CNN: Cops help Prius driver stop runaway (w/Video)
As part of one of Toyota’s recalls, the 2004-2009 Prius already has enough attention. Adding to this is a video and report of a California […]
Recalls
PedalGate Update – with Video
Toyota pushed back yesterday, and hard. They say that Dr. Gilbert, who worked with ABC News to show the unintended acceleration problem with a Toyota […]
Ouch! Mazda CX-9 recalled over too-hot seat heaters
With every new electronic gizmo added to a car, there’s a chance that something can go wrong. Even with decades-old technology, a fault might be […]
Nissan to recall 539,864 vehicles for brake pins, fuel gauges
What is it with braking systems on vehicles these days? Have automakers lost their minds? I believe it to be a combination of trying to […]
GM Recalls 1.3 million Chevy Cobalts and Pontiac G5s
As a result of an earlier investigation, GM has announced the recall of 1.3 million cars. The bulk of them are in America, and are […]
PedalGate: Updates from this week
So the hearings are going on in Congress, with consumers, senators, congressmen, Akio Toyoda and the NHTSA, among others. Ed Towns, who has spearheaded efforts […]
Breaking News: Hyundai stops sales of 2011 Sonata
AutoBlog is breaking the news that Hyundai has ordered all sales of 2011 Sonatas to be stopped, due to a faulty door lock. Many Fords […]
Toyota expands application of Brake Override system
A while back, I wrote that Toyota was installing a “brake override” system on its cars. As it turns out, they’ve also begun adding the […]
ABC News tests Toyota, finds a reason for runaways
So, after the news that Toyota has turned over “secret” documents to the US Government, it looks like ABC News has tested a Toyota Avalon […]
Is Nissan having problem with its driveshafts?
According to TheDetroitBureau.com, Nissan is reportedly investigating the driveshafts sourced for its trucks and SUVs from Dana Corporation. This affects both Nissan and Infiniti, but […]