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Ford Vehicle Recall Fuel Tank: More Than 223,000 F-150 Trucks Recalled Over Fuel Tank Detachment Risk — Check Models Affected, Safety Risks & What Owners Need To Know
19+ min ago (233+ words) Ford Motor Company is recalling 223,472 vehicles across the US following a federal safety investigation that revealed critical vulnerabilities in fuel tank mounting systems. The nationwide action, overseen by transport regulators, targets popular light-duty pickup trucks equipped with front fuel tank…...
Seat Belts Were Optional in America Until 1968
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (1362+ words) Imagine buying a brand-new car in the 1950s. It has a powerful engine, shiny chrome, and comfortable seats, but buckling up is not part of your daily routine. For millions of Americans, that was normal. Seat belts existed, yet many drivers…...
Top 10 Chevrolet LS V8 Engines, Ranked by Reliability
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (1628+ words) The LS family is arguably the most successful modern pushrod V8 architecture in automotive history, powering everything from base Silverados to Corvette Z06s. Introduced in 1997 with the LS1, the platform has spawned dozens of variants across displacement, aspiration, and performance tiers, all sharing…...
InventHelp Inventor Develops New Commercial Truck Safety Light (BKC-989)
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (236+ words) "As a commercial driver, I thought there could be a better way to illuminate and increase visibility of the danger zone in front of the vehicle," said an inventor, from Fridley, Minn., "so I invented the COMMERCIAL TRUCK SAFETY LIGHT....
False Positives Prompt Ford To Recall Transit Van
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (375+ words) This communication failure neutralizes the driver's ability to verify cabin safety, and the risk multiplies for vehicles equipped with multiple rows of rear seats. According to Ford, the failure originates from a software overlap executed before the vehicle leaves the…...
Lawsuit Claims Ram's Hurricane Turbo Six Engine Is Defective
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (284+ words) A proposed class action lawsuit filed against FCA US LLC alleges that the new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six engine in 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks suffers from severe electronic and mechanical defects. The complaint claims software and hardware flaws in the engine…...
Tesla's latest software update is a biggie.
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (177+ words) Automatic Collision Evasion Tesla Automatic Collision Evasion feature in update 2026.27.5 Available in the US HW4 Models: S? 3 X? Y CT Automatic Collision Evasion activates Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to try to keep your vehicle safe and then continue driving. It can engage…...
TORRAS Unveils Q3 Air Pro, the World's First Dual-Layer Airbag Case Built for Outdoor Adventure
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (450+ words) LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2026 Building on four generations of airbag innovation, TORRAS introduces the Q3 Air Pro, its latest flagship case with a newly engineered dual-layer airbag system. Powered by Air Duet™ technology, the dual-layer airbags along its top and bottom edges…...
Toyota's Discounting Their Hybrids By P 150K This Month
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (51+ words) CarGuide.PH Auto NewsSeptember 14, 2026 Toyota's Discounting Their Hybrids By P 150K This Month - Free Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS)â¯for selected Toyota models - Trade-in rebates of up to P 30,000, redeemable as a cash discount or for Toyota Genuine Accessories...
Letters: Dad who bikes and drives wants everyone to be safe
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (301+ words) A Chick-fil-A delivery driver looks back after maneuvering his e-bike to avoid a collision with an SUV on Poydras Street in New Orleans, Thursday, July 16, 2026. When I'm out in New Orleans at any given time of the day or day…...