Tesla Speedometer Problem Sparks New Recall

» Posted May 16, 2022 • Resources

Another day, another recall from Tesla over defects in the luxury automaker’s electric vehicles. The company recently announced that it is calling back some 48,000 cars because they may not display the speedometer while in "Track Mode.” Tesla says a December firmware update unintentionally removed the speed unit from the user interface on certain Model 3 vehicles.

DeLorean Preps New Electric Car Concept

» Posted May 13, 2022 • Resources

The revived DeLorean Motor Co. brand is set to roll out a new set of wheels in California this summer. The company plans to reveal its new electric car concept on Aug. 18 at an event at Pebble Beach, the Detroit News reports. DeLorean will also announce the name of the new model, an image of which was recently made public, at the event.

Ford Pickup Truck Sales Sink as Automakers’ Struggle Continues

» Posted May 11, 2022 • Resources

Ford Motor Co.’s latest sales numbers are in and they are not good. The company said sales slipped by more than 17% in the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period last year. The overall drop included a more than 23% decline in truck sales, according to the company.

General Motors Recalls 680,000 Vehicles Over Defective Wipers

» Posted May 9, 2022 • Resources

General Motors is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles over a defect that could make them difficult to drive in wet weather. The windshield wipers on certain 2014 to 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles could fail, the company recently told federal regulators.

Volkswagen Fire Risk Leads to Hybrid Vehicle Recall

» Posted May 6, 2022 • Resources

Volkswagen is the latest major auto manufacturer with a vehicle fire problem on its hands. The company is recalling some 100,000 hybrid vehicles around the world, Reuters reports. Inadequate engine cover fastenings pose a fire risk in the recalled cars, according to VW.

Ford Escape, Bronco Oil Leaks Prompt New Recall

» Posted April 29, 2022 • Resources

Ford Motor is calling back roughly 345,000 vehicles, citing the risk of fires stemming from oil leaks. “Crack damage at the edge of the oil separator housing results in a loss of seal support which may lead to an oil leak between the oil separator and engine camshaft cover,” the company told federal regulators. “If sufficient engine oil leaks, accumulates, and migrates to an ignition source, an underhood fire can occur, increasing the risk of injury.”

General Motors Recalls Electric Hummers Over Faulty Tail Lights

» Posted April 27, 2022 • Resources

General Motors is recalling certain electric Hummer trucks and sport utility vehicles that the company says are equipped with malfunctioning tail lights. A software glitch is to blame for lights that could illuminate permanently or not at all, according to GM.

Dodge Recalls Durango SUVs, Ram Pickup Trucks

» Posted April 25, 2022 • Resources

A whole lot of Dodge owners are being asked to take their vehicles to local dealers to get defective software fixed. Dodge recently announced that it is recalling more than 370,000 Durango sport utility vehicles and Ram pickup trucks that the company says have faulty warning lights. The company blames a software glitch.

Driver Assistance Tech Defect Sparks Mercedes-Benz Recall

» Posted April 22, 2022 • Resources

New technology is meant to make driving easier, not riskier. But as major auto manufacturers tinker with driver assistance tools, there is good reason to be concerned about new opportunities for defects to rear their ugly heads.

Some Audi Drivers May Not Know When They are Running out of Gas

» Posted April 20, 2022 • Resources

A recently discovered defect in certain Audi vehicles puts drivers in an unpleasant position. They may not know if they are running low on gas. Parent company Volkswagen is recalling some 46,000 Audis whose fuel gauges may be inaccurate, the company recently told federal regulators. Malfunctioning sensors are to blame for the problem, according to Volkswagen.

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Tesla Speedometer Problem Sparks New Recall

DeLorean Preps New Electric Car Concept

Ford Pickup Truck Sales Sink as Automakers’ Struggle Continues

General Motors Recalls 680,000 Vehicles Over Defective Wipers

Volkswagen Fire Risk Leads to Hybrid Vehicle Recall

Ford Escape, Bronco Oil Leaks Prompt New Recall

General Motors Recalls Electric Hummers Over Faulty Tail Lights

Dodge Recalls Durango SUVs, Ram Pickup Trucks

Driver Assistance Tech Defect Sparks Mercedes-Benz Recall

Some Audi Drivers May Not Know When They are Running out of Gas

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