Mercedes recalls more than 147,000 vehicles to fix engine compartment seal that may spark fire
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 147,000 sedans and station wagons made over the past few years to fix a problem with an engine compartment seal that could spark a fire.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls nearly 62,000 vehicles over passenger side air bag flaw
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 61,793 vehicles because the front, passenger-side air bag may be disabled if a lightweight adult sits in the seat.
Student in grave condition among 7 infected with 'superbug' at Los Angeles hospital
Among the seven people infected by a "superbug" outbreak tied to medical instruments at a Los Angeles hospital is an 18-year-old student who has spent nearly three months in the hospital and is in grave condition, his attorney said.
5 things to know about the government's Takata air bag recall investigation
Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. isn't cooperating with the government's investigation of its air bags, the National Highway Safety Administration said Friday as it imposed fines of $14,000 a day that will continue until key safety information is provided.
GM hires new legal chief to replace man criticized by senators over ignition switch recall
General Motors has hired a top lawyer from a large plastics and chemical company as its new general counsel.
West Virginia oil train 1 of 3 that recently derailed with tank cars meeting safer standards
The fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in West Virginia is one of three in the past year involving tank cars that already meet a higher safety standard than what federal law requires — leading some to suggest even tougher requirements that industry representatives say would be prohibitively costly.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta boasts new turbo diesel, freshened styling
For 2015, Volkswagen's best-selling vehicle, the Jetta compact sedan, builds on its fine road handling character and adds a nicer interior, freshened front and rear styling, new safety features and a more fuel thrifty diesel engine.
Drugmaker enlists support from lawmakers, women's groups to boost bid for female sex pill
The makers of a twice-rejected pill designed to boost female libido are resubmitting their drug to federal health regulators, following a recent lobbying blitz by politicians, women's groups and consumer advocates aimed at pushing it onto the market.
West Virginia train derailment sends tanker with crude oil into river; sparks house fire
A train carrying crude oil derailed in southern West Virginia on Monday, sending at least one tanker into the Kanawha River and sparking a house fire, officials said.
GM recalls more than 81,000 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 cars for power steering problem
General Motors is recalling more than 81,000 vehicles because of problems that can cause power steering to fail.
Apples modified to resist bruising get federal OK; first ones may be available in late 2016
Don't expect to see them soon, but they could be coming to your local grocery store — two types of apples genetically modified to resist turning brown after they're bruised or sliced.
Recalls this week include fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, bicycles, motorcycles
About 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers are being recalled because of a faulty valve that can make the device ineffective.
FDA Oks new drug for hard-to-treat thyroid cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new drug for hard-to-treat thyroid cancer, two months ahead of schedule.
US safety agency says automakers recalled nearly 64M vehicles last year, shattering old record
Government statistics show that automakers issued 803 recalls totaling almost 64 million vehicles in the U.S. last year, more than double the old record set a decade earlier.
Johnson & Johnson starts ambitious projects to predict who'll get a disease _ then prevent it
Imagine being able to identify people likely to develop a particular disease — and then stop it before it starts.
Subaru Outback is roomier, has new standard safety features, handsome look for 2015
The Subaru Outback, one of the best vehicles at gracefully blending car and sport utility characteristics, is revamped for 2015 with more interior room than ever, improved ride, handsome looks and more features.
Fires, deaths continue more than a year after recall of Jeeps with gas tanks behind rear axle
As Kayla White slowed her SUV behind two other cars to exit a suburban Detroit freeway on Veterans Day, it was rammed from behind by a Cadillac STS.
Autopsy finds Texas man died after minor crash when air bag spewed metal disc into his neck
An autopsy has found that a metal disc from a defective air bag sliced into a Texas man's neck and killed him after a low-speed car accident last month near Houston.
Land Rover and Jaguar will recall 104,000 vehicles over brake and light problems
Land Rover and Jaguar are recalling 104,000 vehicles because of problems with the brakes and lights.
Recalls this week include toy car sets, space heaters, push toys, chandeliers, high chairs
More than 250,000 toy car sets sold at Family Dollar Stores have been recalled because the cars have sharp edges that can cut children.