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  • 2011 Ford Mustang Mustang Club of America Edition

    More than 26,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2011 and 2012 model years have been fitted with the potentially faulty six-speed manual gearbox.

  • 2007 Volvo S80
    Volvo S80 Recalled For Power Steering Flaw

    Volvo is issuing a recall for S80 sedans manufactured during the 2007 model year. The problem? A flaw in the power steering system that could result in a crash. Specifically, Volvo says that the power steering reservoir return hose on some 2007 S80s may have been incorrectly routed. As a result...

  • 2011 BMW X5 xDrive
    2012 BMW X5 Diesel Recalled For Possible Steering Failure

    BMW is recalling the 2012 X5 xDrive35d for a faulty component that could cause the power steering assistance to fail.

  • 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    2010 And 2011 Porsche 911 Recalled Due To Faulty Wheel Locks

    Certain versions of the iconic Porsche 911 are being recalled due to a potentially dangerous central locking hub on the wheels, which if untreated could cause a crash. The affected models are the high-performance--and high-pricetag--911 Turbo, GT3 and GT2 models from the 2010 and current 2011 model...

  • 2010 Volvo XC90
    2010 And 2011 Volvo XC90 SUVs Recalled For Power Steering Fault

    Volvo, together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has issued a recall on 2010 and 2011 model year XC90 SUVs due to a potential fault affecting the vehicles’ power steering system. The affected vehicles, of which there are 350 units across the country, are those...

  • Anti Sleep Pilot
    New Gadget Beeps And Blinks, Keeps You Awake At The Wheel

    We all know about the dangers of driving under the influnce of alcohol or drugs, but how about driving whilst tired? Drivers falling asleep behind the wheel are said to cause more than 100,000 accidents per year in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

  • Department of Transportation vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) program

    Vehicle-to-vehicle communication, V2V for short, is nothing new. In fact, automakers and governments alike have been working on the technology for the past several years. Most V2V systems work by warning drivers about potential danger from other vehicles. They do this by exchanging information about an individual vehicle, such as location and speed, with other vehicles on the road or point markers fitted with sensors. Drivers can then be warned in advance if another vehicle is stopped in an area that is difficult or impossible to see, or about to enter the same intersection as they are. The...

  • 2011 Buick LaCrosse
    2011 Buick LaCrosse Gets Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

    The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has been on sale for a while now but the big sedan has only now earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star rating in the agency's latest round of testing. The latest results include top scores for both the driver and passenger in front and side...

  • 2010 Volvo S40
    2011 Volvo S40 Recalled Due To Possible Cracks In Engine Bay

    Volvo has issued a recall on some models its 2011 S40 sedan due to a potential crack found on the top of the passenger side support member located in the engine bay. The cracks are likely to have developed during the forming process of the structural component and if present may reduce the...

  • 2010 Jaguar XKR
    2010 Jaguar XF And XK Recalled Due To Power Steering Issue

    Jaguar has issued a nationwide recall on its 2010 model year XF and XK Coupe and Convertible due a potential fault with piping in the respective cars’ power steering systems. Essentially, the power assist steering (PAS) pipes have been supplied with zinc-nickel plating that is susceptible to...

  • 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe 2-door Journey RWD Front Seats
    In The Hot Seat: NHTSA To Examine Seat Heater Burn Cases

    Many of us have experienced the unpleasant roasting of thighs and backside when sitting on leather or vinyl seats after they've spent a day in the sun. You wouldn't expect the same in cold weather but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is set to analyze data from several...

  • 2010 Cadillac CTS
    2009-2010 Cadillac CTS Recalled Due To Faulty Suspension Part

    Cadillac is blaming the wax coating on a rear suspension component for its latest recall of certain 2009 and 2010 model year CTS models. A total of 50,000 vehicles are affected worldwide, though only 11,147 of these are here in the U.S. The affected vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating...

  • 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid

    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) yesterday released the final results from NASA's Engineering and Safety Center's ten-month study into potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration (UA) in Toyota vehicles. As the DoT's press release states: "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to conduct new research into whether electronic systems or...

