Car Safety
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A diverse range of JLR SUVs have been recalled due to oil filter housings that may leak.
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Porsche Taycan recalled for potential brake fluid leakThe recall affects more than 31,000 Taycans in the U.S., spanning every model year for the electric sedan.
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Manual-equipped 2024 Ford Mustangs recalled for fire riskAn improperly installed nut on certain 2024 Ford Mustangs could result in serious vehicle issues.
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Lamborghini Urus recalled because hood could detach at high speedsLamborghini's Urus recall affects approximately 2,133 vehicles in the U.S.
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Vehicles will soon be able to detect loose lug nutsThe new safety feature is set to debut as soon as this year.
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Ford Transit Trail recalled due to tires rubbing the bodyIn certain conditions, the front tires of the Ford Transit Trailer off-road van may come into contact with the body.
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A proposed class action alleges Ferrari failed to address reported brake issues.
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New crash safety rules may lead to more buttons, fewer touchscreensEuro NCAP crash safety testing will soon favor physical buttons over touchscreens.
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Volvo cars will soon warn of crashes aheadIn the near future, other cars and surrounding infrastructure will be able to warn you of upcoming hazards.
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Hyundai wants to make snow chains a thing of the pastHyundai has demonstrated tires that grow “snow chains” at the push of a button.
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Ford aims to make cop cars safer for perpsA rear-seat airbag system could keep suspects safer in the rear seat in case of a crash.
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Multiple 2010-2012 BMWs recalled because engines could stallBolts securing the VANOS system on the cars could come loose.
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Ferrari's latest recall affects over 600 cars in the U.S. alone.
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Cruise parks robotaxis in California after DMV pulls permitCruise's driverless cars have been blocked from California's roads following an accident that occurred on Oct. 2.
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Mercedes crashes two electric cars, eyes accident-free futureMercedes-Benz is continuing to improve the safety of its cars as it transitions to a full-electric lineup.
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Review: Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot advances self-driving capability to the next stepMercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot represents the next step toward autonomous driving.
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Review: Ford BlueCruise 1.2 adds function, smooths rough edgesFord’s BlueCruise is better with an update but still trails GM’s Super Cruise for hands-free driving capability.
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Lamborghini, Ducati test car-to-motorcycle communication systemTechnology is being developed to prevent some of the most common types of accidents between cars and motorcycles.
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The Bolide's carbon-fiber monocoque meets the same FIA rules for LMH and LMDh race cars.
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Volvo EX30 will be small but big on safetyThe EX30 baby electric crossover will feature active and passive safety similar to what's found in Volvo's larger vehicles.
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Ford still working on roof-mounted airbags, files another patentFord continues to explore new possibilities for the traditional crash safety airbag.
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2017-2021 Porsche Panamera recalled due to fire riskA recall has been issued on Porsche's performance hatchback and wagon.
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Owners of older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles told to stop driving after recent airbag deathsOwners are still driving vehicles with defective Takata airbags years after recalls were issued.
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Mercedes aims for zero crashes by 2050With self-driving technology, Mercedes predicts it will be able to eliminate crashes.
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