Safety

A new Allstate study shows that some drivers are decidedly worse than 
 they think they are. Find out which cities' illusory superiority fails them 
 here.

Approximately 9,700 model-year 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs are being 
 recalled for an air-conditioning system drain tube.

Approximately 1.6 million model-year 2015-18 Ford F-150 regular-cab and 
 SuperCrew pickup trucks are being recalled.

Approximately 192,000 model-year 2016-18 Toyota Prius hybrid 
 hatchbacks are being recalled for the engine wire harness assembly.

Apple CarPlay beats Android Auto in user satisfaction, a new tech study 
 finds — but Apple Maps is inferior to Google Maps.

Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence. Not up to speed? 
 Not to worry. Here are some of the most significant recalls we covered 
 from August.

Approximately 19,400 model-year 2012 Toyota Avalon sedans are being 
 recalled for a manufacturing error with front seat belt buckles.

For Halloween, most people dress up their kids; at Cars.com, we dress up 
 our cars. This year, it was our 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack boasted both off-road prowess and car-
 seat-carrying safety. Little has changed with the 2018 model.