Auto Defects

Federal regulators look into possible defect in Tesla batteries
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Customers want to know why $760M settlement doesn't include Kia Souls
“We were surely disappointed to see that it wasn’t included in the settlement,” said Jason Levine, who…

Tesla’s futuristic door handles blamed for death in fiery wreck
“While they often get high scores on crash tests, Tesla’s focus on style over safety and features…

Keep Your Eyes On The Road And Don’t Trust Auto Braking Just Yet
“People [were] saying they were turning it off… The technology can help and does save you and…

Post Office Fiddles While Its Mail Trucks Burn
Jason Levine, who heads the Center for Auto Safety, told Trucks.com that the Postal Service should take…

Kia, Hyundai agree to settle class action lawsuits over engine fires
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kia and Hyundai announced Friday that they have agreed to settle class action lawsuits…

Hyundai, Kia reach $758 million settlement in vehicle fires class-action lawsuit
“While we are glad to see Hyundai and Kia finally acknowledge responsibility for these millions of vehicle…

When harm comes from safety tech, what to do?
“There’s a real concern that this issue is emblematic of a bigger picture for driver-assist systems, whether…