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Safety regulators probe Ford truck steering issue
U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that problems with steering-gear boxes are causing a loss of control in some Ford trucks. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers an estimated 340,000 F250 and F350 Super...Tags: Government, Safety of Citizens, Politics
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Subaru recalls more than 10,000 Forester wagons
DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling just over 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals. The recall affects Foresters made from January 2013 through March. The company says the... -
Speedometer top speed often exceeds reality
DETROIT (AP) — The speedometer on the Toyota Yaris says the tiny car can go 140 miles per hour. In reality, the bulbous subcompact's 106-horsepower engine and automatic transmission can't push it any faster than 109. So why do the Yaris —...
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Government investigating Ford floor mats
DETROIT (AP) — The federal government is expanding an investigation into floor mats that interfere with pedals in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was initially investigating 2010 Ford Fusion and...Tags: Government, Politics, National Government
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Government to require electric cars to make noise
DETROIT (AP) — A government safety agency wants electric and hybrid vehicles to make more noise when traveling at low speeds so pedestrians can hear them coming. The cars and trucks, which are far quieter than conventional gasoline or diesel-...
Tags: Government, Politics, National Government, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles
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Honda recalls more than 870,000 minivans and SUVs
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling more than 870,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide because they can roll away even though drivers have removed the keys from the ignition. The recall announced Wednesday affects older-model vehicles sold mainly in...
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Black boxes in cars raise privacy concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many motorists don't know it, but it's likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there's a snitch along for the ride. In the next few days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expected to propose long-...
Tags: U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Politics, Google Inc., Transportation Accidents, Crime, Law and Justice
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Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs
DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and catch fire. The recall affects all Outback and Legacy cars from model years 2010 and 2011. Also included are Tribeca SUVs...Tags: Subaru, Tribeca, Product Recalls, SUVs and Crossovers
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Motorcycle deaths, injuries cost $16 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Direct costs from deaths and injuries due to motorcycle crashes were $16 billion in 2010, but the full cost is likely higher because long-term medical expenses are difficult to measure, a government report said. Motorcyclists are...
Tags: Government, Politics, Highway Transportation, Crime, Law and Justice, Washington, DC
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Feds probe BMW motorcycles for fuel leak problem
DETROIT (AP) — Federal safety regulators are investigating older BMW R-Series motorcycles for gasoline leaks that could cause fires. The probe affects about 24,000 motorcycles from the 2005 through 2008 model years sold in the U.S. The...
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NTSB urges safety technologies be made standard
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government should require automakers to make the latest collision prevention technologies standard equipment on all new cars and trucks, a move that could reduce fatal highway accidents by more than half, federal accident...
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Chrysler to recall 919,000 SUVs to fix air bags
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler is recalling more than 919,000 older-model Jeep SUVs worldwide because the air bags can inflate while people are driving them. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall affects Jeep Grand...Tags: Chrysler, SUVs and Crossovers, Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, Jeep
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