Who: Hyundai, Honda, Ford and Volkswagen issued vehicle recalls in May. Why: The automakers initiated the recalls over concerns involving defective fuel pumps, faulty tail lights, defective camera displays and electric wiring. Where: The vehicle recalls affect consumers nationwide. Automakers Hyundai, Honda, Ford and Volkswagen issued vehicle recalls last month...

Hyundai, Honda, Ford recall vehicles in May

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Volkswagen said on Wednesday it was recalling over 307,000 vehicles in North America due to a potential wiring fault that may deactivate front passenger air bags when the seat is occupied.

Volkswagen recalling 307,000 vehicles over air bag sensor wiring

ESPN 690

In documents posted Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board, VW claims that wiring under the front passenger seat can develop a fault that could deactivate the sensor that determines if a passenger is on board, disabling the airbag and increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Recall alert: VW recalling more than 270,000 vehicles over airbag concerns

USA TODAY

Volkswagen is issuing a recall on 271,330 vehicles due to concerns over the airbag not deploying during a crash, the NHTSA says.

Volkswagen recalls more than 270k SUVs over airbag that may not deploy during a crash

( ) – While pickup trucks are known for their wide array of capabilities, including off-road adventures, hauling heavy loads, and even offering a fair degree of luxury in their upper trim levels, a truck’s maximum towing capability is typically its most impressive specification. Unlike SUVs that have to balance passenger space and cargo capacity with towing needs, trucks have a more utilitarian focus that’s reflected in their powertrains specs, including payload capacity and tow rating. We’ve included the max tow rating for each truck listed below, but keep in mind that achieving a truck’s highest towing capacity will often involve ordering (and paying for) a tow package.

Best Trucks for Towing for 2024

Arlington, TX

The Arlington Department of Environmental Services emergency repairs on Wilson Boulevard will take longer than first expected after a sinkhole opened up.

Arlington sinkhole repairs to take days longer than expected

BMW 6-Series expected to return to the U.S. in 2026 as a 2027 model. A new 6-Series range would replace both the 8-Series and gas-powered versions of the 4-Series. The new 6-Series should ride on a platform capable of supporting gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains. BMW's 6-Series nameplate may be...

BMW 6-Series coupe and convertible reportedly return to US in 2026

Four-cylinder cars are becoming more and more popular. The days of big block engines have long since left us and even performance cars are now adopting smaller engines in order to keep up with efficiency demands. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, though, with four-cylinder engines usually being notoriously reliable.

10 Most Reliable Four-Cylinder Cars On Sale In 2024

If you are looking for a reliable used SUV, you've come to the right place. Updated Consumer Reports data says buyers should steer clear of these 17 SUVs because they all have well below-average reliability. Consumer Reports warns, "If you buy a three- or five-year-old used car, it's already gone...

17 SUVs With The Worst Reliability, And The Subaru To Buy Instead

A recent Consumer Reports analysis of older used cars that dates as far back as 10 years ago was recently released by CR analysts who say that their current picks are “…the ones we’d recommend to our friends and family members,” ―all under $20,000!. Those...

Best Used Cars and SUVs Under $20,000

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Big news for Samsung fans! If you love Galaxy devices, Samsung has a Galaxy Unpacked event coming up in Paris in just a few weeks, where the latest new Galaxy phones will be announced. But there’s even more good news.

This summer’s Samsung Unpacked event will be the biggest in years

White County, GA

Now Habersham

A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

Spartanburg, SC

The 2025 BMW X3 will be built at BMW's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. No plug-in hybrid powertrain exists in the 2025 BMW X3 lineup. BMW on Tuesday revealed a new generation of its top-selling X3 compact crossover. The newcomer starts sales later this year as a 2025 BMW X3...

2025 BMW X3 grows into a striking new generation

Besides a new Cherokee and Renegade, Jeep is working on a redesigned Compass. The models will be joined by facelifted versions of the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer. Jeep is also embracing electrification and will offer a total of six EVs by the end of 2027. Jeep recently...

Jeep Confirms New Compass, Updated Grand Cherokee And Wagoneer

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Morristown Minute

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 1,050,397 vehicles. This includes Chrysler, Toyota and PACCAR trucks.

Chrysler, Toyota, PACCAR among 1 million vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

The mildly updated 2025 Kia Seltos crossover SUV starts at $25,965. Unusually, that base price is for an all-wheel drive version despite front-wheel drive grades also being in the lineup. The base price (which includes a mandatory $1,375 destination charge) applies to the LX trim level, which is only available...

2025 Kia Seltos priced at $25,965 with AWD

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail

Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV. It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV. The front passenger detection system may not...

VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail

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