Some Jeep SUVs Airbags May Not Work, Company Says

» Posted December 15, 2021 • Resources

Buying a new or used car is an expensive decision that most people do not take lightly. So it is natural that car buyers expect basic safety devices like airbags to work when they get behind the wheel.

Toyota Recalls 230,000 Camry Vehicles for Brake Malfunction

» Posted December 13, 2021 • Resources

Some 230,000 Toyota Camry will soon be alerted by the carmaker that their vehicles may have a serious defect that puts their safety at risk. Toyota says a broken vane cap on the cars’ vacuum pumps could cause the vehicles to suddenly lose power-braking assistance. That, in turn, increases the risk that a defective car causes an accident.

Honda Calls Back 725,000 SUVs and Trucks Over Hood Defect

» Posted December 10, 2021 • Resources

A sealing defect could cause recalled vehicles’ hoods to fly open unexpectedly, Honda recently said in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Specifically, a faulty hood-to-grille gap may allow too much air pressure in and eventually crack the area around the hood latch striker.

U.S. Regulators Investigating Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving Mode’ Crash

» Posted December 8, 2021 • Resources

Federal regulators in the U.S. are investigating the report of a crash involving a Tesla driver who said his vehicle was engaged in “full self-driving” mode at the time of the collision.

Battery Manufacturer LG to Pay GM $1.9 Billion Over Bolt Recall

» Posted December 6, 2021 • Resources

The massive Chevy Bolt recall is going to cost the company that makes batteries for the electric vehicles quite the chunk of change.

Ford Broncos Recalled Over Airbag Snafu

» Posted November 30, 2021 • Resources

The trick with airbags is that they need to actually work in order to properly protect people when car accidents happen.

GM Calls Back Full-Size SUVs for Fuel Pump Issue

» Posted November 26, 2021 • Resources

Nearly 15,000 GM sport utility vehicle drivers may be at increased risk of a crash because of a fuel pump defect, the company recently told federal regulators.

Ford Wants More Buyers to Take 84-Month Loans

» Posted November 24, 2021 • Resources

Shrinking supply has made it tough (and more expensive) for car shoppers to get their hands on new and used vehicles. At the same time, Ford Motor Co. is looking to make it easier for buyers to get certain types of loans.

Toyota Land Cruisers Defects Mean Nightmares for Sleepless Neighbors

» Posted November 22, 2021 • Resources

When vehicles are defective, they usually pose the biggest risk to drivers, passengers and everyone else on the road. A recently discovered problem with certain Toyota Land Cruisers, however, has those car owners’ neighbors bearing the brunt of it with sleepless nights.

GM Sees Surge in Demand for Large SUVs

» Posted November 19, 2021 • Resources

This year has been a tough one for GM and other major auto manufacturers. The ongoing semiconductor chip shortage has zapped what was supposed to be a big bounceback in car sales that stalled early in the pandemic.

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