» Posted June 28, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 25, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 23, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 21, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 18, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 16, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 14, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 11, 2021 Resources
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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» Posted June 9, 2021 Resources
Airbags are a standard safety device that helps prevent and limit injuries for drivers and passengers in the event of a crash. That is, if they work.
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» Posted June 7, 2021 Resources
A viral video of a parked Chevy Bolt bursting into flames in a home garage is bringing new attention to a defect that poses fire risks for many owners of electric vehicles.
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