These 5 auto recalls affected the largest number of vehicles in 2024
The five recalls with the largest potentially affected vehicle populations this year came from four different automakers: Tesla, Ford, Honda and FCA US.
Nissan, Honda announce plans to consider merger
Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Tesla recalls over 694K vehicles software update related to tire pressure
Tesla, the electric vehicle maker helmed by billionaire Elon Musk, has recalled more than 694,000 of its Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck electric vehicles.
A company is manufacturing the world's most iconic cars, but there is a twist
Hedley Studios secured exclusive rights to legally produce scale models of the world's most iconic vintage cars. It's a tremendous challenge and honor, according to Hedley Studios founder Ben Hedley.
Angry customer crashes recently purchased Subaru through doors at dealership
A disagreement at a Utah car dealership escalated on Monday when a customer slammed a vehicle he purchased there into the building, according to reports.
Stellantis CEO abruptly resigns amid differences with board
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares abruptly announced his resignation on Sunday after leading the car giant for four years. Its board is already looking for his permanent replacement.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 200,000 EVs over potential power issues
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because their integrated charging control units may have issues that could result in loss of drive power.
Acura's all-new SUV: See the ADX inside and out
Acura unveiled its all new SUV that adds to its current lineup of the RDX and MDX vehicles, and sports the same engine as the brand's four-door sedan.
Tesla issues sixth recall this year for Cybertrucks
Tesla is recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks over a potential issue with their drive inverters, according to a recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Bentley pushes back all-EV lineup timeline to 2035
Luxury automaker Bentley unveiled a change to its “Beyond100" initiative on Thursday, announcing it will now keep manufacturing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) until 2035.
Volkswagen recalls over 114,000 Beetle, Passat vehicles due to risk of airbag inflator explosion
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 114,500 of its Beetle and Passat vehicles in response to the risk that their driver’s side airbag inflators could explode.
Stellantis to lay off 1,100 workers indefinitely
Stellantis, which has been working to reduce its inventory levels in North America, announced it was indefinitely laying off over 1,000 workers at its Jeep assembly plant in Ohio.
Auto insurance fraud on the rise in US: Staged accidents ‘more brazen' than before
The Insurance Information Institute's analysis of industry data from 2022 and 2023 shows a 14% increase in staged accidents on an annual basis in New York and a 58% spike in New Jersey.
Americans shift to more affordable cars as prices, insurance costs increase nationally: report
American consumers are voting with their dollar at car dealerships nationwide, where both average car costs and average insurance rates have spiked in 2024.
Honda recalls over 720K vehicles for potential cracks in fuel pumps, posing fire risk
Honda is recalling about 720,800 vehicles across several models in response to the risk they could have a faulty part within the high-pressure fuel pump.
Stellantis recalls over 21,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs over potential brake pedal issue
Stellantis is recalling more than 21,000 2024-2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV SUVs and 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet PHEV SUVs over a potential brake pedal issue.
Honda recalls 1.7M vehicles for defective steering gearbox component
Honda is recalling about 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. over concerns they may have a defective steering gearbox component that could pose a safety risk.
Fewer young people are choosing to buy or drive cars, seeking to avoid ‘financial burden’: Report
Amid skyrocketing costs of cars, car parts, and car insurance Generation Z has seen a historically rare decrease in automobile ownership, according to a new report.
Car dealerships expected to feel effects of port strike: Have repairs done now, expert says
The looming strike that is expected to begin next week if dockworkers at ports throughout the East and Gulf coasts are unable to negotiate a new contract will impact car dealers.
GM recalling 450,000 trucks, SUVs over brake warning
GM is recalling 450,000 2023 and 2024 trucks and SUVs of varying models due to a faulty brake fluid light apparently caused by a computer issue that doesn't relay the necessary information.