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NHTSA Opens Probe Into 2021 Tesla Model Y Door Handle Failures

NHTSA Opens Probe Into 2021 Tesla Model Y Door Handle Failures

NHTSA has opened a probe into ~174,000 2021 Tesla Model Y SUVs over reports that exterior door handles can become inoperative. Tesla response pending. What owners should know: review manual interior releases and report incidents to NHTSA. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary September 8-15, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary September 8-15, 2025

Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup Septmber September7-14, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup Septmber September7-14, 2025

AUTO CENTRAL - Louisville, KY - September 7, 2025; Every Sunday for the past 30 years, Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and TACH Executive Producer, compiled his take on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy-to-digest news Nuggets. Complete versions of today's news nuggets, along with hundreds of thous ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary September 1-8, 2025 - Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, BMW, VinFast

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary September 1-8, 2025 - Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, BMW, VinFast

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 31-September 6, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 31-September 6, 2025

Every Sunday for the past 30 years, Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and TACH Executive Producer, compiled his take on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy-to-digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Recalls Spike 65% Since Summer 2024

Urgent 'Do Not Drive' Recalls Spike 65% Since Summer 2024

Automakers Warn Owners With 'Do Not Drive' Recalls To Not Operate Those Vehicles CENTREVILLE, Va., Sept. 3, 2025 -- In a concerning spike affecting hundreds of thousands of drivers nationwide, the number of critical "Do Not Drive" recalls has jumped more than 65% since the summer of 2024, to 725,000, according to CARFA ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 21-30, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 21-30, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 24-30, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 24-30, 2025

Larry's take on this past week's automotive news, condensed into easy-to-digest news Nuggets. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 18-25, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 18-25, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup August 17-23, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrapup August 17-23, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 11-17, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Recalls Summary August 11-17, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 10-16, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup August 10-16, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions, and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted, easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Detailed Weeks Recalls Summary August 4-10, 2025

Official NHTSA Detailed Weeks Recalls Summary August 4-10, 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

4 Tips on Properly Understanding Warranty Types

An effective warranty can protect your investment from unforeseen repairs and expenses. ... Continue reading

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