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New Feature Helps Toyota and Lexus Drivers Navigate Post-Collision Process
New Feature Helps Toyota and Lexus Drivers Navigate Post-Collision Process

12 Aug 2021, 14:58 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Toyota has announced that Toyta and Lexus owners can now use a new assistance service called Collision Assitance which can guide them following a collision.

 
UVeye High Tech Vehicle Inspection Systems a Hit With Investors
UVeye High Tech Vehicle Inspection Systems a Hit With Investors

11 Aug 2021, 15:53 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / UVeye secured Series C round from strategic investors like CarMax and Hyundai Motors for their high tech vehicle inspection systems

 
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick, Another GM Model Praised
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick, Another GM Model Praised

9 Aug 2021, 13:59 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has been awarded the IIHS's Top Safety Pick distinction after its crashworthiness evaluations.

 
Japanese FUSO Canter Truck Now Available in Europe, Boasts Major New Upgrades
Japanese FUSO Canter Truck Now Available in Europe, Boasts Major New Upgrades

9 Aug 2021, 09:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Daimler Trucks announced that the well-known FUSO Canter light-duty truck will become available on the European market, with significant upgrades.

 
New Luxury Aircraft With Award-Winning Safety Tech Is the Ultimate Personal Jet
New Luxury Aircraft With Award-Winning Safety Tech Is the Ultimate Personal Jet

9 Aug 2021, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The latest personal jet from Cirrus Aircraft gets a performance boost, premieres top-of-the-line connectivity and features premium safety systems.

 
Drunk Driving Prevention Tech Will Arrive Thanks to U.S. Infrastructure Bill
Drunk Driving Prevention Tech Will Arrive Thanks to U.S. Infrastructure Bill

4 Aug 2021, 09:59 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The H.R. 3684 - Invest in America Act wants cars to present detection systems to avoid drunk driving and protect children from being left in vehicles.

 
Audi Recalls e-tron Models Over Incorrectly Welded Brake Booster
Audi Recalls e-tron Models Over Incorrectly Welded Brake Booster

3 Aug 2021, 14:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A total of 498 units of the e-tron quattro and e-tron Sportback quattro are called back in the United States due to a supplier blunder

 
BMW Recalls M3, Supra, Rolls-Royce, MINI Models Over Faulty Seat Belt Retractor
BMW Recalls M3, Supra, Rolls-Royce, MINI Models Over Faulty Seat Belt Retractor

3 Aug 2021, 13:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / From the Rolls-Royce Phantom to the lowliest 2 Series on sale for the 2021 model year, BMW has recalled many of the cars it makes because of a supplier error

 
X1 Cross Helmet Flaunts 360 Degrees FOV, Siri and Google Assistant
X1 Cross Helmet Flaunts 360 Degrees FOV, Siri and Google Assistant

31 Jul 2021, 06:24 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This helmet features a rear-view camera that records and relays the image to a visor within the helmet. Also, can reduce exterior and environmental noise.

 
Classic Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Getting an Update Next Year in Australia
Classic Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Getting an Update Next Year in Australia

30 Jul 2021, 13:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Almost four decades after it was introduced, the LC70 soldiers on strong in various parts of the world because it's continually updated by Toyota

 
2021 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Electronic Brake Booster That May Leak Into ECU
2021 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Electronic Brake Booster That May Leak Into ECU

26 Jul 2021, 14:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A new recall has been announced for 51 examples of the F-150 after the Ford Motor Company received 12 warranty claims over brake fluid leaking into the ECU

 
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Scores the Highest Rating in NHTSA Safety Tests
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Scores the Highest Rating in NHTSA Safety Tests

21 Jul 2021, 14:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The new, reinvented 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross can now brag not just about its exterior and interior upgrades, but also about its newly-certified safety.

 
Dodge Charger, Challenger, Chrysler 300 Recalled Over Windshield Adhesion Issue
Dodge Charger, Challenger, Chrysler 300 Recalled Over Windshield Adhesion Issue

20 Jul 2021, 17:21 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2020 or 2021 model year Charger, Challenger, or 300, chances are that your vehicle will be recalled by Stellantis on August 27th

 
E-Scooters Got A Bad Reputation and Superpedestrian Wants to Change That
E-Scooters Got A Bad Reputation and Superpedestrian Wants to Change That

20 Jul 2021, 16:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Superpedestrian wants to change the bad rep of electric scooters by implementing safety measures that keep pedestrians protected from irresponsible riders.

 
Ford Recalls 850,000 Utility Vehicles, Pickup Trucks Over Three Issues
Ford Recalls 850,000 Utility Vehicles, Pickup Trucks Over Three Issues

16 Jul 2021, 17:45 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Somewhat expected of the Ford Motor Company, a recall never comes alone. On this occasion, three recalls were announced in a single day

 
Production Issue Prompts VW to Recall Certain Jetta and Jetta GLI Vehicles
Production Issue Prompts VW to Recall Certain Jetta and Jetta GLI Vehicles

13 Jul 2021, 14:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Manufactured at the same facility as the all-new Taos, the Mexico-built Jetta is recalled over a production issue stemming from one of the welding robots

 
GM Recalls 331,000 Diesel Trucks Over Shorting Block Heater Cable
GM Recalls 331,000 Diesel Trucks Over Shorting Block Heater Cable

13 Jul 2021, 12:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The bad news keeps on keeping on because the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have been recalled for a second time in less than a week

 
Certain 2021 Porsche Cayenne SUVs Recalled Over Detaching Steering Column
Certain 2021 Porsche Cayenne SUVs Recalled Over Detaching Steering Column

13 Jul 2021, 10:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your brand-new Cayenne has been produced between May 23rd and June 23rd, then beware of the detachable steering column

 
Using Your Ex’s Car to Run Red Lights Is a Very Silly Way to Get Even
Using Your Ex’s Car to Run Red Lights Is a Very Silly Way to Get Even

11 Jul 2021, 06:35 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A woman irritated by having been dumped for another concocts plot to get even with her ex by renting his car to commit several driving offenses

 
410,000 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Trucks Recalled Over Exploding Airbags
410,000 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Trucks Recalled Over Exploding Airbags

9 Jul 2021, 19:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / From the ashes of the Takata Corporation, Joyson Safety Systems is responsible for the faulty airbags in 410,000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks