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...
Aston Martin Recalling 689 2012-2013 Models
12 Jun 2013, 13:42 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / British automaker Aston Martin has announced a recall that affects 689 2012-2013 model year vehicles over faulty throttle arms caused by a manufacturing error. “If the throttle pedal arm br...
550,000 Pontiac G6 Models Under NHTSA Probation
11 Jun 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / More than 550,000 Pontiac G6 vehicles from the 2005 and 2006 model years are the subject of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation over brake lights issues, the agenc...
2013 Buick Encore Earns High Safety Ratings, Fails Small-Overlap Test
6 Jun 2013, 10:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The new 2013 Buick Encores has earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway S...
Chrysler Refuses to Comply with Massive Jeep Recall Request
5 Jun 2013, 09:26 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Auburn Hills-based manufacturer Chrysler refuses to recall about 2.7 million Jeep vehicles after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a request following a thorough and ...
Lotus Recalls 2013 Evora Models Over Missing Sticker
4 Jun 2013, 15:36 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / It sure looks like a fun day to be writing about the auto industry. If you had a few laughs watching Adrian Newey smashing his Lamborghini Super Trofeo like an amateur earlier today, wait until you ...
NHTSA Aims to Ban Self-Driving Cars
31 May 2013, 12:16 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Now that vehicles that can handle fully automated driving are getting closer and closer to hitting the showroom, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to make sure that th...
Ford F-150 Trucks Under NHTSA Investigation Over Engine Issues
27 May 2013, 08:19 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation on 400,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks after several owners have reported engine related issues. All...
Ford Fusion Energi Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA
21 May 2013, 10:02 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion Energi was awarded with a five-star Overall Vehicle Score by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). In a...
Toyota Flashes Its High Beams Into NHTSA Headlight Regulation
15 May 2013, 15:41 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / While Toyota is fixing up the FJ Cruiser headlight issue, it has begun a small war with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that is still forbidding the use of the new head...
C6 Corvette Under Investigation Over Faulty Headlamps
10 May 2013, 15:33 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation concerning 103,374 Chevrolet Corvette sportscars built from 2005 through 2007 over headlight issues. Accordi...