BIZARRE: 3 | Mind Blowing Facts

Woman’s 5-Year-Old Son Gets Stuck In GMC Yukon’s Seat. Then She Goes To AutoZone

“Now it’s locked, and there’s nothing I can do."

Motor1 · Sep 16

NHTSA Reviews Complaint of Engine Coolant Intrusion and Power Loss in 500,000 Ford Edge SUVs

Federal auto safety regulators are reviewing a petition involving approximately 500,000 Ford Edge SUVs over allegations that engine coolant intrusion can cause significant power loss. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26008 on September 3, 2026. The petition covers model-year 2015 through 2018…

Clever Dude · Sep 15

Ford Recalls Nearly 2,000 Transit Vans Over Rear Seat Belt Warning Failure

Ford is recalling nearly 2,000 newer Transit vans because a malfunction could prevent the vehicle from properly showing whether a rear passenger’s seat belt is buckled. The recall covers certain 2026 and 2027 Ford Transit vehicles and involves the wireless seat belt reminder system located within the rear seat belt…

Clever Dude · Sep 15

Tesla Wants Firefighters to Move Its Cybercab With a Touchscreen During Emergencies, but What if They're Wearing Gloves?

Tesla Cybercab rides have begun in Austin, but firefighters question how to move a stalled vehicle. NHTSA is auditing about 1,000 Cybercabs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Why Your Car's Gas Cap Isn't Behind The License Plate Anymore

Once hidden behind the license plate, fuel fillers gradually changed location for a surprisingly important reason.

Motor1 · Sep 11

That Cheap Used Car Has a $2,000 Secret: 7 Things to Check Before You Buy

A cheap used car can look like the automotive equivalent of finding money in an old coat pocket. Then the check-engine light appears, the tires look suspiciously tired, and suddenly that bargain needs a repair bill that makes the purchase price feel like a distant memory. A car that costs…

Clever Dude · Sep 11

Bought a Used Car That Was Previously Wrecked? NHTSA Says Check the Airbag Immediately

A shiny paint job can hide an ugly secret underneath the hood, and sometimes behind the steering wheel. If a used car has a crash in its history, NHTSA now urges owners to take a particularly close look at the air bag system because dangerous replacement inflators have killed people…

Clever Dude · Sep 10

Tesla Cybercab Hides A Virtual Joystick, Exposing A Secret Manual Mode

A buried virtual joystick in the Tesla Cybercab raises fresh questions about manual control, rider safety, and the company’s robotaxi strategy.

Motor1 · Sep 10

Man Turns On Audi A4's Parking Brake. Then It Starts Screaming: ‘It’s In Elk Mode’

"R2-D2 on backseat."

Motor1 · Sep 9

Regulators Audit Tesla Cybercab Certification While Austin Responders Log Dozens of Robotaxi Interference Incidents at Emergency Scenes

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla certified its driverless Cybercab. Austin emergency crews have logged dozens of robotaxi interference incidents this year.

Medical Daily · Sep 9