2014 Acura MDX and RDX Get 5-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
30 Oct 2013, 14:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Acura's SUV are now officially as safe as they are hard to look at. the all-new MDX and RDX have received a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). ...
Tesla Avoids Probe Over Model S Fire
25 Oct 2013, 14:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company has avoided being probed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A Model S sedan caught fire after...
Hyundai Genesis Sedans Recalled Over Faulty Brakes
22 Oct 2013, 15:33 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Hyundai is recalling about 27,500 of its Genesis sedans to fix faulty brakes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 23 complaints involving increased brake pedal trave...
2013-2014 Chevrolet Sonic Recalled Over Fire Risk
8 Oct 2013, 13:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / General Motors is recalling more than 1,600 Chevrolet Sonic subcompacts built for the 2013 and 2014 model years due to potentially faulty fuel tank strap welds that could cause the tank to separate ...
2014 Kia Sorento Earns Five-Star Rating from NHTSA
25 Sep 2013, 16:00 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The redesigned 2014 Kia Sorento crossover has earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The South Korean vehicle scored top marks in the ag...
BMW Recalls 134K 5 Series Over Taillight Malfunction
21 Sep 2013, 09:03 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / BMW is recalling more than 134,000 5 Series vehicles in the United States due to possible taillights failure. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall a...
2014 Subaru Forester Earns Top Safety Rating from NHTSA
23 Aug 2013, 15:33 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Having earned a Top Safety+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) back in May, the 2014 Subaru Forester has just received a similar rating from the National Highway Traf...
2014 Kia Sorento Recalled Over Potential Front Axle Failures
22 Aug 2013, 09:12 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Korean automaker Kia is recalling certain 2014 Sorento crossover SUV equipped with 2.4-liter engine and front-wheel drive due to a manufacturing issue that could lead to a broken right front axle sh...
2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Earn Top Safety Rating from NHTSA
20 Aug 2013, 15:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and High Country and the GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali 1500 have earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...
Tesla Model S Is the Safest Car Ever Built, Says NHTSA
20 Aug 2013, 14:25 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Tesla Motors has announced that their Model S sedan has been awarded with an overall five-star safety rating and a combined record of 5.4 starts in the Vehicle Safety Score by the National Highway T...
BMW Recalling X5 SUVs Over Fuel Filter Heater
20 Aug 2013, 09:40 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / BMW of North America has issued a recall for 1,540 units of its X5 xDrive35d SUVs fitted with diesel engines, over fuel filter heater problems that could lead to overheating and even a vehicle fire....
NHTSA Enforces Online Motorcycle VIN Database Verifications
18 Aug 2013, 10:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces new safety-focused plans to help the owners of cars, light trucks and motorcycles verify...
Jaguar Recalls 2013 XF 2.0-liter Over Loose Air Cooler Hose
15 Aug 2013, 16:07 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Jaguar has announced a recall for the 2013 XF model fitted with the 2.0-liter engine over a hose clamp that can come loose and affect the vehicle’s steering and brake assistance. According ...
NHTSA to Launch Online VIN Search for Recalled Vehicles
15 Aug 2013, 11:31 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced plans to develop an online VIN database to help customers check for car, light truck and motorcycle recalls. According to ...
Ford Pays $17 Million to Settle Escape Recall Charges
2 Aug 2013, 12:49 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Ford Motor Co. has agreed to pay a $17.35 million fine to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as settlement over a recall concerning certain older Escape models. The automa...
2014 Chevrolet Impala Gets Five-Star Rating for NHTSA
19 Jul 2013, 17:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Worried that the biggest full production sedan in Chevrolet's arsenal is a danger on the road that it will stab you with its cool but destructive steering wheel? Worry not, because this is the ...
Mercedes C-Class Under NHTSA Investigation Over Taillight Issues
16 Jul 2013, 09:05 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into 2008 and 2009 model year Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans after receiving several complaints regard...
Nissan Announces New Mobility Assist Program
15 Jul 2013, 09:08 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Japanese automaker Nissan announced the introduction of Nissan Mobility Assist, a program that aims to support the mobility needs of physically disabled customers. The company says it will offer ...
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Under NHTSA Investigation
10 Jul 2013, 09:04 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation on about 50,000 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles from the 2013 model year over a right front axle shaft issue. The ...
Chrysler Gives In to NHTSA Demands, Issues Voluntary Jeep Recall
19 Jun 2013, 10:06 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Almost two weeks after refusing a recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for several 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Liberty models, Chrysler Grou...