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7 Driving Mistakes That Could Cost You Much More Over Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend can transform an ordinary drive into an endurance event. Highways fill with vacation traffic, drivers hurry to reach the lake house before dinner, and somebody inevitably decides the speed limit looks more like a friendly suggestion. Those choices can cost far more than a few extra minutes…

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That third brake light above your rear window isn’t styling; NHTSA says the high-mounted lamp cuts rear-end crashes 4.3 percent and saves $655 million in property damage a year

The small red lamp, known as the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp, has significantly decreased rear-end accidents by over four percent. The federal agency's study reveals that this subtle safety enhancement lowers both property damage and injury-related crashes. Initially, motorists were more attentive to this feature, contributing to its effectiveness.…

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Your car headrest is a safety restraint, not mainly a pillow; NHTSA tests front restraints to a maximum 55 mm backset and requires them to withstand 890 newtons for 5 seconds

Car headrests serve as essential safety components designed to protect against neck injuries. They are not merely comfort features; regulations mandate their proper height and backset for optimal protection during accidents. Rigorous strength and energy absorption tests ensure these headrests can withstand high forces while keeping occupants safe. Proper adjustment…

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Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs That Can Lose Drive Power or Headlights

Ford is recalling nearly 149,000 Mustangs because electrical ground connections can fracture, potentially causing drivers to lose drive power, headlights or other important vehicle functions. The recall covers an estimated 148,663 certain 2024 through 2026 Ford Mustang vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA assigned the recall…

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Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air EVs Over Fire Risk, Tells Owners to Park Outside

Lucid is recalling more than 27,000 Air electric vehicles because an electrical problem involving the exterior lighting system can cause a circuit to overheat, creating a fire risk.

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Woman Loses Her Keys. Then Her Push-To-Start Car Keeps Driving Anyway: 'Help Me Please'

“My car can be driven by any human at any point."

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Older Pedestrians Are Injured at No Higher Rate Than Younger Ones but Die Far More Often

Older pedestrians are hit no more often than younger ones but die far more often. Federal data show the gap has not narrowed in years.

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Most Lucid Airs Already Got The OTA Fire Fix—Check Yours Now

NHTSA flags a low-voltage lighting fire risk on the Lucid Air, with a July over-the-air update already mitigating the problem on most cars.

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Why Young Men Still Pay More for Auto Insurance and the Data Behind the Disparity

A young man can buy the exact same car, live in the same neighborhood, and carry the same coverage as a young woman, yet still receive a higher auto insurance bill. That difference can feel personal, especially when a spotless driving record seems like it should settle the matter. Insurance…

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10 NHTSA Recall Lookup Mistakes Drivers Should Avoid Before Calling the Dealer

A NHTSA recall lookup can turn a vague worry about a vehicle into a very specific answer, but only when drivers search correctly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lets vehicle owners check recalls using a VIN or license plate, and the VIN search can identify unrepaired recalls tied to…

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Chrysler Recalls 844,027 Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Failure

Chrysler is recalling 844,027 newer Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles because a software problem may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when drivers shift into reverse.

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Why Your Wife Should Always Have a Vehicle If She’s A Stay At Home Mom

A stay-at-home mom should have access to her own vehicle whenever the family budget can reasonably support it, and that has little to do with luxury or convenience. A dedicated vehicle gives her a practical way to handle appointments, errands, school activities, emergencies, and ordinary life without waiting for someone…

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Forget The XSR900 GP. Yamaha Might Have Something Even Spicier Coming

NHTSA paperwork points to a mysterious Yamaha XSR900 SP that could sit alongside the XSR900 GP as an even sharper CP3 roadster.

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The Most Unique Cars In the World That You Can’t Own In The U.S.

Some of the world’s most fascinating cars never make it to American showrooms. While U.S. buyers can choose from everything from giant luxury SUVs to fire-breathing supercars, several wonderfully strange, clever, and downright desirable machines remain tantalizingly out of reach.

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Recall Alert: 48,000 Toyota Tacomas May Lose Shock Reservoirs

Federal rules, campaign codes, and VIN lookup tools spell out which Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and Hybrid trucks face shock reservoir failures.

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Ford Recalls 2026 Explorer SUVs After Engine Defect Raises Fire and Crash Risk

Ford Motor Company is recalling a small number of 2026 Explorer SUVs after discovering an engine defect that could cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power or potentially leak oil, creating both crash and fire risks.

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7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

Buying the sports car you have wanted for 20 years should feel like a celebration, not the beginning of a long-running argument with a repair shop. That shiny coupe may represent decades of saving, waiting, and resisting the temptation to buy something more sensible, but excitement can make even experienced…

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1.16 Million Vehicles Now Under Probe For GM Brake Failure

NHTSA’s upgraded engineering analysis of GM’s eBoost system now spans 1,164,820 GM, Honda and Acura models, raising stakes for EV and crossover owners.

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NHTSA Expands Investigation Into Nearly 1 Million GM Vehicles After Engines Fail Following Recall Repairs

Federal safety regulators have escalated an investigation into General Motors after receiving hundreds of complaints alleging that 6.2-liter V8 engines failed even after vehicles received repairs under an earlier safety recall.

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3.2 Million US Car Owners Told To Park Outside Over Fire Risk

Escalating park-outside recalls now cover millions of mixed gas, hybrid, and EV models as always-on electronics raise the risk of fires while parked.

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Woman Gets Ford Bronco Inspected At Dealership Before Texas Road Trip. Then A Mavis Tech Can't Believe What He Finds

"They told me that my vehicle was fine and road ready."

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Feds Expand Investigation Into GM's Troublesome V8 Engines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaints of engine failures outside the scope of last year’s recall.

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Toyota Recalls Nearly 50,000 Tacoma Trucks Over Parts That Could Detach While Driving

Nearly 50,000 Toyota Tacoma owners need to check their trucks for a new safety recall involving shock absorbers that could lose a component while the vehicle is moving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists 48,280 potentially affected vehicles under recall campaign 26V514000, including certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid and…

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You're Probably Not Checking Your Tire Pressure Enough

It takes just minutes, but ignoring your tire pressure could cost you fuel, tire life—and potentially your safety.

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BMW Recalls 27,720 Sedans For Driveshaft Problem, Rollaway Risk

Owners of affected BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series sedans must check recall status, rely on the parking brake, and schedule free dealer repairs.

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