Tag Archives: Vehicle Safety

U.S. senator asks automakers how they will thwart hackers

U.S. senator asks automakers how they will thwart hackers

A U.S. senator has asked 20 of the world’s biggest automakers for information on how they secure their vehicles from cyber attacks, in light of reports by security experts who say they have identified ways to hack into cars.

Ford recalls Focus Electric vehicles

Ford recalls Focus Electric vehicles

Ford  is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured Sept. 15, 2011, through Aug. 23, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA: Ford Crown Vic Recalls – Study of crashes & Fatalities

NHTSA: Ford Crown Vic Recalls - Study of crashes & Fatalities

NHTSA closes two Ford car investigations and new study discloses motor vehicle crashes and fatalities increased in 2012.

NHTSA orders Porsche Boxster,Cayman,Carrera Air Bag Recall

NHTSA orders Porsche Boxster,Cayman,Carrera Air Bag Recall

In another recall, Porsche  is also recalling certain model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera (S, Cabriolet, S Cabriolet, 4, 4S, 4 Cabriolet, 4s Cabriolet) vehicles manufactured Sept. 2, 2013, through Sept. 23, 2013.

Porsche recalls 2013-2014 Cayenne over fuel gauge

Porsche recalls 2013-2014 Cayenne over fuel gauge

Porsche  is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S vehicles manufactured May 27, 2013, through July 10, 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).