It’s almost a cliche these days to point out to a Boomer that “they don’t build them like they used to,” is actually a good thing because cars these days are so much safer than they were in the 1960s and 1970s. That doesn’t mean that all cars are equally safe, though. Some are definitely … Read more
Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images) Last year was one of the biggest on record for automotive recalls. The industry blamed supply chain issues and worker shortages for the shoddy build quality that caused many of the recalls. Then again, OEMs were compelled to keep churning parts to build cars for record profits, which the auto … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging people to stop putting rhinestones on their steering wheels. The U.S. agency says aftermarket emblems with rhinestones on them can turn into projectiles in the event of a crash as steering wheel airbags deploy, leading to risk of serious injury or death. I Need To Replace My … Read more
Pickups are not as safe as most people would assume, at least not for passengers riding in the back seat of full size trucks. The 2023 Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500 earned “poor” ratings in the latest IIHS crash safety test, which takes into account how well (or not) new vehicles protect rear … Read more
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. We Hope Steve Never Has to Test This Motorcycle Airbag Vest 1st Gear: Another Massive Airbag Recall Is … Read more