Safety

Approximately 1,100 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs 
 equipped with accessory roof rail crossbars are being recalled.

Approximately 8,400 model-year 2017-18 Audi A3 cabriolets and sedans 
 are being recalled for engine control unit software.

Ahead of a Labor Day weekend that's seeing rising fuel prices, we've 
 rounded up some tips to stay safe as you drive for the holiday.

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid earned weak marks in our Car Seat Check due to its stiff imitation leather seats.

The company with the most vehicles involved in the Takata recall settles 
 Honda and Acura owner and lessee claims for economic losses.
 

The National Safety Council estimates that 421 people could be killed in car 
 crashes over the long holiday weekend and 48,400 will be injured.

Mazda is recalling some 309,000 Mazda6s and RX-8s with a permanent 
 replacement for faulty Takata inflators in the driver-side airbag.

Approximately 650 model-year 2017 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and Mustang 
 sports coupes are being recalled for airbag inflators.

IIHS' test of an aftermarket semitrailer side guard kept a mid-size sedan 
 from sliding underneath.