Safety

BMW's smallest X1 SUV was redesigned for 2016, gaining utility and space. 
 Little has changed for 2017.

Approximately 31,300 2017-18 Audi A4 sedans, A4 Allroad wagons, and 
 2018 A5 Sportback hatchbacks are being recalled.

Approximately 17,500 model-year 2017-18 Infiniti QX30 SUVs are being 
 recalled for steering components.

Three Hyundai models — the 2017 Ioniq Hybrid, 2018 Elantra GT and 2018 
 Santa Fe Sport — have earned top marks from IIHS, a safety agency.

Kia's Soul wagon and Sportage compact SUV nail 2018 top safety awards 
 from IIHS when equipped with available equipment.

Approximately 741,000 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5 and Z4 
 vehicles are being recalled.

Approximately 673,000 model-year 2006-11 BMW 3 Series vehicles are 
 under recall for wiring and electrical connectors.

Here's what's new this week in the pickup truck world as reported by sister 
 site PickupTrucks.com.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles joins Honda in trying to reach owners when they 
 seek collision repair estimates.

The Outback is Subaru's most popular car, so it makes sense that families 
 gravitate to it. Here's how the 2018 did in our Car Seat Check.