Ford is recalling more than 422,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a windshield wiper failure, federal regulators said on Tuesday. The recall includes Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as some F-series trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. Specific vehicles that may be involved include the model year 2021-2023 Lincoln … Read more
Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said. The Japanese automaker is recalling 323,917 model year 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs due to possible bearing failure that could allow hot oil to be discharged and increase the risk of an engine … Read more
Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard. The recall covers 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models. In total, 80,620 vehicles are affected, though regulators estimate about 0.5% may have the … Read more
General Motors is eliminating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all future vehicles – and it’s already maddening motorists. The surprising announcement was made earlier this week by CEO Mary Barra, who claimed the company will completely phase out the popular systems from its entire fleet of electric and gas-powered cars over the next few … Read more
Nearly 394,000 Toyota vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled due to rearview camera issues that could reduce drivers’ ability to see behind them, posing a safety risk, according to auto regulators. Certain model years 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles and model years 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles are impacted by the recall, the National … Read more
Your car may be your sanctuary where you get to spend some of your most treasured “me time,” but how you choose to spend it differs significantly by generation, according to a recent study. In the survey of 2,000 American car owners, drivers reported doing everything from planning their futures, bopping to music, and taking … Read more
Kia America issued two recall notices within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles over loose parts near the doors and windows that can fall off and pose a potential hazard to other drivers. The recalls affect 201,149 Telluride models from 2023 to 2025 over faulty door belt moldings and 100,063 K5 models from 2023 … Read more
Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling nearly 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric SUVs because of faulty software that could make their rearview cameras malfunction. The automaker said in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report that the infotainment system inside over 198,900 Outlanders from model years 2022-2024 and Outlander PHEV SUVs … Read more
Joshua Vides sees things in black and white. And with the skill of an illusionist and an eye for twisted art, the Left Coaster’s handiwork is drawing the attention of funky car fanatics everywhere — from the City of Angels to the city that doesn’t sleep. “I came up with this 2D style that uses black-and-white paint to … Read more
A car enthusiast shows off her epic collection, including a $1.5 million Toyota – and a motor made of wood. Jane Weitzmann, 70, has had to build a huge 65 car garage that holds vehicles she’s spent her adult life collecting, including motorbikes, scooters and cars. She boasts 50 vehicles in her collection, including a … Read more
Automakers recalled millions of vehicles over the course of 2024 to address a variety of issues, typically related to the safety of the driver and passengers. The five recalls with the largest potentially affected vehicle populations this year came from four different automakers: Tesla, Ford, Honda and FCA US, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Read more
It’s known that vaping can negatively impact one’s health, but a viral moment shows just how bad it can be. Sheldon Shuffield of Fort Worth, Texas, posted a video to his TikTok account (@thisdadtiktoks) in August for his more than 600,000 followers, which now has more than two million likes and 22 million views. “Oh my God, … Read more
They can afjord it. A new report has found drivers in oil-rich Norway — the country produces roughly 2 million barrels per day — now own more electric cars than gas guzzlers, The Guardian reported. The Norwegian Road Federation (OVF) stated that out of 2.8 million private vehicles registered in the wealthy Scandinavian nation, 754,303 are … Read more
BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump’s electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall includes some X1, X3 and X5 vehicles as well as some other models. The impacted vehicles have water pumps with insufficient … Read more
According to new research, inflation is causing Americans to take better care of their current vehicle. A survey of 2,000 car owners revealed 73% of respondents have made a conscious decision to better maintain their car, due to rising vehicle costs. This was especially true for older respondents. While 60% of Gen Z said they’re … Read more
Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the US not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced. The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly … Read more
BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the US because they are equipped with airbag inflators that can explode, leading to a potentially serious injury or death. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator, the agency said. If the inflator … Read more
Steer clear. Keshawn, a car salesman and content creator, claims that there are three new vehicles on the market you should avoid purchasing. “Avoid these new cars and get something else and save your money,” the TikTokker, who goes by @lifewithkey_, asserted in a now-viral video. In the 70-second clip, posted on Jun. 28, he … Read more
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the US equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. The agency made its announcement after the Japanese automaker issued a warning on Wednesday telling vehicle owners not to drive certain … Read more
Half of Americans consider their car to be “part of the family,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American car owners revealed that 51% think of their car as part of the family — and 53% would keep their current car forever if given the option. For some, this is due to an emotional … Read more