Recall Warning: Volvo XC90 Seat Belts

Volvo announced a recall of approximately 3,000 XC90 SUVs from 2015 to 2024 model years due to second-row seat belts potentially not functioning properly. The company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the screws attaching both the buckle and the lower belt anchor “may not have been tightened to the correct torque.” Source: Kelley Blue Book

Large Pickup Stumbles During Rear Seat Crash Test

The full-size pickup underperformed in a new crash test evaluating rear-seat passenger safety. Of the four trucks tested, he was the only one to achieve a score above his worst. But these aren’t the only vehicles that struggled during testing. The agency is rolling out new inspection procedures for all types of vehicles. So far, everything… Source: Kelley Blue Book

Letter From The Editor: Take A Seat.

From Car and Driver November 2023 issue. Our production manager, Juli Burke, asked us an interesting question. Her parents-in-law were considering a new SUV and were dissatisfied with the firmness of the cushions in her BMW and Mercedes, and wanted to know which car seats were the most comfortable. We have a lot of questions about buying a car, and Read More