Ferrari is recalling 80 12 Cilindri models in the United States because the rear and side windows are too darkly tinted to comply with regulations. According to Documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationblack rear and side windows do not provide 70% light transmission. Ferrari will be his successor… Source: Car and Driver
In fact, sales in the first quarter of 2026 are not bad for the auto industry thanks to tax refunds, but there are concerns about the instability of the global economy. Industry analyst firm Cox Automotive predicts that 15.8 million new cars will be sold in the U.S. in 2026, down from 16.2 million last year. The winners are hybrid Read More
Toyota’s Prius Hybrid and its plug-in hybrids are affected by a recall regarding rear doors. Toyota will recall 141,286 Priuses (model years 2023 to 2026) to resolve an issue that could cause the rear doors to open unexpectedly. Owners with defective door opener switches are asked to take their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Source: Car and Driver
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Ram is recalling 52,565 HD pickup trucks due to problems with the traction control and airbag systems, both of which may not function properly. Documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Indicates the problem is due to a defect in the occupant restraint control module. All affected models are 2025 models and… Source: Car and Driver
Shah and Curry’s research that led them to the discovery of Subaru’s vulnerabilities began when they found that Curry’s mother’s Starlink app connected to the domain SubaruCS.com, which they realized was an administrative domain for employees. Scouring that site for security flaws, they found that they could reset employees’ passwords simply by… Photo and Credits: This article is from Andy Read More
Ford is recalling 295,449 Super Duty trucks that are equipped with diesel engines and run on biodiesel fuel, citing a risk of fuel pump failure if left unused for an extended period of time. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of: Ford speaks to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration When trucks are left unused, biodiesel is used… Photo Read More
Toyota has recalled 8,057 2023 and 2024 model Corolla and Corolla hybrid vehicles due to the risk of steering shaft damage. The company told federal safety officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: “A crack may have developed in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly…” Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on Read More
Honda has recalled 205,760 SUVs because they could leak fuel in an accident and cause a fire. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of: Honda reported to federal safety regulators that factory workers used an “out-of-order process” to connect the fuel neck tube and fuel filler pipe. Photo and Credits: This article appeared at KBB News on 2024-12-25 Read More
BMW has recalled 130 2025 X4 SUVs due to a frame issue that could cause head airbags to be damaged during deployment and no longer function properly. BMW told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that these SUVs may have a small crack in the left inside roof frame. Deploying airbags can get caught in these… Photo and Credits: Read More