TheStreet

Buying a used car can be daunting, but eliminating the models that Consumer Reports ranked least reliable before further narrowing your search can be a good place to start.

Used cars to avoid buying according to Consumer Reports

USA TODAY

The do-not-drive advisory from Ford is for owners of some vehicles who have not had them repaired under three past safety recalls.

Ford issues do-not-drive advisory for some vehicles with Takata airbags: See full list

The US Sun

A WOMAN bought her Kia brand new three years ago, and just finished paying it off – now she faces an $11,000 repair. The diagnosis was made after an independent shop told her she didn’t need an oil consumption test. Jill St. Marie, a Canadian Kia owner, bought her 2016 Forte from a dealership three […]

I took my Kia to the shop over a knocking sound in the engine – I was handed $11k repair bill despite extended warranty

Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Suggested Reading. These Are The Worst-Selling Cars In 2024 (So Far) [Update]

Another Deadly Airbag Recall Could Hit 49 Million Cars

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Insights The biggest recalls of all time had a big impact on company financials.  Many of the companies on this list were able to cover the cost of the recall.  At least one brand went completely bankrupt due to its widespread recall.  Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever Unfortunately, product recalls are a […]
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Recalling 67 Million Cars Bankrupted This Company

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

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Ford has issued a do-not-drive order over airbag issues 
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Ford issues a do-not-drive order for over 765,000 vehicles

Casual fans of any athletic sport may believe that racing is one of the most minor sports. However, a former NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick, may have something to say about those false assumptions. Patrick, who also drove in the IndyCar, stays in shape through her retirement. The 42-year-old took to...

PHOTO: Danica Patrick Has Fans Gasping For Breath With Her Skin-Tight Gym Outfit While In A Provocative Workout Position

Motor1.com

Ford has racked up many recalls over the last few years, and the costs are weighing down its bottom line. The automaker reported its second-quarter financial results this week and revealed that recall and warranty costs hit $2.3 billion over the last three months, costing the company $25.5 million a day. That's up a whopping $800 million compared to the first quarter.

Ford's Recalls Are Costing Billions

102.5 The Bone

Ford and Mazda have issued an urgent “do not drive” warning for more than 457,000 older vehicles that have Takata air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the warning, alerting owners who have vehicles that have unrepaired Takata air bags to not drive them until repairs are made and the defective air bag is replaced.

‘Do Not Drive’ warning issued for 457K older Ford, Mazda vehicles with Takata air bags


Truckers may carry guns to protect themselves as they drive across the country in semi-trucks. 
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Can truckers carry guns in their semi-trucks?


The next massive Nissan Rogue recall is looming. The Rogue is facing reports of steering tie rod failure. 
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The Nissan Rogue might have widespread tie rod failure

Winchester, VA

Law & Crime

A man who vowed to light VP Kamala Harris on fire and "personally pluck out her eyes" reacted with surprise when investigators showed up at his door, a complaint alleges.
The post ‘I will personally pluck out her eyes’: Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door ‘over a comment,’ complaint alleges first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I will personally pluck out her eyes': Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door 'over a comment,' complaint alleges

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 313,622 vehicles. This includes BMW, Chrysler, Ford and Maserati vehicles.

BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Maserati among 313K vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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American Insight

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued several recalls, including a significant one affecting nearly 50,000 Hyundai models due to a risk of unintended airbag deployment.

Hyundai, Nissan, Tesla among 1.9M vehicles recalled last week: Check car recalls here

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Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

There are safety recalls, and then there are really time-consuming, expensive safety recalls. Toyota is experiencing the latter, having discovered earlier this year a defect in its twin-turbocharged V-6 truck engines that power the Tundra pickup truck as well as Lexus's LX luxury SUVs—at least, those 2022 to 2023 model-year variants built between November 2021 and February 2023 (or the same model years built between July 2021 and November 2022 for the LX). The issue can cause the engine stall unexpectedly; per Toyota's NHTSA recall notices to dealers:

Toyota to Replace Every Single Engine in 100,000 Tundra Pickups and Lexus SUVs

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Business Times

Ford Motor Co. has issued a "do not drive" advisory for owners of certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with faulty Takata airbag inflators. The advisory, announced on Tuesday, targets vehicles that have not yet undergone necessary repairs under three previous safety recalls. The Takata airbags, notorious for their potential to explode with deadly force, have been linked to at least 27 deaths in the U.S. and hundreds of injuries, prompting the largest automotive recall in U.S. history.

Ford Issues Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Alert for Vehicles with Dangerous Takata Airbags

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Ford and Mazda tell nearly half a million car owners to stop driving because of Takata airbags

Two automakers on Tuesday issued “Do Not Drive” warnings for hundreds of thousands of vehicles equipped with recalled and unprepared Takata airbags. Ford Motor on Tuesday...

Ford and Mazda tell nearly half a million car owners to stop driving because of Takata airbags

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