Safety
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Are Hybrids Safer In A Crash?
Safety is at the top of nearly every car shopper’s list, with fuel economy often coming in second. We all…
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Toyota to pay $17.35M federal fine for delayed Lexus RX recall
This summer, we brought you news that Lexus was recalling over 150,000 RX and RX hybrid crossovers tied to its…
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NHTSA: Under 18 mph, electric vehicles will need to make “alert sound”
It’s been a long time coming – remember the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010? – but the proposed rules…
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Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid nab five-star ratings from NHTSA
Ford’s Fusion and Fusion Hybrid have both received the highest five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Toyota recalls slew of models for possible airbag calibration defect
Toyota is recalling sixteen models from the 2009 to 2013 model years over a potential issue with passenger seat airbag…
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38k GM eAssist hybrids recalled for circuit board, fire risk
General Motors has issued a recall covering 38,197 2012 and 2013 model-year Chevy Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Regal sedans…
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NHTSA again questioning GM, this time over mild hybrid recall
Less than a week after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had questioned the adequacy of a General Motors recall…
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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid recalled over lack of roof padding
Ford is recalling 33,021 units of its 2013 C-Max Hybrid not equipped with optional panoramic roof panels. During testing, the…
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VW recalling Tiguan, Jetta Hybrid over electrical and gearbox woes
When it rains, it pours. Volkswagen, which is still reeling from a 2.6-million-unit global recall last month has just announced…
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How more EV sales in America is hurting China’s environment
One of the bigger knocks against hybrid and electric vehicles is that while they don’t directly produce much in the…
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