IRVINE, CA - A recent poll conducted by Kelley Blue Book shows that despite continuing warnings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the potential dangers of in-vehicle cell phone use, the average driver still seems reluctant to stop using one while on the road.
Read More →WASHINGTON - Because of a power steering problem, Mercedes Benz USA is recalling more than 85,000 MY 2010 C-Class Model 204, MY 2010 E-Class Model 212, and MY 2010-2011 E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet Model 207 vehicles.
Read More →WASHINGTON - Dexter Axle is recalling 685 trailer axle assemblies manufactured Aug. 15-30 of this year. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Read More →WASHINGTON - Kenworth Truck Co., a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc., is recalling more than 3,000 MY 2011 T660, T800, W900, C500, T440 and T470 trucks manufactured from April 1, 2009, through Aug. 30, 2010.
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NHTSA’s updated safety rating program could result in lower ratings for 2011-MY vehicles, even though vehicles are no less safe than those of the previous model-year.
Read More →EL SEGUNDO, CA - Statistics show that 2009 was the least deadly year on American roads in nearly 60 years. With the growing use of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), that momentum should continue into the future.
Read More →SAN ANTONIO, TX - With deer mating season beginning this fall, drivers in a number of states need to take special care to avoid collisions with deer crossing roads.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation on Oct. 5 unveiled an upgraded 5-Star Safety Ratings System for new vehicles and released the safety ratings for the first 2011 model-year vehicles tested under the program.
Read More →WASHINGTON - BMW of North America is recalling more than 198,300 vehicles because of a potential power assist braking problem. The safety recall affects certain MY 2004-2010 5-Series, MY 2004-2010 6-Series and MY 2002-2008 7-Series vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The agencies announced they will begin the process of developing tougher greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks built in model-years 2017 through 2025.
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