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Yet Another Volvo Airbag Recall: 195,000 Vehicles Affected
Yet Another Volvo Airbag Recall: 195,000 Vehicles Affected

21 Oct 2021, 19:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2001 to 2007 Volvo V70 station wagon or an XC70 from the same timeframe, your car needs a new driver's airbag ASAP

 
NTSB Confirms Fatal Texas Crash Indeed Had Someone Driving When It Happened
NTSB Confirms Fatal Texas Crash Indeed Had Someone Driving When It Happened

21 Oct 2021, 19:21 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Steering wheel deformation proves William Varner was driving, but also that may mean he tried to escape going to the rear seat

 
One of America's Scariest Roads Inks $80 Million Deal to Increase Capacity, Enhance Safety
One of America's Scariest Roads Inks $80 Million Deal to Increase Capacity, Enhance Safety

21 Oct 2021, 19:27 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Apart from the obvious side effects of a road so perpetually overstressed, the LIE has become a safe haven for illicit substance distributors in recent years

 
Ford’s Predictive Smart Headlights to Drastically Improve Night Driving Safety
Ford’s Predictive Smart Headlights to Drastically Improve Night Driving Safety

21 Oct 2021, 09:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ford is currently testing its next-generation smart headlights, using cutting-edge virtual reality-based technology that mimics reality with incredible accuracy

 
600,000 Diesel Ram HD Trucks Investigated Over Stalling Issue
600,000 Diesel Ram HD Trucks Investigated Over Stalling Issue

20 Oct 2021, 16:31 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a 2019 to 2020 Ram HD with the Cummins inline-six turbo diesel, your truck may soon be recalled over the high-pressure fuel pump

 
Famed Race Track Spa-Francorchamps Getting Major Safety Upgrades this Weekend
Famed Race Track Spa-Francorchamps Getting Major Safety Upgrades this Weekend

15 Oct 2021, 19:37 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / Spa-Francorchamps is one of the most famous race tracks on the planet and this weekend it's getting safety and spectator improvements ahead of next season

 
Bird Claims It's Found a Clever Way to Prevent Sidewalk Riding on Its E-Scooters
Bird Claims It's Found a Clever Way to Prevent Sidewalk Riding on Its E-Scooters

13 Oct 2021, 16:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Bird wants to put a stop to riding e-scooters on sidewalks with its newly developed Smart SideWalk Protection system, created in partnership with u-blox.

 
2021 Ford F-150 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
2021 Ford F-150 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

12 Oct 2021, 20:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Ram 1500 and 2021 model year Ford F-150 are the only full-size pickups to earn a 2021 award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

 
Tesla Demonstrates Crash Testing Advancements Over Industry Standard Practices
Tesla Demonstrates Crash Testing Advancements Over Industry Standard Practices

12 Oct 2021, 19:05 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / Tesla has been making incredibly strong vehicles for a long while but this video demonstrates how they approach crash testing differently than any other

 
GM Recalls Certain Heavy-Duty Trucks Over Shorting Brake Pressure Modulator Valve
GM Recalls Certain Heavy-Duty Trucks Over Shorting Brake Pressure Modulator Valve

11 Oct 2021, 18:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Certain 2021 to 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks have been recalled for a BPMV that may short into a vehicle fire

 
The U.S. Ford Ranger Super Cab Is Recalled Over Faulty Child Restraint Anchorage System
The U.S. Ford Ranger Super Cab Is Recalled Over Faulty Child Restraint Anchorage System

11 Oct 2021, 16:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a 2020 to 2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab, chances are that your truck needs brand-new head restraints for the rear seats

 
According to Statistics, These Are the Most Common Types of Vehicle Accidents
According to Statistics, These Are the Most Common Types of Vehicle Accidents

9 Oct 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Vehicle accidents happen every day, and all you can hope is that you will not be a part of statistics, right? Here are a few key figures from U.S. crash data

 
Nobe 100, the Tiny Three-Wheel EV That Simply Oozes Sophistication
Nobe 100, the Tiny Three-Wheel EV That Simply Oozes Sophistication

9 Oct 2021, 01:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Nobe Cars aims to try and save the world by offering a three-wheeler that’s build like a proper car, with electric drivetrain and a very eye-catching design

 
Honda Recalls Certain 2022 Odyssey Minivans Over Pinhole Tire Leak
Honda Recalls Certain 2022 Odyssey Minivans Over Pinhole Tire Leak

7 Oct 2021, 15:01 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a 2022 model year Odyssey with Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires, your minivan is most likely recalled

 
Volvo Recalls 260,000 Vehicles After Airbag-Related Fatality
Volvo Recalls 260,000 Vehicles After Airbag-Related Fatality

6 Oct 2021, 07:20 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / Volvo has announced that it is recalling more than a quarter of a million cars due to a ZF airbag issue that could cause harm or death in the S60 and S80

 
Ford Recalls Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Corsair Over Rearview Camera Issue
Ford Recalls Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Corsair Over Rearview Camera Issue

30 Sep 2021, 13:45 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own an Explorer, Aviator or Corsair from the 2020 or 2021 model year, your beloved SUV needs new rearview camera software ASAP

 
GM Recalls Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade Over Engine Stall Issue
GM Recalls Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade Over Engine Stall Issue

29 Sep 2021, 16:27 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a 2021 model year full-size GM utility vehicle, chances are your truck-based SUV needs a replacement control module for the fuel pump

 
How Safe Are Your Passengers, Consumer Reports Rear Seat Safety Scores
How Safe Are Your Passengers, Consumer Reports Rear Seat Safety Scores

29 Sep 2021, 00:33 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / Testers who evaluate safety features generally focus on bells and whistles like driver-assist technology and front-seat safety

 
Hyundai Recalls 95,515 Vehicles for Premature Wear of the Connecting Rod Bearings
Hyundai Recalls 95,515 Vehicles for Premature Wear of the Connecting Rod Bearings

27 Sep 2021, 18:33 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for the 2017 model year are both recalled in the United States over a high engine fire risk

 
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Glass Bonding Issue Extends to U.S. Models
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Glass Bonding Issue Extends to U.S. Models

27 Sep 2021, 14:45 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 17,692 units of the Mach-E are recalled over an inadequately bonded windshield in the U.S. and 13,544 more units are recalled over the panoramic glass roof