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What’s That Little Button on Your Seat Belt For? The Answer Might Surprise You

What’s That Little Button on Your Seat Belt For? The Answer Might Surprise You

That tiny dot on your car’s seat belt is easy to overlook.

Why Modern Engines Hide Under Plastic — and What That Cover Really Does

Why Modern Engines Hide Under Plastic — and What That Cover Really Does

Plastic engine covers: practical protection or just extra clutter? What every driver should know.

Stellantis recalls nearly 300,000 Dodge vehicles over rollaway risk

Stellantis recalls nearly 300,000 Dodge vehicles over rollaway risk

Federal regulators say a shifter cable defect on some used Dodge Dart cars can impede safe parking.

Audi Q4 e-tron Misses Key Safety Benchmark in U.S. Testing

Audi Q4 e-tron Misses Key Safety Benchmark in U.S. Testing

The Audi Q4 e-tron received the lowest possible safety rating in the latest IIHS crash test.

Ford Launches Two Major Safety Recalls Affecting Nearly 1.5 Million Vehicles Across the U.S.

Ford Launches Two Major Safety Recalls Affecting Nearly 1.5 Million Vehicles Across the U.S.

Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million vehicles due to faulty rearview cameras and a potential fire hazard.

Ford and Lincoln Recall 60,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk — Dozens of Incidents Already Reported

Ford and Lincoln Recall 60,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk — Dozens of Incidents Already Reported

The situation is especially concerning in Canada, where 46 vehicle fires have already been confirmed.

Had Your Wheels Balanced, but the Steering Wheel Still Shakes on the Highway? Here’s What to Do

Had Your Wheels Balanced, but the Steering Wheel Still Shakes on the Highway? Here’s What to Do

A surprisingly common issue—one that many drivers tend to ignore, but really shouldn’t.

Many Americans Confuse Automatic Parking with Autopilot: The Difference Between APA and AVP

Many Americans Confuse Automatic Parking with Autopilot: The Difference Between APA and AVP

Automatic parking allows a vehicle to park itself without manual control, making it a true convenience for drivers.

Toyota Recalls Nearly 400,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Due to Serious Problems

Toyota Recalls Nearly 400,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Due to Serious Problems

A major recall affects Toyota SUVs and pickups — about 400,000 vehicles will head to dealerships for a software fix.

“Air Wall”: Ford Patents a Ceiling-Mounted Airbag to Protect Rear Passengers

“Air Wall”: Ford Patents a Ceiling-Mounted Airbag to Protect Rear Passengers

Ford has patented a new safety system featuring an airbag designed specifically for the second-row seats.

Ford Developing Virtual Keypad: Unlock Your Car With Hand Gestures Instead of a Code

Ford Developing Virtual Keypad: Unlock Your Car With Hand Gestures Instead of a Code

In an era when cars use NFC, biometrics, and smartphones as keys, Ford is still standing by its trusty old Securicode digital keypad.

Volkswagen and Audi Recall Over 1,000 Vehicles Due to Seatbelt Defect

Volkswagen and Audi Recall Over 1,000 Vehicles Due to Seatbelt Defect

Audi and Volkswagen are rushing to fix a safety flaw that could prove deadly.

Tesla Model Y Owners Invent Their Own Ways to Open Rear Doors

Tesla Model Y Owners Invent Their Own Ways to Open Rear Doors

In recent years, Tesla Model Y owners have encountered an unexpected issue: some versions of the electric SUV lack a simple manual way to open the rear doors.