500,000 Honda And Acura Vehicles Probed For ‘Sticky Steering’ Linked To 13 Crashes | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> After they’ve been driving in a straight line for a while, owners complain that certain Honda vehicles’ steering wheels can become stuck in place 11 hours ago <!––> <!– –> American automotive regulators are expanding their investigating […]
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The New Range Rover Could Spew Engine Oil Onto The Road
The New Range Rover Could Spew Engine Oil Onto The Road | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The issue impacts Range Rover models with the available 4.4-liter V8 built between September 4, 2023, and October 10, 2023 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> More than 1,500 Range Rover models from the […]
Read MoreLatest McLaren Artura Recall Is Over A Fire Risk From Bad Fuel Pipe
Latest McLaren Artura Recall Is Over A Fire Risk From Bad Fuel Pipe | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Yet another problem has emerged for the McLaren Artura, which could lead to a fuel leak and, ultimately, a fire 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The McLaren Artura is an impressive supercar, but it has been […]
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Land Rover’s Defenders From TReK Off-Road Competition Can’t Catch A Brake Leading To Recall
Land Rover’s Defenders From TReK Off-Road Competition Can’t Catch A Brake Leading To Recall | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> JLR has revealed that it didn’t install the brake calipers on the Defender 130 TReK models correctly https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> The Land Rover Defender is loved for its […]
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Facelifted Tesla Model 3 Catches Up With The Times Gaining An Active Hood
Facelifted Tesla Model 3 Catches Up With The Times Gaining An Active Hood | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> It remains unclear if updated Model 3s sold in the U.S. will be equipped with the same pedestrian safety feature https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> The thoroughly updated 2024 Tesla Model […]
Read MoreFeds Re-Probe Toyota Prius Braking Issues After New Complaint Surfaces
Feds Re-Probe Toyota Prius Braking Issues After New Complaint Surfaces | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> This new investigation comes after a report of one owner who says they had their brakes go out completely 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Years ago the NHTSA investigated the Toyota Prius over potential issues with its brake actuator […]
Read MoreFeds Investigate Ford Expedition For Seatbelts Pretensioners That Could Explode For No Reason
Feds Investigate Ford Expedition For Seatbelts Pretensioners That Could Explode For No Reason | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> 2019 Ford Expedition owners are complaining that their seatbelt pretensioners are popping unexpectedly, scaring and sometimes hurting them 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> When you crash in a modern vehicle, it sets off a tightly choreographed […]
Read More‘I’m a Doomer’: OpenAI’s New Interim CEO Wants to Slow AI Progress Down
The new CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI is a self-professed artificial intelligence “doomer” who has railed against a vision of unfettered AI development championed by powerful figures in Silicon Valley. The tech world is still reeling after a chaotic weekend that saw former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ousted by the company board, enter negotiations to […]
Read MoreNissan Titan Under Investigation After Catastrophic Diesel Engine Failures
Nissan Titan Under Investigation After Catastrophic Diesel Engine Failures | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Diesel trucks from 2016 though 2019 could be affected to the tune of some 38,000 units in total 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> After years of complaints within the Nissan Titan community regarding broken crankshafts, the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
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Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, And Outback Have A Leaky Problem In The U.S.
Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, And Outback Have A Leaky Problem In The U.S. | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The brand says a worn welding jig used at a supplier in the first half of 2021 is behind the issue https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Almost 100,000 Subaru models have […]
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U.S. Lawmakers Question Chinese Self-Driving Firms On How They Handle Their Data
U.S. Lawmakers Question Chinese Self-Driving Firms On How They Handle Their Data | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Bipartisan lawmakers are worried Chinese autonomous vehicle firms may be sharing sensitive data with the CCP https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A group of 14 House lawmakers in the U.S. have sent […]
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Tesla Embraces Advertising With First-Ever YouTube Spot
Tesla Embraces Advertising With First-Ever YouTube Spot | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Elon Musk famously hates advertisements but as softened his tone on them over the past 12 months https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 12 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Tesla is finally venturing into the world of advertising with social media users discovering a […]
Read MoreVW Has To Recall 24,000 ID.4s Because Their Sunshades Are… Too Flammable?
