Ford Ordered to Pay Thousands Over Faulty Focus Transmission

» Posted December 30, 2019 • Resources

A federal judge in California recently ordered the company to pay $23,000 to the owners of a 2014 Focus for violating the state’s lemon law. The couple said they stopped driving the car – although they continued to make lease payments – because of safety concerns related to the car’s transmission.

AutoNation Said to Be Selling Recalled Vehicles

» Posted December 27, 2019 • Resources

AutoNation, the largest car retailer in the U.S., has been selling recalled cars to unsuspecting buyers, according to a recent report from a watchdog group.

BMW Tinkering With Hydrogen-Powered SUV

» Posted December 23, 2019 • Resources

The world’s largest car manufacturers have long been tinkering with alternative sources of fuel as a way to meet tightening environmental standards and climate conscious customers’ needs. Now BMW is looking at a new way to go electric.

General Motors Recalls Trucks and SUVs

» Posted December 20, 2019 • Resources

When you buy or lease a car, it is not too much to ask for the vehicle to be able to drive straight.

Toyota Says it Has The ‘Final Remedy’ for the Takata Airbag Safety Saga

» Posted December 18, 2019 • Resources

Toyota is recalling some 900,000 vehicles to remove and replace Takata airbags. This time around, the Japanese automaker says it has the “final remedy” for the long-running saga over faulty airbags that caused at least a handful of deaths and a spike in safety concerns.

Fiat Chrysler Kills Alfa Romeo Sports Cars, Utility Vehicle

» Posted December 16, 2019 • Resources

The company killed plans for two new sports cars and a large sport utility vehicle, Automotive News reports. It has also reportedly stopped ongoing production of the Mito hatchback and two versions of the 4C sports car.

Engine Control Trouble Drives Subaru Recall

» Posted December 13, 2019 • Resources

Subaru is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles over engine problems, the Japanese automaker recently announced.

California Updates Car Recall Reimbursement Rates for Dealers

» Posted December 11, 2019 • Resources

A new law on the books in California is meant to make it easier for people whose cars have been recalled to actually get their vehicles fixed.

Dodge Warns of Challenger, Charger Wheel Problem

» Posted December 9, 2019 • Resources

Dodge is recalling less than 200 vehicles that were equipped with the wrong front wheels and tires, The Drive reports. That poses a significant safety defect for everyone on the road, according to the company.

New Car Ownership Costs on the Rise

» Posted December 6, 2019 • Resources

The cost of owning a new car is going up. New car ownership costs jumped by nearly 5 percent last year, according to an annual study from the American Automobile Association. The increase was driven largely by a 24 percent rise in new car financing costs, AAA said.

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