These Chevy, GMC Vans Could Go Up In Flames

» Posted May 21, 2021 • Resources

General Motors is recalling 10,000 vans that the company says could short circuit and catch fire. The company says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries caused by the defect. Still, GM is also advising owners to park outdoors in the meantime.

Chip Shortage Expected to Increase New Car Price Tags

» Posted May 19, 2021 • Resources

Just when automakers thought they were turning the corner on a pandemic prompted slow down in car buying, a new problem is making it harder to churn out vehicles. Semiconductors are in short supply worldwide, stalling vehicle production and upping the prices at the dealership.

New Rivian Pickup, SUV to Come with 175,000-Mile Warranty

» Posted May 17, 2021 • Resources

Startup electric carmaker Rivian is making a play for new customers with a generous warranty offer. When the company rolls out its first pickup truck and sport utility vehicle in June, they will come with an eight-year/175,000-mile warranty, Car and Driver reports. That beats the current industry standard - eight years or 100,000 miles - but does not reach a similar unlimited mileage warranty offer from Tesla, the electric vehicle giant with which Rivian wants to compete.

General Motors Says Seatbelts May Not Work in These SUVs

» Posted May 14, 2021 • Resources

Seatbelts are vital safety protections that help keep drivers and passengers safe. At least, that is, when they work. General Motors is recalling some 95,000 full-size sport utility vehicles that need to have their seatbelts replaced, the company recently announced. The belts in the third row of seats are prone to damage when the seat is folded.

Car Sales Spike After Pandemic Slowdown

» Posted May 12, 2021 • Resources

Auto manufacturers got a bit of good news after a long year in which the coronavirus pandemic largely kept buyers away from dealership lots. New vehicle sales were up 8 percent compared to the same three-month stretch last year, Car and Driver reports. Toyota (22%), Hyundai (28%), Nissan (11%), Subaru (23%), and Kia (14%), were among the brands that saw double-digit growth over the period.

Biden Infrastructure Plan Eyes Electric Car Boom

» Posted May 10, 2021 • Resources

President Joe Biden’s big infrastructure plan includes a sizable bet on the future of driving. The $2 trillion plan, which the White House unveiled in April, would pour cash into making the country ready for electric cars. That includes spending $174 million to build a network of 500,000 charging stations across the U.S. in less than 10 years.

No Brake Lights is a Big Problem for Nissan Sentra Drivers

» Posted May 7, 2021 • Resources

Nissan is recalling some 800,000 cars whose brake lights may stop working at any time. The company wants another look at certain Sentra sedans from model years 2016-2019, according to Consumer Reports. Nissan says faulty brake light switches could mean the lights fail to illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Speed Blamed in Tiger Woods California Car Accident

» Posted May 5, 2021 • Resources

The mystery surrounding a serious car accident in L.A. that left golf superstar Tiger Woods with significant injuries has been resolved. Woods was speeding when his sport utility vehicle hit a tree in the single-car crash, ESPN reports. The golfer was going roughly 84 miles per hour in an area where the maximum speed limit is 45 mph.

Tesla Charges Some Buyers Twice for the Same Car

» Posted May 3, 2021 • Resources

Sticker shock is going to a whole new level for some Tesla buyers. They were recently left fighting for refunds after they said they were double-billed for their cars.

Nissan Recalls Infiniti SUVs Over Malfunctioning Airbags...Again

» Posted April 30, 2021 • Resources

Some Infiniti owners may have heard this one before: Nissan is recalling certain sport utility vehicles because of defective airbags. This is the third time some of the cars have been called back in an attempt to fix the problem.

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These Chevy, GMC Vans Could Go Up In Flames

Chip Shortage Expected to Increase New Car Price Tags

New Rivian Pickup, SUV to Come with 175,000-Mile Warranty

General Motors Says Seatbelts May Not Work in These SUVs

Car Sales Spike After Pandemic Slowdown

Biden Infrastructure Plan Eyes Electric Car Boom

No Brake Lights is a Big Problem for Nissan Sentra Drivers

Speed Blamed in Tiger Woods California Car Accident

Tesla Charges Some Buyers Twice for the Same Car

Nissan Recalls Infiniti SUVs Over Malfunctioning Airbags...Again

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