How-to: Replace 2011-2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Vacuum Assist Boost Pump
Wow, that’s a mouthful, right? And, what’s a “vacuum assist boost pump” anyway? Read on, and I’ll explain what the part is, why it’s on the […]
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Video: NHTSA Distracted Driving PSA (w/Poll)
Distracted Driving is in my top three pet peeves behind the wheel, if my top pet peeve. Accidents caused by distracted driving are so tragic, because […]
GM in Hot Water over Ignition Woes
It’s a tough time to be General Motors. The recently free-from-government-debt automaker is under the proverbial microscope after 31 accidents in its vehicles killed 13 […]
16,000 Ford F-Series Pickups Recalled over Transmission Concern
Even the best-selling pickup truck in America can have a bad day, and this is the F-Series’ day. Ford is recalling a bit more than […]
128,000 Ford Fusions and Mercury Milans Recalled over Wheel Stud Issue
Last week, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford is recalling over 128,000 Ford Fusions and its sister car, the Mercury Milan, […]
NHTSA investigating steering issues on 2011 Sonata?
As a maker of inexpensive vehicles, Hyundai has come a long way. They started as the maker of the Excel, an almost universally hated automobile […]
Older Jeep Grand Cherokee under investigation for gas tank problem
According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems. So far, the NHTSA has been […]
PedalGate: Toyota PR “planted” DOT findings?
In a report from Just-Auto that AutoBlog then further investigated, it seems like Toyota’s own Public Relations arm was the source for The Wall Street […]
PedalGate: Trumped Up Charges?
A report from The Wall Street Journal has reported about the results of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) investigation into the claims of unintended […]
Repeat DUI Offender Hits Judge
While it’s not a specific car I’m talking about this time, this one hits close to home. This incident happened in Montgomery County, MD, where […]