US safety agency investigating brake hose failures in Ford Explorer police SUVs
U.S. safety regulators are investigating a complaint that front brake hoses can fail on some Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUVs.
US safety agency closes probe into Toyota Camry hybrids brake problems
An eight-month investigation into brake problems with some older Toyota Camry gas-electric hybrids has been closed without a recall.
Toyota says it will boost Highlander SUV production at Indiana factory, add 300 to workforce
Toyota announced Friday it will spend $100 million to boost production of the Highlander SUV at its southwestern Indiana factory, with plans to add 300 workers in the next couple of years.
Safety advocacy group asks government to investigate Chrysler stalling complaints
An auto safety advocacy group is asking the U.S. government to investigate power system failures in thousands of Chrysler vehicles that could cause them to stall while being driven.
Ford issues 2 recalls of 160,000 vehicles for safety issues
Ford is recalling more than 160,000 vehicles in North America for two safety issues.
US safety agency lets consumers check for recall repairs via the Internet
The U.S. government is offering a free online service for drivers to find out if their vehicles have been recalled but not repaired.
US safety agency investigating whether fire truck aerial ladder recall solved the problem
U.S. safety regulators are investigating whether a recall of 156 fire trucks last year was enough to fix a problem with aerial ladders that can unexpectedly fall.
Ford recalls 83,250 cars and SUVs for faulty axles
Ford is recalling 83,250 vehicles because a faulty part could cause them to lose power or roll away if they're parked.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls nearly 41,000 LR2s, Range Rover Evoques because of air bag problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling nearly 41,000 vehicles because the front air bag on the passenger's side might not work properly in a crash.
Record rainfall and flooding slows production at Detroit automakers
Record-setting rainfall in the Detroit area has slowed vehicle production.
Volkswagen recalls 151,389 Tiguan SUVs due to stalling possibility
Volkswagen of America is recalling 151,389 Tiguan SUVs due to the possibility of stalling.
Judge denies GM motion to dismiss wrongful death case, trial set for April 2016
A Georgia judge has denied a General Motors motion to dismiss a wrongful death case against the automaker and set a trial date for April 2016.
US safety agency opens probe into Can-Am Spyder motorcycle fires
U.S. safety regulators are investigating two reports of fires in Can-Am Spyder three-wheeled motorcycles.
General Motors issues 5 more recalls covering 310,000 vehicles; biggest for Saturn Vue
General Motors is issuing five more recalls totaling 310,000 vehicles as the company cleans up past safety issues.
GM recalls SUVs for third time; power window switches can short-circuit and catch fire
General Motors is warning owners of certain older model SUVs to park the vehicles outdoors until they are repaired because they could catch fire when left unattended.
Federal regulators fine Hyundai $17.35M over failure to report brake defect in luxury cars
Hyundai has agreed to pay a $17.35 million fine for delayed reporting of a brake defect affecting Genesis luxury cars, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.
Chevrolet Tahoe for 2015 is up-styled and powered up; and sales are up, too
The big, 2015 Tahoe sport utility vehicle is thriving at Chevrolet, thanks to updated styling, a more powerful V-8, improved second-row legroom, more towing capacity and new features.
GM reports progress in recall website fix, says all recalled vehicles to be listed this week
General Motors says it has made progress in fixing its recall website so that it correctly lists all the cars that need recall repairs.
Fund accepting compensation claims from victims of GM vehicles with defective ignitions
A fund set up by General Motors to pay for deaths and injuries caused by its vehicles with faulty ignitions is accepting claims.
Leery of recall impact, General Motors boosted June sales with late-month discounts to dealers
As General Motors tackles a safety crisis, a look its numbers from June show just how intent the company is on keeping new-car sales on the rise during a record spate of safety recalls.