Safety

Approximately 5,600 model-year 2018 Ford Expedition SUVs, F-150 pickup 
 trucks and Lincoln Navigator SUVs are being recalled.

A recall is out for 2018 Maserati Quattroportes, Ghiblis and Levantes for 
 bad welds.

Approximately 250 model-year 2011-16 Volkswagen cars and SUVs are 
 being recalled.

Approximately 5,800 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles are being 
 recalled.

New crash tests expose more structural dangers among two popular family 
 SUVs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer.

According to a new report from AAA, driving with relatively worn tires in 
 wet road conditions can increase average stopping distances by 43 
 percent.

Approximately 507,600 model-year 2010-13 Kia Forte, Optima, Optima 
 Hybrid and Sedona vehicles are being recalled for their airbag control 
 units.

The Tesla Model X involved in a recent fatal crash sped up from 62 mph to 
 about 71 mph in the seconds before the crash and did not brake or 
 attempt evasive steering, says the NTSB.

When it comes to car seats, the new-for-2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 
 fiver-seater is just OK.

The 2019 Mini Hardtop hatchback has earned high enough marks for Top 
 Safety Pick honors in recent crash tests and safety ratings conducted by 
 the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.