Tesla announced a recall covering more than 27,000 vehicles. More precisely, 27,185 Cybertrucks. This marks the fifth time the all-electric pickup has faced a safety-related callback since the first dozen Cybertrucks were handed over to customers by Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the end of November 2023. And it comes at a time when Tesla has had more recalls than any other automaker.
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Jeep Recalls Over 150,000 Wrangler and Cherokee 4Xe Models Due to Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issues a new recall for over 154,000 Wrangler and 4Xe models due to fire risk with the latest recall shining a spotlight on a growing problem for Stellantis as it struggles to contain rapidly rising number of vehicle recalls
Tesla Leads Industry in Q3 Recalls While Ford Makes Strides
A new report shows Tesla issued more recalls than any other automaker in the U.S. during the third quarter; however, they were all resolved with over-the-air updates. Plagued by recalls during the past several years, Ford made significant improvement in the period. Find out more at Headlight.News.
GM Recalling 450,000 SUVs, Pickups For Potential Brake Problem
General Motors will recall 449,671 pickups and SUVs due to faulty software that can lead to a failure of their brake fluid warning lights. The good new is that GM will use smartphone technology to make the repairs.
Biden Administration Pushes Forward with Chinese Connected Car Ban
The Biden administration pushed forward with plans to make it difficult to import vehicles from China. The Department of Commerce proposed a rule that would ban vehicles equipped with Chinese-made connected vehicle technologies. Get details at Headlight.News.
Recall Repairs Not Free with Fisker
Those sacred few Fisker Ocean owners continue to discover new ways they’re getting worked over. The latest? The now-bankrupt EV maker is only providing the parts for recalls free of charge. Owners will need to pay the labor costs. Find out more at Headlight.News.
A Week With: 2024 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T Prestige
Genesis continues to ensure its vehicles offer an impressive coalescence of luxury and performance. The 2024 G70 RWD 3.3T Prestige keeps that trend on track. Check out our review of the new G70 at Headlight.News.
VW Rolls Out More Powerful Taos for 2025
Volkswagen’s enjoying strong results in 2024, buoyed largely by their lineup of SUVs. Hoping to keep the good times rolling, VW updated with 2025 Taos with more horsepower, an updated dashboard and some exterior tweaks to keep the overall look fresh. Get the details at Headlight.News.
Ram Recalls 1.2 Million Pickups, Latest Notice is 44th Recall for Stellantis This Year
Ram recalls 1.2 million Ram 1500 pickups due to faulty stability system. Latest recall is also a growing headache for Stellantis and is the 44th that the company has had to issue this year as it continues to struggle with declining sales and rapidly decreasing profits.
Californians Could Soon Get Warned Every Time They Speed
It’s now up to California Gov. Gavin Newsom to decide whether to sign a new bill that would require automakers to install a “passive intelligent speed assistance system” into all new vehicles sold in the state starting no later than 2030. Lawmakers sent the governor the measure as part of a crackdown on speeding – which is reportedly involved in a third of the state’s fatal crashes. The measure mandates the use of a warning device but some safety advocates want to go further, installing speed limiters.
Feds Report Traffic Fatalities Fell 3.2 Percent in First Half of Year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported U.S. traffic deaths declined 3.2% during the first six months of this year. Fatalities have declined for nine straight quarters. Read the story at Headlight.News.
Ford Enjoys Massive Sales Spike in August
Ford Motor Co. reported an impressive 13.4% jump in sales last month. Like many automakers, the company’s sales efforts this summer were throttled by the cyberattack on dealer management software and other factors. However, the company made up for lost time in August. Get details at Headlight.News.