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Toyota Plans to Limit Driver Control on City Streets, May Remove the “Off” Button for Key Safety Systems

Toyota Plans to Limit Driver Control on City Streets, May Remove the “Off” Button for Key Safety Systems

Toyota is considering prohibiting drivers from turning off certain safety features in its vehicles.

20,000 vehicles recalled by Mercedes-Benz: uncontrolled fire risk identified

20,000 vehicles recalled by Mercedes-Benz: uncontrolled fire risk identified

Nearly 20,000 Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB electric crossovers have been found to have issues with their traction batteries.

FCA US, NHTSA issue urgent “do not drive” alert for 225,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Takata air bags

FCA US, NHTSA issue urgent “do not drive” alert for 225,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Takata air bags

Federal safety regulators warned Wednesday about 225,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with Takata air bags, owners to stop driving.

Most Drivers Don’t Know What This Small Button on a Seat Belt Is For

Most Drivers Don’t Know What This Small Button on a Seat Belt Is For

The seat belt stopper explained: how it works and when it needs to be replaced.

The 5 Safest Cars of 2025 Aren't What You Think. #3 Will Surprise You

The 5 Safest Cars of 2025 Aren't What You Think. #3 Will Surprise You

Vehicle safety remains one of the top priorities in today’s automotive market.

Six Car Smells That Should Put Drivers on Alert — What They Usually Mean

Six Car Smells That Should Put Drivers on Alert — What They Usually Mean

Unusual smells inside a car aren’t just about comfort — often, your vehicle is warning you of trouble before gauges or lights do.

Many Drivers Have Been There: What Happens If You Drive With One Wheel Bolt Missing?

Many Drivers Have Been There: What Happens If You Drive With One Wheel Bolt Missing?

A missing wheel bolt or lug nut is a situation many motorists eventually run into—and it’s more serious than it might seem at first glance.

Volvo EX30: Global EV Recall Over Risk of Fire in Chinese Batteries

Volvo EX30: Global EV Recall Over Risk of Fire in Chinese Batteries

Battery issues have triggered a worldwide recall for Volvo—and a lawsuit worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Stellantis Unveils New Technology: Jeep and Ram EVs Could Get Automatic Fire Suppression Systems

Stellantis Unveils New Technology: Jeep and Ram EVs Could Get Automatic Fire Suppression Systems

Stellantis has patented an onboard fire suppression system designed to reduce the risk of battery thermal runaway in future electric vehicles.

Volvo and Geely Open the World’s Largest Automotive Safety Testing Center, Setting Five New Guinness World Records

Volvo and Geely Open the World’s Largest Automotive Safety Testing Center, Setting Five New Guinness World Records

Geely marked the opening with a crash test involving two Lynk & Co 900 vehicles

KIA recalls 250K sedans in the US due to fuel leak

KIA recalls 250K sedans in the US due to fuel leak

A widespread defect has been identified in the popular Kia K5, prompting a recall of 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential fuel-tank fire hazard.

Hackers Already Inside: Experts Uncover Vulnerabilities in “Smart” Cars — Safety Now in Question

Hackers Already Inside: Experts Uncover Vulnerabilities in “Smart” Cars — Safety Now in Question

A car on the brink of being hacked: how cyberthreats infiltrate vehicles straight from the factory.

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.