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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Mazda3 Recalled for Air Bag, Seat Belt Indicators

Mazda North American Operations is recalling approximately 17,016 2019 Mazda3 compact sedans and hatchbacks due to incorrect programming. The passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may mistakenly turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Mitchell Cloud Estimating Updates OEM Repair Procedures

The latest Mitchell Cloud Estimating update integrates OEM repair procedures and service information during the creation of estimates and repair plans in an effort to support proper and safe vehicle repairs, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Ram 1500 Recalled for Controller of Seat Belts, Air Bags

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 295,981 2019 to 2020 Ram 1500 vehicles because the flash memory of the occupant restraint controller may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

GM Vans Recalled for Rear Windows

General Motors is recalling an estimated 1,159 2016 to 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans because one or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Texas Begins Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign

In Texas, one in five crashes involve distracted driving which is among the reasons why the Texas Department of Transportation has launched "Heads Up, Texas," a campaign to discourage driver distractions, according to a KCBD report.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Autonomous Vehicles Can Increase Safety, 43% Say

Some 52% of Americans believe they are familiar with autonomous vehicles, and 57% of that group says they are willing to ride in them, according to a new HNTB America THINKS survey.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Auto Thefts Rise 18% in Dallas

Almost 10,000 vehicles were stolen in Dallas, Texas in 2018 — up 18% from the 7,934 auto thefts in 2017, reports Fox 4 News.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Driving Dynamics Updates Flagship Training Course

Driving Dynamics Inc. has enhanced its behind-the-wheel safety training program, DriveReady Advantage and has published its summer-fall open enrollment schedule for the course.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

2019 Sprinter Vans Recalled for High-Beam Issue

Daimler Vans USA is recalling its 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans equipped with high-beam assist because a software error in the control unit may prevent the driver from being able to switch off the high beams when intended.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

2019 Ram 1500 Recalled for Rear Driveshaft

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 10,160 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks for a driveshaft issue. Specifically, the rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke.

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