Hyundai Owners Report Widespread Oil Consumption Issues, Costly Repairs
Hyundai owners across the U.S. are raising concerns about excessive oil consumption in several models, with some reporting that their cars require quarts of oil every 800 to 1,000 miles. Although Hyundai’s standard 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty covers many initial owners, subsequent buyers face costly repairs when issues arise. Zhenya Rozinskiy, a Hyundai owner, discovered his
14-Year-Old Driver Dies in Buffalo After High-Speed, Three-Vehicle Crash
A 14-year-old boy driving a stolen Hyundai Elantra died late Sunday night following a high-speed crash involving three vehicles in Buffalo, police reported. Officers spotted the Hyundai speeding around 11:20 p.m. near Elmwood and Hertel Avenue. When police attempted to pursue, the teenager ran a red light, colliding with an eastbound vehicle at Amherst, then
Volkswagen Recalls Over 100,000 Cars Due to Exploding Airbag Risk
Volkswagen is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles over concerns that the driver’s side front airbag inflator may explode, posing a severe injury or fatality risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) flagged the Volkswagen recall, affecting certain 2017-2019 VW Beetles and Beetle Convertibles, 2012-2014 Passats, 2017 Passat Wagons, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedans. According to
NHTSA Investigates 1.4 Million Honda Vehicles for Possible Engine Failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles following reports of severe engine issues that could lead to engine failure. This follows Honda’s November 2023 recall of 249,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter V6 engines after discovering a manufacturing defect in the crankshaft, potentially causing
Walmart Bolsters EV Fleet with 400 Chevrolet BrightDrop Vans
Retail giant Walmart has announced the addition of 400 Chevrolet BrightDrop electric vans to its U.S. home delivery fleet. The deployment of these cutting-edge vehicles will span several major markets, including Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando, and the San Francisco Bay Area, by the end of this year. These BrightDrop vans will be
Porsche Issues Urgent Recall for Potential Wheel Separation in 718 and 911 Models
Porsche has issued a recall for 1,851 units of its 718 and 911 sports cars from the 2024 model year due to a potential issue with the center lock wheel fastening system. The German automaker has advised owners to immediately park their vehicles and contact their local Porsche dealership. The company explains that a “center
Porsche Recalls 200 Cars Over Wheel Detachment Risk
Porsche has announced a recall of 200 vehicles due to a “manufacturing defect” that could lead to wheels detaching while driving. The recall affects three of the automaker’s most popular models, including the iconic 911. Owners of the 992-generation 911, as well as select 718 and Panamera models, have been advised to immediately cease driving
Lyft Partners with Mobileye to Roll Out Autonomous Fleets
Lyft is teaming up with Mobileye, an ADAS pioneer owned by Intel, to bring autonomous vehicle technology to its rideshare network, targeting deployment across North America. The collaboration aims to capitalize on Lyft’s vast user base, offering robotaxi services to its 40 million annual riders through Mobileye’s advanced autonomous systems. Mobileye will equip Lyft’s partner
U.S. Ends 2.5-Year Probe into Ford Engine Failures, Cites Valve Defect
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded a 2.5-year investigation into engine failures in certain Ford models after the automaker replaced engines and extended warranties on affected vehicles. The issue, which involved over 411,000 vehicles from the 2021 and 2022 model years, stemmed from intake valves in some 2.7-liter and 3-liter turbocharged
Ram Recalls 30,000 Trucks Over Stability Control Issue
Ram is recalling approximately 30,000 Ram 1500 trucks due to a stability control defect that could raise the risk of accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The recall impacts around 33,777 trucks produced between October 13, 2023, and August 11, 2024, though Ram estimates only 1% are affected. The Ram recall stems
