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Archive by Year: 2021

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8 Myths About Cars

» Posted July 5, 2021Resources

Cars (and driving) are a passion for many people. For others, they are an important part of everyday life that helps them get to work and around town.

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FAQs About Car Recalls

» Posted June 30, 2021Resources

Car recalls are unfortunately common in California and across the country. When recalls are announced, however, it is not always clear what the problem is and which specific cars are being called back. It is important that people whose cars are defective get accurate information and understand what they can do to get the vehicle fixed.  

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Toyota Chief Skeptical of Gas Car Bans

» Posted June 28, 2021Resources

Some governments around the world are making a big push to electrify the cars of the future, including by planning to ban new gas-powered cars in the coming decades. It turns out that not everyone is a fan of those moves.

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Stellantis Revenue Jumps 14 Percent as Production Shortage Looms

» Posted June 25, 2021Resources

Things are looking up for some of the world’s largest auto manufacturers, even with a possible production shortage on the horizon. Take Stellantis, for example. The company formed in the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA had a strong three-month stretch to start the year, as revenue jumped by 14%. That is good news after a pandemic-ravaged 2020 in which drivers largely stayed off the road and new car sales slumped.

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Subaru to Recall 900,000 Cars Over Engine and Suspension Defects

» Posted June 23, 2021Resources

When you buy a car, one of the things you expect to come with it is a working engine. Subaru is recalling nearly 900,000 vehicles, including the popular Crosstrek sport utility vehicle and compact Impreza models. The company says the recalled cars’ engines may stall without warning or parts to the vehicles’ suspensions may fall off.

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How to Learn About Car Recalls in California

» Posted June 21, 2021Resources

Buying a car is a big, expensive purchase that for many of us comes after much research, at least some haggling and a little trepidation about whether this vehicle is the right one. So, it is hard to describe just how aggravating it can be to learn later that your car is defective and may not be safe to drive.

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Volvo Reaches New Heights for Vehicle Safety

» Posted June 18, 2021Resources

Volvo has set a new standard for safety in its vehicles. The Swedish luxury carmaker is the first auto manufacturer to receive the highest marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety across its entire model lineup. Volvo reached that status after the non-profit organization named the 2021 XC40 Recharge a “Top Safety Pick Plus.”

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New Car Monitor Could Pave Way for Self-Driving

» Posted June 16, 2021Resources

A Silicon Valley startup says it has the technology to take autonomous driving to a whole new level of safety, a development that could give driverless cars a big boost.

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Porsche To Dealers: Stop Selling Some Cayman, Boxster and Spyder Models

» Posted June 14, 2021Resources

Porsche recently recalled nearly 200 cars in the U.S., while also telling dealers to temporarily stop selling the vehicles until they are fixed.

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NHTSA Investigating Reports of Honda Accord Steering Loss

» Posted June 11, 2021Resources

Federal regulators recently launched an investigation in response to complaints from Honda Accord drivers who reported suddenly losing control of their cars’ steering.

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