2016 Kia Sorento Recalled for Defective Accelerator Pedal Assembly |
- 2016 Kia Sorento Recalled for Defective Accelerator Pedal Assembly
- Chrysler SUVs Recalled Over Fuel Pump Issues
- Japan Big 3 to Jointly Develop Self-Driving Cars
- Americans Log Most Annual Miles Since 2007
- Congressman Wants to Ban Red Light Cameras
- Koenigsegg Agera RS Teased
| 2016 Kia Sorento Recalled for Defective Accelerator Pedal Assembly Posted: Share this Article Kia will recall the 2016 Sorento crossover only a few weeks after reaching the market to address a defect with the accelerator. Documents filed with the National Transportation Safety Administration show that Kia intends to recall 12,361 copies of the CUV that were manufactured between October 27, 2014, and January 29, 2015. According to the documents, vehicles included in the recall might have been manufactured with an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly. Kia estimates that one percent of the total pool it included in the recall will be affected by the improperly soldered component. Those vehicles could unexpectedly enter a limp mode that will still allow the car to drive, but at a limited speed. Owners can expect to begin receiving notification from Kia this month if they own an affected vehicle. Discuss this story at our Kia forum Loading, please wait...  |
| Chrysler SUVs Recalled Over Fuel Pump Issues Posted: Share this Article Chrysler is recalling 467,000 SUVs to fix an issue with the fuel pump. In the affected models, which are the 2012-13 Dodge Durango and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel engine, certain fuel-pump relays are susceptible to deformation which will cause an issue with the pump function, possibly stopping the vehicle from starting or leading to an engine stall. The new campaign affects around 338,216 vehicles in the U.S., 18,991 in Canada, 10,829 in Mexico and 99,444 outside the NAFTA region according to Chrysler. SEE ALSO: Chrysler Recalls 900,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk The affected relays are located in the totally integrated power module (TIPM), which also controls other aspects of the vehicle like airbag deployment. Chrysler says the none of the other TIPM systems are affected, which means that the airbags will still function if the engine stalls. In September of last year, Chrysler recalled 188,000 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVS for the exact same issue. These new units announced are an expansion of that recall. Discuss this story at our Dodge Durango Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Japan Big 3 to Jointly Develop Self-Driving Cars Posted: Share this Article Japan's largest automakers are joining forces to work on bringing self-driving cars to the public. The Japanese government has planned a self-driving car consortium that will include local universities and large electronics companies along with Honda, Toyota and Nissan. They will come together to discuss standardizing and developing self-driving car technology as Japan is pushing to catch up with Germany and the U.S. in the self-driving car arena. SEE ALSO: Where are Self-Driving Cars Legal? The first step of the process will be for all parties to establish standardized parts and software to make communal development cheaper and easier. Communication links will also need to be common technology so they can be protected against hackers. Building actual infrastructure, like in-road systems that communicate with cars, will be outsourced to private companies. As competition in the self-driving field intensifies globally, Japan wants to make sure that its automakers are well equipped to compete. [Source: Nikkei] Discuss this story at our Toyota Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Americans Log Most Annual Miles Since 2007 Posted: Share this Article Just shy of three-trillion miles. That's how far Americans drove in 2013. That is the highest level since 2007 and the fourth-highest distance ever recorded since record keeping began in 1936. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, US roadways supported exactly 2.99 trillion miles of travel in 2013, while the number of vehicles also climbed from 253.6 million to 255.9 million, marking the biggest single-year increase since 2011. SEE ALSO: Drunk Driving Deaths Declined in 2013 We had more space to roam in 2013 as well, with total available road mileage hitting an all-time high of 4.12 million miles. In 2012, road miles actually decreased compared to 2011. Although numbers for 2014 aren't out yet, many believe they will be record setting, beating the 3.03 trillion-mile record set in 2007. The improving economy along, falling gas prices and increased fuel efficiency in vehicles have made it easier for many Americans to get out on the road. Loading, please wait... |
| Congressman Wants to Ban Red Light Cameras Posted: Share this Article Speed and red light cameras could be a thing of the past if Rep. Ed Perlmutter D-Golden gets his way. The democratic U.S. representative introduced legislation earlier this month that would ban states and cities from using cameras to catch drivers speeding and disobeying traffic lights. Perlmutter argues that the cameras function solely as a revenue generator and that they don't offer any significant enhancement to public safety. The bill is called the "Prohibited Automated Enforcement Act of 2015." "Police officers are the only sure way to apprehend seriously impaired, reckless or other dangerous drivers," he wrote in a statement. "All of us are concerned with reducing accidents and reckless driving but it is not evident photo radar cameras improve highway safety, reduce accidents or improve traffic flow." It currently lacks a co-sponsor and the necessary support to move forward, but Perlmutter points to a study conducted by the University of Tennessee in 2013 that said the cameras don't bring any kind of clear improvement in traffic safety. Loading, please wait... |
| Posted: Share this Article Koenigsegg is bringing two high-power supercars to the Geneva Motor Show and the brand has released a new teaser for one of them. Above is the Agera RS, a new variant of the already insane Agera. As we can see in the teaser, a new rear wing along with different rear fender vents will be used on this car to improve aerodynamics. SEE ALSO: 2015 Geneva Motor Show Preview Details are scarce, but the RS is said to get many of the same performance upgrades as the One:1, though it will stop short by maintaining a few items for comfort like a luggage compartment, rear window and removable hardtop. Alongside the Agera RS in Geneva will be the Regera, the world's "fastest production car," according to the brand. Make sure to watch AutoGuide for live coverage from Geneva. Discuss this story at our luxury lifestyle forum Loading, please wait... |
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