Its Shop Time Mondays: Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz And Mitsubishi Are In The Hot Seat

1. Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V627000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 495,290

Volvo's New Performance Group Goes All-Electric

Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance brand, has today revealed its future as a new standalone electric performance brand. Polestar has confirmed the company’s first three models, a new purpose-built production facility in China and a new, customer-focussed route to market with all-inclusive subscription-based services that will set a new industry benchmark for performance car buyers.
 

2018 Lincoln Navigator Designer Earl Lucas Talks One-On-One with SiriusXM's 'Auto Trends'

Chief Lincoln Exterior Designer Earl Lucas 

Jeff is with car designer Earl Lucas.

Earl Lucas, who is the highest ranking Black designer at Ford Motor Company, shares how he went from designing airplane interiors for one of the richest men in the world to creating breakout car designs.

Lucas, unlike most car designers, has found himself driving in a lane, no pun intended, which only a few in this niche field have. This gifted designer has had the honor and privilege of infusing life into two of the automaker’s iconic flagship vehicles, the athletically-infused 2010 Ford Taurus and the upcoming bold, but elegantly styled 2018 Lincoln Navigator.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Dodge, Jeep, Mitsubishi And Porsche Are In The Hot Seat

1. Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V572000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number of Units Affected 646,394

'Auto Trends:' October's Guests And Conversations

Friday, October 6 

Topics:  Four-Cylinder Engines Replacing Six-Cylinder Engines; A New Gas And Diesel Combined Engine; Hybrid Fullsize Trucks/SUVS And More

Guest: The Center For Automotive Research with engineer and researcher Brett Smith

AAA Study: Navigation System And Other Features Distracting Drivers

To read the study and see a listing of vehicles which causes drivers to be the most distracted, click here.

VW Extends New-Vehicle Warranty For 2018

As a measure to win the confidence of American car buyers, as a result of their diesel scandal, they are extending the warranties on all of their 2018 models. Automakers usually offer such measures, when the question of quality arises.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ram Trucks Are In The Hot Seat

Water Pump Leak may cause Fire

The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V562000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Its Shop Time Mondays: Mazda6 Is In The Hot Seat

If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V546000

Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations

Components SEATS, STEERING, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 57,878

2019 Volvo XC40: The Brand's New Compact Crossover

Base MSRP: $33,200 (T4 FWD); $35,200 (T5 AWD)

What's New: This is the brand's first foray into the premium compact crossover segment.

Standard Features: Volvo's City Safety, which includes pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and deer/moose detection with emergency autobrakes; Wireless mobile phone charging; a 9-inch scrolling infotainment touchscreen; and a dedicated cell phone

Available Features: a panoramic sunroof and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration