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Vauxhall recalls more Adam and Corsa models

Vauxhall recalls more Adam and Corsa models

General Motors’ Vauxhall division is recalling more Adam and Corsa models over a concern about the steering.

NHTSA Administrator slams GM’s ‘flawed’ culture on recalls

Acting National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrator David Friedman explains that General Motors will agree to a record fine of $35 million in civil penalties as a result of the automaker's failure to report a safety defect in one of its automobiles, at the Department of Transportation in Washington, May 16, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing

By Marilyn W. Thompson and Paul Lienert

The top U.S. auto safety regulator harshly criticized General Motors for not promptly reporting and recalling cars now linked to at least 19 deaths and said he has been meeting with top global automakers to develop a “new normal” for safety recalls.

GM recalls nearly 30,000 Saab 9-3 convertibles

2010 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible in Laser Red.- GM recalls nearly 30,000 Saab 9-3 convertibles

General Motors is recalling almost 30,000 Saab 9-3 convertibles in the United States for a seat belt issue that has previously affected sedan models.

Recalls are more widespread than you think

Recalls are more widespread than you think

If a car has a fundamental and possibly dangerous problem, such as the potential to catch on fire or to lose a wheel at high speed, then you’d think it would be well publicised – but that’s not always the case. A safety problem will often lead to a recall, but usually this won’t be public knowlesdge.

Maserati recalls 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles

Maserati recalls 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles

Maserati is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.