Ford Recalls Nearly 185K F-150s

Ford announced it’s recalling almost 185,000 F-150 full-size pickups. The 2021 and 2022 model-year trucks are experiencing driveshaft problems that could cause it to fracture. Ford is recalling nearly 185,000 F-150 pickups from the 2021 and 2022 model years. The … Continue reading

NHTSA Opens Investigation into Tesla Gaming Software

Journalist Vince Patton demonstrates its possible to play video games while driving his Tesla Model 3. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it is investigating 580,000 Tesla vehicles sold since 2017 that allow those seated up front to play … Continue reading

NHTSA Investigating Ram’s Diesel Pickups

<img data-attachment-id="1776420" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups/2019-ram-2500-hd/" data-orig-file="http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-5.png" data-orig-size="1420,937" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="2019 Ram 2500 HD" data-image-description=" Ram ” data-medium-file=”http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-2.png” data-large-file=”http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups.png” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1776420″ src=”http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups.png” alt width=”610″ height=”403″ srcset=”http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups.png 610w, http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-1.png 75w, http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-2.png 450w, http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-3.png 768w, http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-4.png 120w, http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nhtsa-investigating-rams-diesel-pickups-5.png 1420w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> The … Continue reading

Stellantis Investigating Multi-access Edge Computing for Use in Future Vehicles

In the future, drivers of Stellantis vehicles could employ technology that reacts far more quickly that current driver-assist systems thanks to the use of Multi-access Edge Computing, or MEC.  Stellantis is investigating its use in vehicle-to-everything connectivity, vehicle monitors, and … Continue reading

Takata’s Killer Airbags Are Still Out There

The Takata airbag recall was the largest in the automotive industry. So large, in fact, that we don’t actually know how many defective units are still floating around out there. With the recall encompassing over 100 million airbag inflators sold … Continue reading

Hybrids and Hyundai Top List of Best New Cars for Teens

The Hyundai Kona is one of the best utes for teens in the $20K to $25K range. New vehicle sales are still going strong despite some availability problems due to the chip shortage. With young drivers readying to head back … Continue reading

Senate Infrastructure Bill Seeks to Make Breathalyzers, Interior Cameras Mandatory

<img data-attachment-id="1571136" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/05/nafta-in-90-days/us-capitol/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/us-capitol–e1495132939737.jpg" data-orig-size="2000,1333" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="us-capitol" data-image-description=" Architect of the Capitol/AOC.gov Public Domain ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/us-capitol–450×300.jpg” data-large-file=”http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/senate-infrastructure-bill-seeks-to-make-breathalyzers-interior-cameras-mandatory.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1571136″ src=”http://autoclearingdealer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/senate-infrastructure-bill-seeks-to-make-breathalyzers-interior-cameras-mandatory.jpg” alt=”us-capitol, public domain” width=”610″ height=”407″> The U.S. Senate is currently considering a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that’s … Continue reading

Highway Safety Advocates Claim Latest Transportation Legislation Too Lax

Every five years, the U.S. Congress tackles issues regarding the regulation and safety of the nation’s roadways through the Surface Transportation Act — the latest version is woefully inadequate on multiple levels contends a group of politicians and safety advocates.  … Continue reading

Ford Recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs

The Ford Motor Co. is recalling 661,000 Explorer sport-utility vehicles because retention pins can fail, permitting roof rails to detach. The recall, for now, covers only SUVs sold in the United States. It has not yet responded whether it will … Continue reading

Honda Makes it Official, Lifts Cover on the 11th-Generation Civic Sedan

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan is the 11th generation of the company’s compact sedan in the U.S. In typical fashion, Honda spent the past several months teasing the arrival of an all-new Civic sedan. Now, we’re getting the first close-up … Continue reading