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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

1 in 6 Uber, Lyft Vehicles Have Current Safety Recall, Study Finds

Consumer Reports said that the ride-hailing companies have not done enough to ensure vehicles in open recalls are being properly fixed.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2019

National Safety Council Predicts Memorial Day Road Deaths

For the first time in four years, the National Safety Council has estimated less than 400 roadway fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

Chrysler Pacifica Minivans Recalled for Stalling

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 198,731 of its 2017 to 2019 Pacifica minivans because they may stall or lose power steering due to improperly installed wiring, according to the automaker.

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Articlesby Marianne MatthewsMay 17, 2019

How to Protect Yourself From Impaired Drivers

Remind your drivers how to spot drivers under the influence as well as what to do when they encounter one.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Auto Thefts Spike in New Orleans

Since January, 914 vehicles have been stolen in the city of New Orleans. That's about equal to the total vehicle thefts (913) in the state of North Carolina in 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Americans Want More Education on Distracted Driving

Some 89% of U.S. motorists say they need better education about the impact of distracted driving and 74% say they would pay more for a vehicle with built-in features to correct or prevent distractions on the road.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Ford Recalls Ranger, Fusion for Transmission

Ford Motor Co. recently issued two separate safety recalls for its 2019 Ranger pickup and older Fusion sedans for possible transmission problems.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Audi Q5, SQ5 Recalled for Brake Master Cylinder

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling an estimated 12,645 2018 to 2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 luxury SUVs, because the brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Volvo Offers Accident Management Service

Volvo has begun offering Accident Advisor, a smartphone-based service that provides resources for drivers shortly after they have been involved in an accident. The service could most likely be used by executive drivers.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

NHTSA Withdraws Brake-Throttle Override Mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has withdrawn its 2012 proposal requiring all passenger vehicles to include safety systems that prevent unintended acceleration.

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