Safety
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Automotive disaster can strike anywhere, anytime and often without warning; that's why it's important to be prepared. Here's how.
By Matt Schmitz
October 18, 2022
Among the best moves you can make to improve your car's chances of starting the next time the temperature plunges below zero are to make sure your battery and charging system are in good shape and that your engine is using the grade of oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
By Rick Popely
October 18, 2022
While both model-year 2022 and 2023 versions of the Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback qualify, only model-year 2023 versions of the A3 earned the award due to headlight discrepancies.
By Jennifer Geiger
October 18, 2022
Audi and Volkswagen are recalling 74,000 Q5s, Atlases and Atlas Cross Sports over damaged engine bearings that could lead to engine failure.
By Corinne Vercoe
October 18, 2022
A software issue resulting in a blank rearview display has prompted a recall of more than 173,000 Audi and Bentley vehicles.
By Corinne Vercoe
October 14, 2022
Model-year 2021-23 vehicles are affected by an issue with the “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode triggered by an oil pump malfunction.
By Patrick Masterson
October 14, 2022
Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2022 Hyundai Venue.
By Jennifer Geiger
October 12, 2022
A new wave of electric cars on the road means that the next generation of drivers — the children of new EV owners — will likely learn how to drive in an EV.
By Jennifer Newman
October 12, 2022
EV startup Rivian is recalling more than 12,000 of its vehicles, the majority of the vehicles it’s produced, over a loose steering knuckle fastener.
By Corinne Vercoe
October 10, 2022
Mercedes-Benz is recalling three of its SUVs for third-row seatbacks that may fail in the event of a crash.
By Corinne Vercoe
October 7, 2022