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.
U.S. Authorities to Investigate 2.9 Million Teslas with Autopilot After Multiple Crashes
Tesla has not yet commented on the reports.
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
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
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
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
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.
Car Humming, Knocking, or Crunching? What Those Sounds Really Mean
Clicks, crunches, and squeals could be warning signs of suspension or engine trouble.
New “Robo-Cop” Hits the Streets of Miami: First Driverless Police Patrol Car in the U.S. Goes on Duty
It’s built on the popular Ford Police Interceptor Utility platform.
Google Maps Says ‘Turn Right,’ Driver Ends Up Two Hours Late to Work
Navigation apps like Google Maps are meant to make driving simpler, but even a tiny error can turn a normal trip into a major headache.
Belt and Braces: Volvo Reinvents Seatbelt Safety with a Smarter, More Adaptive Design
The Swedish automaker’s next-generation seatbelt adjusts automatically to the severity and dynamics of a collision.
Nissan Recalls Older Leaf Models in the U.S. Over Battery Overheating Risk
Nissan Leaf owners are being advised not to charge their cars due to the risk of fire.
BMW recalls 195,000 cars in the U.S. over fire risk
Major concerns — BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Recalled Over Fire Risk During Refueling: GM Issues Warning to Owners
In Japan, General Motors Japan has officially notified the Ministry of Transport about the launch of a recall campaign affecting Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sports cars.
Ford Recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Over Fire Risk, Citing 2020 Pandemic Disruptions
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 4,632 units of the 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.