NHTSA Opens New Investigations Into Ford and GM Vehicles Over Safety Complaints

General Motors electric vehicle lineup displayed against a Detroit skyline

General Motors and Ford are facing fresh scrutiny from U.S. safety regulators as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) examines separate complaints involving braking systems. The developments put two of America’s largest automakers under…

Jeep Recalls Nearly 90,000 Grand Cherokee SUVs Over Brake System Software Issue

Jeep Grand Cherokee Tackles Rugged Terrain With Confidence and Capability

Jeep is facing another safety-related issue involving the Grand Cherokee, with a recall affecting tens of thousands of SUVs because of a problem involving the vehicle’s electronic braking system. The issue is significant because modern…

Chinese EV Makers Are Closing the Gap With German Car Brands in Europe

XPeng P7 Makes a Bold Entrance With Futuristic Design and Performance

Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers are becoming a serious challenge for established German automakers in Europe, changing the competitive landscape of a market long dominated by Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Companies such as BYD and XPeng are…

Automakers Are Reconsidering Overcomplicated Car Technology as Drivers Demand Simpler Controls

Driver adjusts electric vehicle charging settings through the central touchscreen while driving

For much of the past decade, automakers treated the touchscreen as a symbol of automotive progress. Physical buttons and knobs steadily disappeared as manufacturers replaced them with large displays capable of controlling climate settings, audio,…

Kia Recalls 21,000+ EV9 Electric SUVs Over Passenger-Airbag Safety Risk

Kia EV9 parked along a coastal road overlooking the ocean at sunset

Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs in the United States after discovering a problem with the front passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS), which could prevent the vehicle from correctly identifying a child or child…

10 Massive Production Motorcycles That Tipped the Scales

Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle parked beside a scenic road surrounded by lush greenery

Some motorcycles are built to feel light, agile, and almost effortless to move. Others take a very different approach. They pack enormous engines, large fuel tanks, touring equipment, audio systems, luggage, substantial frames, and passenger-focused…

4 Warning Lights Mechanics Act On and 4 They Ignore

A vehicle dashboard displays multiple warning and indicator lights illuminated across the instrument cluster

A dashboard warning light can instantly change how a driver feels about a vehicle. Some illuminated symbols indicate conditions that require immediate attention, while others may simply confirm that a system is operating or remind…

10 Habits That Shorten a Motorcycle Engine’s Life

A detailed motorcycle V-twin engine showcases chrome components, cooling fins, and mechanical assemblies

A motorcycle engine can deliver years of reliable service, but riding habits can make a dramatic difference to how long it lasts. Expensive engine problems are not always caused by manufacturing defects or high mileage.…