Volvo and NVIDIA Expand Automated-Driving Plan for Future Electric Cars
Volvo plans to combine NVIDIA Hyperion hardware and driving software with its safety engineering in a future electric car. Timing and market availability remain open.
Category: Recalls & Safety
Hyundai and Genesis Recall 94,622 Sedans Over Seat-Motor Fire Risk
Hyundai and Genesis are recalling 94,622 sedans because a stuck power-seat switch may overheat a motor and start a fire. NHTSA says owners should park outside until repaired.
Honda Recalls 4,804 Hybrids After Faulty Repair Parts Reach Dealers
Honda is recalling 4,804 Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and CR-V Fuel Cell vehicles after defective parts entered the replacement supply for an earlier recall.
Volkswagen Recalls 22,524 ID.4 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 ID.4 EVs because charging above 80% may trigger battery thermal propagation. The root cause and final repair remain under investigation.
Mercedes Recalls 30,064 S-Class Sedans Over Brake Hose Leak Risk
Mercedes-Benz is expanding an S-Class brake-hose recall to 30,064 U.S. vehicles after reports showed the condition extended beyond the original campaign.
NHTSA Reviews Claims Tesla Robotaxis Sped in Active School Zones
NHTSA opened a defect-petition review into claims that 2026 Tesla Model Y robotaxis and Cybercabs exceeded active school-zone speed limits.
BMW Concept 7 Protection Pairs 612 HP With Discreet Armor
BMW’s Concept 7 Protection previews a lower-profile armored 7 Series with a 612-hp plug-in-hybrid system, handgun protection and an initial European focus.
Volvo Crash Study Finds Equal Injury Protection for Women and Men
A five-decade Volvo crash study reports equal injury protection for women and men in newer models, with important limits to the findings.
Toyota Recalls 31,000 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids for Power-Loss Risk
Toyota is recalling about 31,000 U.S. 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids because an ECU fault can shut down the hybrid system while driving. Dealers will update the software free.
Stellantis and Wayve Target 2028 Launch for Supervised Hands-Free Driving
Stellantis and Wayve demonstrated supervised hands-free driving in Fiat 500e and Maserati Grecale development vehicles, with a North American launch targeted for 2028.