“In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front airbags, these inflators may rupture due to to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling,” NHTSA said in its recall summary. “An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.” […]
The fantastically simple premise, for those unfamiliar: Jerry Seinfeld hangs out with really funny people in unbelievably cool cars. Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is coming back for an eighth season and it’s timing couldn’t be better. Depending on who you talk to, and as far as car shows go, the reborn Top Gear isn’t […]
Featuring the automaker’s correct logotype and button design, the navigation system is a single DIN unit that will slot directly into the dashboard of any model from the early 911 of the 1960s to the final air-cooled 993s that rolled off the line in 1998. Porsche’s Classic division has released a period-correct, but thoroughly […]
Before you buy, here are the pros and cons of summer and all-season tires to help you make the best decision for your driving needs. When picking out new tires for your car, there’s more to consider than just the weather. Choose according to your needs Before leaning one way or another when choosing a […]
There’s no denying that autonomous cars are developing at a rapid pace. For starters, automakers and tech companies continue to spend millions of dollars in the technology. Lawmakers are doing the best they can to quickly come up with reasonable regulations and consumers are getting more comfortable with surrendering the wheel to robots. These are […]
In case you want to an entire country to be against you, don’t be like this person in a second-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class blocking an emergency vehicle from getting to its destination. The video came out of Slovakia and shows the convertible being driven by a man named Boris Zahumensky blocking the ambulance’s way, according to […]
The Isle of Man TT course is not for the faint of heart. It’s a rather terrifying blast through two-lane roads, slicing into tiny towns, mountains, and sweeping pastures. The surface is uneven, the roads are claustrophobic, and the competing vehicles are extremely fast. This nerve-wracking environment didn’t discourage Subaru, however, who just announced a highly-modified […]
The number of automakers embroiled in fuel economy or emissions scandals continues to grow, and Suzuki was the latest to come forward about its involvement in deviating from fuel economy testing methods set by the Japanese government. In light of this, CEO and Chairman Osamu Suzuki announced today that he will step down. Not only […]
While most competitive sports have an inherent risk of injury, few things are more dangerous than having a flammable liquid involved. A new video shows what happens when a mechanical malfunction causes the engine of a NHRA Funny Car explode during a drag strip run. The Infinite Hero Dodge Charger funny car driven by Jack […]
While the P85D showed potential as a high-speed pursuit vehicle, the obvious limitation was price. The Tesla Model S simply costs too much to be feasible right now. But the LAPD was also testing the BMW i3, and apparently it performed well enough for the department to buy more of them. Last month, we reported […]
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