Volkswagen may have avoided damaging disclosures and further management shakeups by agreeing to settle a diesel emissions class action lawsuit that was scheduled for trial the following week. The embattled car manufacturer has paid nearly $30 billion in penalties after conceding in 2015 that it installed software in its vehicles to register false numbers on […]
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Auto Recalls Decline in 2017 After Sharp Rise in Prior Year
After a record number of auto recalls in 2016, U.S. recalls actually declined in 2017. The number of recalls in 2017 fell to 30.7 million according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – the lowest numbers since 2013. Recalls hit record levels between 2014 and 2016, totaling approximately 50 million per year, after […]
The Link Between TBI and Dementia
An article out of The New York Times reported on the recently discovered association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and an increased risk of dementia. The Lancet Psychiatry study looked at Danish health databases to assess dementia risk and the link with TBIs. According to the research, the dementia risk is highest for people who […]
Toyota Prius Latest Recall May Be Affecting Fuel Efficiency
Toyota may have addressed its latest safety defect, but some consumers were apparently left with a car with reduced fuel efficiency. For Prius owners and buyers, fuel efficiency is one of the most sought-after features in a new automobile. And the Toyota Prius has delivered on its promise of fuel efficiency in the past few […]
As Takata Reaches Settlement, Some Recall Issues are Still Worse Than Anticipated
Takata is ready to emerge from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the fallout from the largest recall in history continues to haunt the Japanese airbag supplier. Takata has nearly completed its settlement with creditors, auto manufacturers, and injured drivers through various agreements. This includes the sale of its domestic operation to Key Safety Systems, an […]
