As you prepare to purchase a vehicle, you will want to keep in mind the safest models and brands on the market. Certain automakers are known for building durable vehicles with few defects. Yet, others have a reputation for recalls. Some recalls are for minor issues...
Year: 2020
Study: Self-driving vehicles won’t eliminate all crashes
Driver errors play a role in just about every motor vehicle crash. That’s why some are hopeful that automated, so-called “self-driving” vehicles will enhance safety for everyone on the road. However, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...
Electric Vehicles—Moving from Niche Cars to Mainstream
Once marginalized as boxy or egg-shaped transports that lacked power and were rife with defects, the electric car may be on the road to more widespread acceptance. Last year, an unprecedented 2.1 million electric vehicles were sold, adding to the 5.1 million already...
Legislation would strengthen seatback safety standards
The US Senate is working on a bill that could potentially save the lives of hundreds of children on US roadways from propelling seats due to a collision. The bill, written and introduced by Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal, seeks to regulate the standards car...
Tesla’s Model Y widely reported to have defects
For those who keep up with Elon Musk’s Tesla line of electric vehicles, the hype isn’t always up to speed with performance. While the most recent Model Y version of the company’s line of cars was expected to outperform the previous Model 3, many outlets reported...
Part II: Ford issues recalls of pick-up trucks and cars
Regular readers of our Lemon Law And Car Fraud Blog will no doubt recall that we posted here about a Ford recall of some of its pick-ups and cars. In addition to a recall of about 55,000 new Ford Rangers and F-150 trucks, the company has also recalled nearly 250,000...
Part I: Ford issues recalls of pick-up trucks and cars
The decision to buy a car or truck in these uncertain times is undoubtedly even more difficult than it would be in a world without coronavirus. When people make the decision to invest their hard-earned money in a vehicle, they expect that their investment will provide...
Ford Should Buy Back Fusion, Milan and MKZ Vehicles for Delays in Brake Repairs Under Recall
Ford has delayed in fixing brakes to Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles under recall for over 60 days, leaving customers in unsafe cars. If Ford can’t fix the brakes in a timely manner, Ford should buy back the recall vehicles.
Hyundai recalls cars for software error with parking assist
Hyundai has heavily promoted its new parking feature, Remote Smart Parking Assist. The feature allows the driver to remotely park the car by holding down a button on the key fob. The car can go backwards and forwards and make minor steering adjustments, allowing it to...
Can You Cancel A Car Purchase Within Three Days In Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania car buyers may now be able to cancel a car purchase within three days.