Do Your Driving Habits Affect The Lifespan Of Your Tires?
When we think of tire failure, we often picture a flat or a blowout. However, many times tire failure is not that obvious. Worn down tread and bulging seams are…
Ford agrees to $299 million U.S. Takata Airbag Settlement
Court documents reveal that the Ford Motor Company agreed to an economic loss settlement of $299.1 million for the defective Takata airbag. Ford’s settlement agreement covers at least 6 million…
A Closer Look At Car Fire Burn Injuries
The majority of people haven't experienced a car fire. However, when one does occur, survivors will tell you; it's nothing like in the movies. There is no slow-motion walk away…
Toyota Issues Safety Recall After Discovering Seat Belt Defect
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. announced on Aug. 30 that is conducting a safety recall for certain 2012 model year Toyota Avalons. The recall affects about 19,400 vehicles in the…
Nissan Voluntarily Recalls 166,000 Vehicles
Nissan is joining the list of automakers recalling vehicles for ignition switch issues. The company recalled 166,000 vehicles in North America, with 153,000 of those in the United States and…
Salmonella Honey Smacks Cases Rise, CDC Issues Second Warning
An additional 30 people across 19 states have reported getting sick after eating salmonella-tainted Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal. This brings the total number of salmonella Honey Smacks cases to 130…
Ford Recalls Two Million Vehicles Over Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire Risks
Ford Motor Company, the second-largest U.S. automaker, recalled 2 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America because of a seat belt problem that could generate excessive sparks and cause fires.…
GM Issues Worldwide Power Steering Recall for 1.2 Million Vehicles
A temporary loss of power steering is prompting General Motors Company to recall 1.205 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. The automaker received reports of 30 crashes and two…
FDA Finds Second Possible Carcinogen in Valsartan Heart Medication
The US Food and Drug Administration has reported finding an additional “unexpected impurity” in three lots of Torrent Pharmaceuticals’ recalled blood pressure medication Valsartan. On Sept. 13 the FDA said…
General Mills Settles Lawsuit Over Nature Valley Glyphosate Claims
Three consumer groups filed a lawsuit against General Mills Inc. to get the company to stop calling its Nature Valley granola bars 100 percent natural. General Mills agreed to settle…