  • Beer
    Cars That Won't Let You Drive Them Home When You're Drunk

    Many of us in the past may have taken the car keys off a friend to prevent them from driving after a few too many drinks. Now, a new piece of technology will leave them high and dry even if you're not there to walk them home. Known as the Driver Alcohol Detection Systems for Safety (DADSS), sensors...

  • Traffic
    'Talking Car' Technology Could Reduce Accidents, Save Lives

    The first image that comes into your head when talking cars are mentioned is probably the smiling face of Lightning McQueen from the Disney Pixar film Cars, voiced by Owen Wilson. In reality though the concept of 'talking' cars is less fun-filled but a lot more useful and could save thousands of...

  • 2009 Saab 9-3
    2010-11 Saab 9-3 Recalled Because Of Faulty Fuel Pump

    Owners of 2010 and 2011 Saab 9-3 models should be wary as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting that Saab has issued a recall on this particular model. The affected cars are those built from June 2010 through to December 2010. Saab claims that certain fuel pumps...

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    High-Tech In Car Gadgets Can Be Distracting For Drivers

    It goes without saying that certain things can be pretty distracting when you're driving - talking on a cell phone, kids kicking the back of your seat... What might be less obvious are some of the in-car gadgets found in many modern cars. Satellite navigation systems, touch-screen climate control...

  • 2011 Volvo S60
    Volvo Recalls Most 2009-11 Models Due To Faulty Seats

    Just a week after the automaker issued a recall on most of its 2011 lineup because of engine stalling issues, Volvo has announced yet another major recall, this time due to faulty seats. The recall affects certain 2009, 2010 and 2011 model year S40, S60 and V50 vehicles, as well as some 2010 and...

  • rearview camera

    Without doubt backup cameras that project a small image of what’s behind your vehicle when reversing has helped prevent countless accidents--and also made parking a whole lot easier--and soon the handy feature may be standard on all new cars sold across the country. Federal safety regulators, namely the DOT's vehicle-safety agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are proposing that backup cameras be made standard on all new vehicles by 2014, a requirement that may cost upwards of $2.7 billion. Within its proposal, the NHTSA stated that based on its testing, a...

  • 2010 Land Rover LR2
    2010-11 Land Rover LR2 Recalled For Driver Airbag Failure

    Recalls are almost as frequent as new model introductions these days, with everything from child seat anchor access to floor mat orientation to blame, but occasionally a serious threat to daily-driving safety arises, and the latest recall of 2010 and 2011 Land Rover LR2s definitely falls into the...

  • 2011 Volvo S60
    2011 Volvo S60, S80, XC60 And XC70 Models Recalled Because Of Stalling Engines

    Volvo is blaming a software glitch for its latest recall of all 2011 model year S60 and S80 sedans and XC60 and XC70 crossovers. A total of 6,046 vehicles are involved in the latest recall, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

  • 2011 Jaguar XJ
    2010-11 Jaguar XJ Recalled Due To Faulty Windshield Wipers

    Jaguar has issued a recall on all 2010 and 2011 model year XJ sedans due to an issue with their windshield wipers. The problem poses no immediate threat to passengers and subsequently the recall is only scheduled to begin on December 13, though this may be pushed to an earlier date. According to...

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
    Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall On 2011 Diesel Models Due To Leaky Fuel Filter

    Owners of diesel variants of any 2011 model year Mercedes-Benz E, GL, M or R-Class models better take note as the automaker has recently issued a recall alert for these particular models due to a leaky fuel filter hazard. The recall comes after a number of cases of leaking diesel fuel were reported...

  • 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
    Five 2007-2008 Aston Martin Models Recalled For Suspension Problem

    James Bond drives Aston Martins, so they must be pretty awesome, right? Right. But it looks like some of the 2007-2008 production wasn't quite as awesome as it should have been, as Aston is recalling the DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster, and DBS Coupe for a front...

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