to the problem in the next few days.

 
NHTSA Orders Carmakers With Advanced Driving-Aid Systems To Report Crashes
NHTSA Orders Carmakers With Advanced Driving-Aid Systems To Report Crashes

29 Jun 2021, 16:21 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Although that order includes all automakers with these driving aids, it is clearly a message from NHTSA to Tesla, Autopilot, and FSD.

 
Software Bug Sparks Lamborghini Huracan Recall in North America
Software Bug Sparks Lamborghini Huracan Recall in North America

28 Jun 2021, 11:36 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The Lamborghini recall includes nearly 2,700 Huracan supercars in the United States, from the 2018 to the 2021 model years

 
Nissan Sentra Recalled Over Potentially Bent Tie Rods
Nissan Sentra Recalled Over Potentially Bent Tie Rods

25 Jun 2021, 19:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2020 or 2021 Sentra, prepare for a trip to your local Nissan dealership because the tie rods may have been bent during assembly

 
Tesla Model 3 Aces Real-Life Crash Test After Falling off 100-Ft Cliff
Tesla Model 3 Aces Real-Life Crash Test After Falling off 100-Ft Cliff

25 Jun 2021, 04:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / California Highway Patrol says speeding was a factor in the crash, and durability of the vehicle a lifesaver: only minor injuries for occupants, despite damage

 
Ford Recalls 2021 Super Duty Dually Trucks Over Front Wheel Detachment Risk
Ford Recalls 2021 Super Duty Dually Trucks Over Front Wheel Detachment Risk

14 Jun 2021, 19:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Dana Incorporated, the axle-making company from Ohio, is responsible for bypassing a critical process during the assembly of certain front wheel hub extenders

 
Porsche Taycan Investigated Over 12V Battery Charge Loss
Porsche Taycan Investigated Over 12V Battery Charge Loss

22 May 2021, 11:17 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / More than 12,000 units of the Porsche Taycan for the U.S. market are under investigation although a little more than 6,500 units were sold thus far

 
Porsche Recalls Cayenne Over Missing Heating Element for the Passenger Seat
Porsche Recalls Cayenne Over Missing Heating Element for the Passenger Seat

18 May 2021, 14:53 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a U.S.-spec Cayenne manufactured between the 2020 and 2021 model years, your Cayenne may be missing the heating element for the passenger seat

 
2021 Ram HD 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Recalled Over Fire Risk
2021 Ram HD 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Recalled Over Fire Risk

25 Mar 2021, 16:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a Cummins-powered 2021 Ram HD produced until January 8th, your truck is prone to catching fire due to electrical shorts

 
2021 Chevrolet Camaro Recalled Over Separating Axle Shaft
2021 Chevrolet Camaro Recalled Over Separating Axle Shaft

24 Mar 2021, 18:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro's second recall, which involves missing retaining rings, is the supplier's fault, according to General Motors

 
Porsche Recalls Taycan, 911, 718 Series Over Loose Suspension Components
Porsche Recalls Taycan, 911, 718 Series Over Loose Suspension Components

22 Mar 2021, 20:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just under 400 examples of U.S.-spec Taycan, 911, and 718 are under recall in the United States over a hexagonal flange nut that may not be properly secured

 
Tesla Model Y on Autopilot Plows Into Stationary Police Car
Tesla Model Y on Autopilot Plows Into Stationary Police Car

18 Mar 2021, 05:12 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / NHTSA launches probe into the accident after 22-year-old Tesla driver tells the police that the car was on Autopilot when the crash happened

 
380,000 Kia Sportage, Cadenza Vehicles Recalled Over Engine Fire Hazard
380,000 Kia Sportage, Cadenza Vehicles Recalled Over Engine Fire Hazard

15 Mar 2021, 13:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2017 to 2021 Sportage or 2017 to 2019 Cadenza, Kia Motors America would like to change two fuses in your car to eliminate a potential fire hazard

 
Tesla Autopilot, NHTSA Criticized by the National Transportation Safety Board
Tesla Autopilot, NHTSA Criticized by the National Transportation Safety Board

13 Mar 2021, 19:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After Tesla said that FSD Capability Beta is a Level 2 semi-autonomous suite, both Tesla and the NHTSA are taking heat from the NTSB over a lack of safeguards

 
1.9 Million Toyota RAV4 SUVs Investigated Over 12-Volt Battery Fire Events
1.9 Million Toyota RAV4 SUVs Investigated Over 12-Volt Battery Fire Events

1 Mar 2021, 18:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2013 to 2018 Toyota RAV4, please make sure the B+ terminal of the 12-volt battery is properly secured and doesn't short with the hold-down frame

 
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Recalled Again, This Time Over Front Lower Control Arms
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Recalled Again, This Time Over Front Lower Control Arms

26 Feb 2021, 12:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Another day, another recall at the Blue Oval, and the second recall of the brand-new Ford Bronco Sport compact crossover