Mercedes Says Futuristic Electric Car Gets 620 Miles Per Charge

» Posted January 28, 2022 • Resources

Mercedes-Benz says the EQXX, its recently unveiled electric sedan, will get as much as 620 miles per charge. The company calls the EQXX “the most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever.”

Ford, Honda Reportedly Ahead of Schedule on Emergency Brakes

» Posted January 26, 2022 • Resources

Ford and Honda are ahead of some key competitors in a race to meet new emergency braking standards, upgrading vehicles with a safety feature that advocates say will save lives.

Stalling Concerns Sparks Mazda Sedan, SUV Recall

» Posted January 24, 2022 • Resources

Mazda is recalling more than 120,000 cars that the company says could stall without warning, posing a hazard to drivers, passengers and others on the road. A faulty fuel pump could fail in the recalled vehicles, Mazda recently told federal regulators. If that happens, vehicles will fail to start or stall unexpectedly.

Subaru Recalls SUVs and Sedans, Citing Potential Transmission Defect

» Posted January 21, 2022 • Resources

Subaru is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles over a transmission control problem that the company told federal regulators increases the risk of a crash. A software problem could cause the drive train to slip if the shift select is moved to Drive or Reverse immediately after the engine is started, Subaru said in a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That would cause the vehicles to lose power, according to Subaru.

Hyundai, Kia Engine Fires Get Closer Look from Federal Regulators

» Posted January 19, 2022 • Resources

U.S. auto safety regulators are reportedly ramping up a series of investigations into engine problems and car fires in a variety of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The probes cover more than 3 million vehicles from model years 2011 to 2016, according to the Detroit Free Press. NHTSA has received at least 161 complaints about engine failure or car fires, the news outlet reports.

Stellantis Rolls Out Emergency Vehicle Feature for Millions of Jeeps and Rams

» Posted January 17, 2022 • Resources

Some 4 million Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles are getting a new emergency feature through and over the air software update. The cars will soon be able to receive alerts when they near an emergency vehicle with its flashers lit, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Audi Q5, SQ5 Sport Utility Vehicles Recalled Over Engine Snafu

» Posted January 14, 2022 • Resources

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 300,000 Audi sport utility vehicles because of an engine defect that increases the risk of a crash, the carmaker recently told federal regulators.