BMW Recalls 100,000+ Vehicles Over Overheating Starter Motor
BMW is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential issue with the starter motor that could lead to overheating, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The BMW cars recall affects 105,558 crossovers and sedans, including popular models like the X5, X7, and the 3 and 7
Tesla Catches Fire in Tijuana After Illegal Power Hookup
A Tesla in Tijuana burst into flames after being illegally connected to a powerline, setting a neighboring house on fire. The incident happened in a low-income neighborhood where illicit electricity hookups are common. The fire, fueled by the car’s lithium batteries, proved difficult for firefighters to control. Rafael Carrillo, Tijuana’s fire chief, reportedly stated that
Nissan Develops Heat-Reflecting Paint to Cool Cars
Japanese automaker Nissan is testing a heat-reflecting white paint designed to cool the exterior of its cars by up to 22 degrees Fahrenheit and the interiors by nine degrees Fahrenheit. Nissan’s innovative paint aims to prevent cars from becoming unbearably hot when parked in the sun, reducing the need for air-conditioning. This initiative is part
NHTSA Opens Investigation into Steering Issues in Nissan Rogue Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary evaluation into 77,131 Nissan Rogue vehicles from the 2021 model year due to reported steering tie rod problems. The investigation, announced on Wednesday, aims to determine the safety implications, frequency, and root cause of inner tie rod failures that have reportedly led to a
Tesla Issues Remote Recall for 1.7 Million Vehicles in China
Tesla is performing a remote recall of 1.7 million vehicles in China via an over-the-air software update, the state market regulator announced on Tuesday. The Tesla remote recall, affecting the company’s second-largest market, includes imported Model S and Model X vehicles, as well as China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The issue involves a
Mazda Owners Face New Subscription Fees for Connected Services
Mazda’s complimentary three-year Connected Services trial is ending for some customers, sparking dissatisfaction on social media over the new $10 monthly subscription fee required to continue accessing features like remote start. Mazda has been transparent about offering Connected Services as a free trial for new car buyers since its launch in 2019. Although the company
CarShield and American Auto Shield to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Charges
CarShield and its administrator, American Auto Shield (AAS), will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges over deceptive advertising and telemarketing practices. The FTC found that many CarShield customers faced unexpected repair costs despite paying up to $120 per month for vehicle service contracts (VSCs). Celebrity endorsements in CarShield’s ads also allegedly
Regulator Moves Closer to Recall of Nearly One Million Dodge Journey SUVs
U.S. auto safety regulators are progressing towards a recall of nearly one million Dodge Journey SUVs after a tragic incident in 2022 where a woman was trapped and died when her vehicle caught fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its initial investigation, opened last year, to an engineering analysis and expanded
NHTSA Forces Recall of 51 Million Airbag Inflators by ARC Automotive
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the forced recall of 51 million airbag inflators in over 49 million vehicles. This recall, close in scale to the Takata airbag recall affecting 67 million cars, involves inflators made by Tennessee-based ARC Automotive. The ARC Automotive airbag inflator recall order impacts at least 13 automakers, including
Nyobolt Unveils Electric Vehicle with 5-Minute Rapid Charging
Nyobolt, a U.K.-based battery technology firm, has introduced an electric vehicle prototype capable of charging from 10% to 80% in just under five minutes. This groundbreaking innovation adds 120 miles of range almost instantly, far surpassing the speediest EVs currently available. The Nyobolt rapid charging technology is powered by a unique battery with patented carbon