After hundreds of complaints from Toyota owners around the United States, Toyota is recalling 2.4 million of its hybrid Auris and Prius models for defective vehicle parts. This stands as one of the most surprising auto recall and Toyota recall events in history. The auto recall includes Toyota Prius models from 2010 to 2014. The […]
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While all accidents can be deadly, accidents involving trucks are always especially serious due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. Unfortunately, studies show that 2017 was one of the worst years on record for fatalities caused by a truck accident. Below, we’ll take a look at these statistics, explore what might be […]
Every day, it seems like a major company is issuing a product recall on a significant and popular item. Today, that company happens to be Dodge. The prolific auto manufacturer is known for producing some of the most popular vehicle models on the open market today, including the Challenger and the Charger. Unfortunately, this also […]
When parents place their child in a car, their number one priority is the safety of their child. This is why many parents invest in cars with extra airbags, high crash-test safety ratings, car seats, booster seats, and a variety of other restraint systems. They expect these investments to increase the safety of their child; […]
The number of car accidents on the highways in Texas is decreasing, but there are still thousands of people affected by car accidents. Many of these auto accidents are caused by speeding or drunk driving. One of the best ways to avoid an auto accident is to remain informed and know what to look for […]
Mark Rosekind, NHTSA Chief may reopen the probe of older Jeeps depending on the March, 2015 data which reflects the progress of repairs under the 2013 Recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Libertys. Why the Aggressive Threats? What stands in the balance for Chrysler and Jeep could be a high-cost recall. That cost follows […]
Mark Rosekind, new administrator of the NHTSA, will have his hands full trying to combat a revolving-door situation between NHTSA staff and industry officials. These two groups have been trading places, with expected results of non-action with regard to vehicle safety and improved gas mileage efforts. Attrition of seasoned officials at the NHTSA into the […]