» 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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» Posted June 4, 2021 Resources
General Motors is not the only major auto manufacturer steering its future toward electric cars. Ford Motor Co. recently unveiled another big bet on plug-in vehicles, putting down $185 million on a new effort to make batteries in its home state. The company plans to build an “Ion Park” laboratory focused on the “future of battery manufacturing” in Michigan, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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» Posted May 28, 2021 Resources
Tesla’s controversial driver-assist Autopilot technology is once again in the spotlight following a fatal accident that killed two people in Texas. It appears that no one was behind the wheel when a Model S recently crashed into a tree in Houston, leaving two passengers dead. Although it is not clear whether Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash, a local fire marshal report said one person was found in the front passenger seat while the other was found in a rear seat, according to Jalopnik.
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» Posted May 26, 2021 Resources
Miniature European vehicles are set to invade the U.S., courtesy of French automobile manufacturer Citroen. The Ami, a small electric vehicle that costs around $6,000, is reportedly headed stateside as part of the new EV subscription service, CNBC reports. Free2Move, the service originally launched by Peugeot, is now under the Stellantis umbrella after the company merged with Fiat Chrysler last year.
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» Posted May 24, 2021 Resources
Hyundai is once again recalling cars over fire risks, becoming the latest major auto manufacturer to tell drivers and federal regulators that vehicles could burst into flames unexpectedly.
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» 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.
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» 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.
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