Its Shop Time Mondays: The 2007 To 2011 Nissan Versas Are Being Recalled

Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V449000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Tesla Appoints Two New Board Members, Adding Both Diversity And Controversy

In an effort to diversify its board, Tesla added two board members to its once all boy's club this week. Here's the statement released by the all-electric automaker:

"We would like to welcome Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company (JPC), and James Murdoch, Chief Executive Officer of 21st Century Fox (21CF), to Tesla’s board of directors.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Dodge, Honda And Jeep Are Being Recalled

1. Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,148,550

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

2018 Honda Accord Preview

What's New: The new design aligns more with the Chevy Malibu, which offers a swoopy hatchback-like rear design. 

What's Gone: Honda is dropping its 6-cylinder engine and the Coupe.

Segment: Midsize car

Highlighted Features: Honda Sensing, which includes everything from a lane departure warning system to a radar-activated cruise control system is standard on all models. And in-car Wi-Fi is available on some trims.

2018 Preview Model: Jaguar's First Compact Crossover

Airing On SiriusXM Channel 141: July's Automotive Radio Guests And Conversations

Friday, July 7: 

Topic: The Safest New And Used Models Based On Crash Tests And The Surprising Results From The First Ever Headlight Study

Guest: Russ Radar,  Vice President @ Insurance Institute For Highway Safety 

Friday, July 14: 

Topic: The CEO Talks Family, Mandela Connection, How The Company Differs From Uber And About Being The Black-Owner Of A Global Ride-Sharing Company

Guest: Godwin Gabriel, CEO Of Moovn

Its Shop Time Mondays: Mazda3 And Mazda6 Are In The Hot Seat

 

Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations

Components Parking Brake

Potential Number of Units Affected 227,814

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium: The Brand’s Flagship Car

Highlight: The LaCrosse shares a platform with its sibling, the slightly larger Chevy Impala.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $48,395 (Base Model: $32,990)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; rear camera; tire pressure monitoring system; a teen driver mode alert monitor system; Daytime running lights; spare tire; electric parking brakes; and GM’s OnStar

Base Standard Features: 18-inch wheels; an 8-speed automatic transmission; a remote vehicle starter system; a keyless ignition starter system; leather-like seats; power front seats; lumbar support driver’s seat; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a leather steering wheel; Onstar system; in-car WiFi availability; automatic headlights; heated power mirrors; and fuel saving front lower grille shutters

JD Power 2017 New Vehicle 90-Day Quality Survey Results

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A Pending New Law Enforcement Device Could Track If Drivers Are Texting