Tag: SUVs

GM Recalls 340,000 Big SUVs; Daytime Running Lights Can Stay On

DETROIT—General Motors is recalling nearly 340,000 big SUVs in the U.S. because their daytime running lights may not shut off when the regular headlights are on. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Thursday that having both lights on at the same time could cause glare for oncoming drivers,…


Park Outside: Kia Recalls SUVs Again for Risk of Engine Fire

Kia is telling owners of nearly 72,000 older Sportage small SUVs in the United States to park them outdoors and away from structures after getting reports of more engine fires. It’s the second time that Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled due to fire risks that apparently can start near…


UK Climate Activists Deflate Tyres of ‘Around 100’ SUVs in Edinburgh on Single Night

British police urged SUV drivers to check their cars before getting behind the wheel after climate activists claimed to have deflated the tyres of “around 100” vehicles in the Scottish capital Edinburgh on a single night. According to an environmentalist group called “Tyre Extinguishers,” in the early hours of May 26, at least three teams…


General Motors Recalls 740,000 SUVs; Headlights Are Too Bright

DETROIT—General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the United States because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers. The recall announced Tuesday comes after U.S. safety regulators turned down a request from the Detroit automaker to avoid the recall. The company is recalling GMC Terrain SUVs…


Hit the Highway: The Ultimate Road Trip Vehicles

Fit for a King Rolls Royce Cullinan $330,000 Rolls Royce seemed highly unlikely to ever build an SUV, but the result is pure magnificence. All-wheel-drive and a twin-turbo 563-hp V12 powerplant linked to an eight-speed transmission confidently propels this beautiful beast anywhere you aim it. The wood, leather, and aluminum accented cabin emulates a members-only…


Nissan Recalls 793,000 Rogues; Wiring Trouble Raises Fire Risk

DETROIT—Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring which, in rare cases, could start a fire. The recall covers Nissan Rogue SUVs from the 2014 through 2016 model years. The Rogue is Nissan’s top-selling vehicle in the United States. The U.S. National Highway Traffic…


Ford Recalls Nearly 617,000 Explorer SUVs

WASHINGTON—Ford is recalling nearly 617,00 Explorer sport utility vehicles in the United States at the request of regulators because retention pins could loosen and allow roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. The recall covers 2016 through 2019 model year vehicles. Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail…