Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.
Report: Drivers are paying hidden EV subsidies
Many people can't afford an electric vehicle, but a report claims that in a roundabout way, everyone is paying for an EV in some fashion. The report claims that collectively, Americans will pay almost $50,000 in mostly hidden subsidies and credits that most will never see, over the course of the next decade. Critics, however, call the study misleading, as it does not measure the benefits of grid upgrades, nor the drawbacks of pollution of human health and the environment. Reporter William La Jeunesse has more.
Many people can't afford an electric vehicle, but a report claims that in a roundabout way, everyone is paying for an EV in some fashion. The report claims that collectively, Americans will pay almost $50,000 in mostly hidden subsidies and credits that most will never see, over the course of the next decade. Critics, however, call the study misleading, as it does not measure the benefits of grid upgrades, nor the drawbacks of pollution of human health and the environment. Reporter William La Jeunesse has more.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Over 2.5 million Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over fuel pump defect
Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.
Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
Toyota's small car unit Daihatsu suspending vehicle shipments over safety cheating scandal
Toyota said its investigation found 174 new cases of irregularities in safety test and other procedures in 25 test categories involving multiple model vehicles.
Toyota said its investigation found 174 new cases of irregularities in safety test and other procedures in 25 test categories involving multiple model vehicles.
Latest consumer product recalls: Tesla autopilot defect, deaths reported from toy magnetic balls, more
More than two million Teslas are being recalled to fix an autopilot software defect; toy magnetic balls can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming dislodged in the digestive system; Subaru issues recall for Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks; million of bottles of stain remover recalled due to potential skin and eye irritation; mini string lights recalled due to burn and fire hazards.
More than two million Teslas are being recalled to fix an autopilot software defect; toy magnetic balls can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming dislodged in the digestive system; Subaru issues recall for Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks; million of bottles of stain remover recalled due to potential skin and eye irritation; mini string lights recalled due to burn and fire hazards.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Tesla autopilot recall: Over 2M vehicles need software fix of defective system
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Federal EV tax credit slashed in half for some Tesla Model 3s in 2024
Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January
Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January
US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
Latest consumer product recalls: Deaths from cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, SUVs pose fire risk, more
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has been expanded, with cases reported in multiple states and Canada; Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over a missing seat belt piece; 30,000 ZLINE gas ranges have been recalled because the oven can release carbon monoxide; hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs pose a fire risk; TING athlete's foot spray may contain elevated levels of benzene.
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has been expanded, with cases reported in multiple states and Canada; Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over a missing seat belt piece; 30,000 ZLINE gas ranges have been recalled because the oven can release carbon monoxide; hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs pose a fire risk; TING athlete's foot spray may contain elevated levels of benzene.
Tesla delivers about a dozen Cybertruck pickups as it tries to fix production woes
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Tesla sets date for Cybertruck event: Here's what to know
Tesla's Cybertruck is expected to retail for $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Tesla's Cybertruck is expected to retail for $50,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.