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News stories & other fine automotive happenings.
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U.S. Traffic Deaths For 2021 Increased From 2020
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates nearly 43,000 people were killed in 2021.
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Honda Ridgeline Tailgate Wiring Harness Lawsuit Hangs On
Owners claim the Honda Ridgeline tailgate wiring harnesses cause backup camera failures.
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Advanced Driver Assistance System Research Shows Systems Fail
AAA engineers find cars have trouble with safety features during certain crash scenerios.
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Chrysler HEMI Engine Ticking Noise Causes Lawsuit
Gen III 5.7-liter HEMI and 6.4-liter HEMI 392 V8 engines allegedly have valve train problems.
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Acura Bluetooth Battery Drain Lawsuit Heads to Trial
Acura HandsFreeLink systems allegedly have defects that cause drained batteries.
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Nissan Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Dismissed
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Judge ends Nissan sunroof class action lawsuit which alleges the glass explodes while driving.
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GM CarBravo Announcement Gains Unlikely Fans
GM says all used vehicles sold through its CarBravo service will not be sold if under recalls.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA250 SUVs Shift Into NEUTRAL, Says Lawsuit
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 owner says the SUVs suddenly shift into NEUTRAL.
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GM Transmission Lawsuit Involves 8-Speed Automatics
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GM Hydra-Matic 8-speed 8L45 and 8L90 automatic transmissions allegedly jerk and lurch.
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Subaru Battery Drain Lawsuit Settlement Reached
Subaru agrees to settle class action lawsuit that alleges software errors cause battery drain.
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Most RainBrella Glass Treatment Lawsuit Claims Dismissed
Judge rules Wisconsin plaintiff cannot proceed with a nationwide RainBrella class action lawsuit.
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Hyundai Argues ABS Module Lawsuit Should Be Dismissed
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Hyundai ABS module recalls allegedly don't help when the vehicles are running.
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Mazda Fuel Pump Recall Inadequate, Alleges Lawsuit
Mazda and DENSO fuel pumps may fail from impellers that damage the pumps.
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Chrysler Destination Charge Lawsuit Filed in Delaware
Owners claim Chrysler makes a profit from the delivery and destination fees on new vehicles.
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Ford Destination Charge Lawsuit Sent to Arbitration
Plaintiff alleges she didn't know Ford made a profit from the destination and delivery fee.
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Hyundai ABS Module Repairs Failed, Alleges Lawsuit
Multiple Hyundai and Kia ABS module recalls included allegedly inadequate repairs.
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GM PCV Lawsuit Alleges Rear Main Seal Leaks Oil
Buick, Chevy and GMC vehicles allegedly have PCV system orifices that get clogged.
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Volvo Oil Consumption Class Action Blames Piston Rings
Class action lawsuit alleges Volvo 2L 4-cylinder and 2.5L 5-cylinder engines are defective.
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Mercedes Transmission Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed
Mercedes-Benz 722.9 7G-Tronic transmissions allegedly cause the vehicles to enter limp mode.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid Gas Tank Size Causes Lawsuit
Toyota owners claim the gas tanks don't hold as much fuel as advertised.
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