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Patrick Masterson
Copy Editor Patrick Masterson has taken a lifelong appreciation for cars and commas to his current home in Chicago.
The passenger occupant detection system may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger airbag when the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
By Patrick Masterson
June 26, 2024
See where 100 vehicles ranked — as well as what didn’t qualify — for Cars.com’s study of the most American-made vehicles for 2024.
By Patrick Masterson
June 18, 2024
Some 401 nameplates were analyzed before we trimmed the index to the final 100; the remaining 301 vehicles are all equal in the eyes of the AMI.
By Patrick Masterson
June 18, 2024
Looking for a deal for Memorial Day 2024? Find out the most consistently reliable vehicles for rewarding your pocketbook here.
By Patrick Masterson
May 24, 2024
Volkswagen’s first big recall of 2024 affects more than 261,200 vehicles across both its lineup and that of its Audi luxury arm.
By Patrick Masterson
February 22, 2024
The integrated brake system may malfunction, resulting in a loss of power brake assist or causing the antilock brake and Dynamic Stability Control systems to malfunction.
By Patrick Masterson
February 22, 2024
Hyundai’s latest recall is out for a fire risk that affects nearly 91,000 sedans on account of water damage to the starter solenoid that could cause an electrical short.
By Patrick Masterson
February 19, 2024
A recall for more than 323,200 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD pickups is out over the risk of unwanted tailgate openings.
By Patrick Masterson
February 6, 2024
More than 750,100 vehicles under the automaker and its Acura luxury brand are affected by a faulty airbag seat sensor.
By Patrick Masterson
February 6, 2024
Its latest safety guidance over backup cameras for model-year 2023 Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles is common among other brands.
By Patrick Masterson
January 26, 2024