VW Has To Recall 24,000 ID.4s Because Their Sunshades Are… Too Flammable? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Despite testing it before production, VW has found that material used to make the 2023-2024 ID.4’s panoramic sunroof shade is not sufficiently fire retardant 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> There are a lot of concerns around electric […]
Read MoreSubaru Recalls Forester, Impreza And More For Cracking Front Driveshaft
Subaru Recalls Forester, Impreza And More For Cracking Front Driveshaft | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Certain Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza, WRX, and Forester may have been equipped with a brittle driveshaft component, that could result in a loss of power, or a rollaway 12 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Subaru’s claims of providing drivers with full-time […]
Read MoreCrash With 9 Fatalities Might Lead To Speed-Limiting Features In All New Cars
Crash With 9 Fatalities Might Lead To Speed-Limiting Features In All New Cars | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The NTSB wants to mandate tech in all new cars that would eliminate a driver’s ability to go any faster than the posted speed limit 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> On January 29th, 2022, the driver […]
Read MoreChrysler Advises 2023 Pacifica PHEV Owners Not To Park Near Buildings Over Fire Risk
Chrysler Advises 2023 Pacifica PHEV Owners Not To Park Near Buildings Over Fire Risk | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Proving once again that it’s the hottest minivan on the market, Chrysler is recalling the 2023 Pacifica PHEV over an issue with the 12V battery that could lead to a fire 5 hours ago <!––> <!– […]
Read MoreFord Recalls 13 Super Duty Trucks Because The Wheels Might Fall Off
Ford Recalls 13 Super Duty Trucks Because The Wheels Might Fall Off | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> One truck with a front wheel that fell off sparked this recall and now Ford says it’s narrowed it down to just 13 pickups 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford just issued a new recall for 13 […]
Read MoreFeds Investigate How Frequently Kia Sorento Engines Blow After Dozen Complaints
Feds Investigate How Frequently Kia Sorento Engines Blow After Dozen Complaints | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Customers are complaining that the 3.3-liter engines in their 2016-2017 Kia Sorentos are blowing, leading to a loss of power, and a NHTSA investigation November 15, 2023 at 12:29 <!––> <!– –> Federal regulators in the United States are […]
Read MoreBoxy Design May Be All The Rage, But It Has A Deadly Downside For Pedestrians
Boxy Design May Be All The Rage, But It Has A Deadly Downside For Pedestrians | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Size isn’t the only important factor in determining how dangerous a vehicle is to pedestrians, as blunt front ends and flat hoods lead to more head injuries, the IIHS finds 11 hours ago <!––> <!– […]
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BYD Seal And Dolphin Get Top Safety Marks Down Under
BYD Seal And Dolphin Get Top Safety Marks Down Under | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest EV and priced from just AU$38,890 while the Seal starts at AU$49,888 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Two of the most eagerly-awaited electric vehicles to land on Australian shores, […]
Read MoreMercedes Recalls 7 GLCs Because Their Windows Might Fall Out
Mercedes Recalls 7 GLCs Because Their Windows Might Fall Out | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A supplier mislabeled a shipment of window adhesive, meaning that the windshield and other glass on the 2024 GLC 300 could pop out 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> If you’re driving down the highway, and you find yourself behind […]
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Tesla’s Yoke-A-Doodle-Doo: Airbags From Round Steering Wheels Used In Yokes And Vice-Vera
Tesla’s Yoke-A-Doodle-Doo: Airbags From Round Steering Wheels Used In Yokes And Vice-Vera | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The automaker has revealed that 159 vehicles in the U.S. are equipped with the incorrect driver airbags due to ‘service operators’ installing mismatched safety equipment https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Tesla’s seemingly […]
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A Loose Ball Bearing Could Break The Honda Pilot’s Steering
A Loose Ball Bearing Could Break The Honda Pilot’s Steering | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Impacted Pilot models were manufactured between June 30, 2023, and September 25, 2023 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> More than 500 Honda Pilot models from the 2023 and 2024 model years have been recalled […]
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Cruise Recalls Robotaxis For Software Fix To Prevent Them From Dragging Pedestrians Along The Road
Cruise Recalls Robotaxis For Software Fix To Prevent Them From Dragging Pedestrians Along The Road | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The company has not yet said when its fleet of autonomous vehicles will return to public roads https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Cruise is recalling 950 of its autonomous […]
Read MoreMercedes Recalls GLS 580 Because Its Sunroof Automatically Closes In Car Wash Mode
Mercedes Recalls GLS 580 Because Its Sunroof Automatically Closes In Car Wash Mode | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> While the concept of the car automatically closing the sunroof during a car wash might seem like a sensible idea, regulators disagree, leading to the recall of Merc’s SUV 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> The circumstances […]
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Beware, Aftermarket Decorative Steering Wheel Badges Can Become Lethal Projectiles In A Crash
Beware, Aftermarket Decorative Steering Wheel Badges Can Become Lethal Projectiles In A Crash | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The warning comes after a driver lost sight in one eye when a steering wheel attachment hit them during a crash https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Regulators in the U.S. are […]
Read MoreLarge Crew Cab Pickups Fail To Protect Rear Passengers In Crash Tests
Large Crew Cab Pickups Fail To Protect Rear Passengers In Crash Tests | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Dummies designed to simulate 12-year-olds in the rear seats of crew cab pickups slid in their restraints, causing the Tundra, Silverado, F-150, and Ram 1500 to earn poor ratings from the IIHS 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> […]
Read MoreRight On Red Bans Gain Traction Amid Mounting Pedestrian Safety Concerns
Right On Red Bans Gain Traction Amid Mounting Pedestrian Safety Concerns | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> With pedestrian safety in America at its lowest, certain cities are considering a ban on right turns on red lights, while opponents argue that the effectiveness of this solution remains unclear 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> American drivers’ […]
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Subaru To Fix 2024 Foresters That May Leak Coolant And Catch Fire Before They’re Delivered
Subaru To Fix 2024 Foresters That May Leak Coolant And Catch Fire Before They’re Delivered | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Forester models built on September 13 and 14 this year pose a fire risk as the leaked coolant could contact the exhaust https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A small […]
Read MoreKarma’s A Cop: Road Rage Florida Driver Flashes Gun At Off-Duty Cop
Karma’s A Cop: Road Rage Florida Driver Flashes Gun At Off-Duty Cop | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The man was allegedly upset with traffic and decided to attempt to intimidate the officer who was off-duty and driving with his family 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Police in Polk County arrested a man at his […]
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2020-2023 Ford Mustangs Will Not Alert Drivers When Brake Fluid Runs Low
2020-2023 Ford Mustangs Will Not Alert Drivers When Brake Fluid Runs Low | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Ford points out that the brake fluid reservoir issue does not impact the new 2024 Mustang https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Ford has issued a large recall for 2020-2023 Mustang models sold […]
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