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The software upgrade attempts to make older Hyundai vehicles more resilient to theft by modifying their vehicle control modules to not only activate the factory alarm when locking the doors, but also a special “ignition kill” feature that prevents thieves from starting the vehicle.
By Carl Malek
February 14, 2023

Compared to last year’s results, the 2023 study showed an improvement in the overall dependability of three-year-old cars with an industry average PP100 score of 186, down from 192 in 2022.
By Jane Ulitskaya
February 9, 2023

A new report from IIHS reveals that while today’s minivans come with higher levels of versatility, safety and comfort, they lack one key thing: second-row seat belt reminder systems.
By Carl Malek
February 2, 2023

The video output may fail in model-year 2020-23 Explorers and Aviators and model-year 2020-22 Corsairs equipped with 360-degree camera systems.
By Corinne Vercoe
January 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz will be the first automaker to offer U.S. consumers a conditionally automated driving system on public freeways.
By Carl Malek
January 26, 2023

Subzero temperatures can distort the backup camera images shown on dashboard screens or, as some owners report, cause the system to conk out entirely.
By Cars.com Editors
January 20, 2023

Tesla is allowing new customers to choose between a yoke and a traditional steering wheel for free, and it's offering a $700 retrofit for existing customers who wish to replace their yoke with a steering wheel.
By Brian Normile
January 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz revealed that it will be creating a global network of charging stations as part of a broader $1 billion investment into strengthening its EV ambitions, with North America first on the list.
By Carl Malek
January 5, 2023

GMC’s new all-electric supertruck is all kinds of crazy — but what’s it like to live with one on a daily basis?
By Aaron Bragman
December 22, 2022

Smart Eye’s driver-monitoring system is designed to enhance driver safety by using two closed-loop cameras and Smart Eye software.
By Carl Malek
December 15, 2022