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AEB ‘phantom braking’ causes crashes, recalls

Automakers have faced recalls, documented injuries and lawsuits related to these false activations, which can lead to rear-end crashes and spooked drivers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsAug 23rd, 2024

Ford recalls more than 90,000 police Explorers over engine fire risks

Immediate cause of failures remains unclear; Ford expects to have remedy parts by 2025......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Nearly 25,000 Cadillac Lyriq EVs recalled for braking software glitch

Antilock braking system may activate at low speeds, increasing crash risk......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Ford tells owners to stop driving if they’ve ignored 9-year-old airbag recall

The owners have now ignored three safety recalls. Enlarge / The Takata airbag recall has affected more than 100 million cars across the world. (credit: Getty Images) The "largest and most complex" automotive safety reca.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

BMW recalls more than 100,000 vehicles due to engine starter fault

BMW is recalling vehicles due to a faulty engine starter that could increase the risk of fire; software updates are planned to fix the issue......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Apple stock getting hammered after international market crashes

Following both news of Berkshire Hathaway's selling over half its holdings in the company, and a wider fear of recession taking a steep toll on international stock markets, Apple shares took a steep dive as trading began on Monday.Warren Buffett [Ber.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Another Apple ad campaign crashes and burns under pressure from viewers

Just two weeks after release, the latest chapter of Apple's "The Underdogs: OOO" has been pulled, under withering criticism from the Thailand government and viewers.Actor and comedian Mia Schauffler stars in a new "Underdogs" ad for AppleBack in 2019.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Rearview camera recalls are becoming common. Here"s why

Ford, Volkswagen, Stellantis and Honda have experienced recalls in recent months because of faulty rearview cameras, all from different suppliers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Hyundai recalls about 50,000 vehicles over electrical wiring faults linked to airbag failures

Hyundai is recalling its 2024 Santa Fe gasoline and hybrid models in Canada and the U.S. because of electrical wiring faults that could cause airbags to deploy incorrectly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury in a crash......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Tesla recalls 1.85 million vehicles over hood latching issue

Tesla has issued a recall for over 1.85 million vehicles after investigating reports about the hood opening unexpectedly. Tesla discovered that deformed latch switches could … The post Tesla recalls 1.85 million vehicles over hood latching issu.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Tesla recalls 1.8 million cars because their hoods can open while driving

The problem seems more prevalent in China than elsewhere, "for reasons unknown." Enlarge (credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The electric car manufacturer Tesla had to issue a massive recall this mont.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Tesla analyst nearly crashes while using ‘Full Self-Driving’

Elon Musk said that investors won’t understand the company unless they’re using the driver-assistance system marketed as Full Self-Driving, so analyst William Stein took this as his cue to test-drive one and narrowly avoided a crash.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

BMW recalls almost 300,000 vehicles over rear cargo rail failures

BMW is recalling 291,112 vehicles due to rear cargo rails detaching in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury. Following a crash involving a 2022 BMW X3, BMW North America and BMW AG were legally served. An investigation led to t.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Capacitive controls could be the cause of a spate of VW ID.4 crashes

Unlike buttons, capacitive controls require just the slightest touch to activate. Enlarge / The left spoke has controls for adaptive cruise control and lane keeping, the right spoke is for controlling settings and audio functions.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Google Maps adding incident reports on Apple CarPlay, but still not on Android Auto

Google Maps, like Waze, supports user-based reports of incidents such as crashes, road conditions, and police speed traps, and support for that functionality is finally showing up on CarPlay. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Is your Intel CPU crashing? Here’s how to RMA an Intel CPU

If you're experiencing crashes, instability, or poor performance, you should consider getting your processor replaced. Here is how to RMA an Intel CPU......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Hyundai recalls more than 62,000 vehicles in North America over faulty fuel pumps

The recall covers select Veloster N, Elantra N, Genesis G70 and Kona N models that may experience a loss of power......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Stellantis recalls 24,000 hybrid minivans for fire risks, urges owners to park outside

The company said it is aware of seven incidents that occurred when the vehicles were turned off and some occurred while recharging......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Rear automatic braking improves safety, IIHS says in new crash test

Seven out of eight crossovers with rear automatic braking performed well in a recent rear crash prevention test from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Juice"s lunar-Earth flyby: All you need to know

ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will return to Earth on 19–20 August, with flight controllers guiding the spacecraft first past the moon and then past Earth itself. This "braking" maneuver will take Juice on a shortcut to Jupiter via Venus.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

‘Phantom Costs’ Explain Why Some Deals Seem Too Good to Be True

Fear of hidden costs pushes us to avoid “free money” or suspiciously good offers.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024