Chevy Trax, Buick Envista fail new crash tests
The Chevrolet Trax and related Buick Envista small crossovers earned “Poor” ratings for the updated side impact test performed by the IIHS, the safety agency disclosed earlier this month. The…
Ram recalls 1.2 million pickup trucks for stability control fail
The Ram 1500 has been recalled for a software issue that can disable the electronic stability control system, which is a key safety system that helps prevent skidding and spinning.…
Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress
Understanding how soft materials fail under stress is critical for solving engineering challenges as disparate as pharmaceutical technology and landslide prevention. A new study linking a spectrum of soft material…
VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail
Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV The front passenger detection system may not work, rendering the passenger…
Toyota Grand Highlander, Lexus TX recalled for airbag fail
Dealers have been told to stop selling the popular three-row crossover SUVs A side-curtain airbag may not deploy in a crash The recall affects 145,000 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus…
2022 Dodge Durango, Ram HD trucks recalled for software fail
Dodge’s Durango SUV and Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks are being recalled An anti-lock braking flaw could lead to a loss of stability control A software update should cure…
Hyundai Ioniq, Kia EV6, Genesis EVs recalled for 12-volt battery fail
An issue with the charging control unit in most Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles can stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in the inability to drive the cars, the…
Pickup trucks fail to protect rear-seat passengers
Full-size pickup trucks earned mixed results in two updated crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the nonprofit safety agency announced Tuesday. Crew cab versions of the…