Safety & Recalls

7+ min ago   (874+ words) When fixing something on a car, it can be tempting to go for a cheaper part over a more expensive one. In some cases, it may make sense to go cheap. For example, it’s probably okay to load up on…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago   (329+ words) Mobile, Alabama – September 14, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Gulf City Body & Trailer Works, a Mobile-based trailer service facility with over 74 years of experience, is reminding fleet operators and independent truckers across the Gulf Coast region about the importance of preventive maintenance as the transportation…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (359+ words) Date: September 14, 2026 | Author: Land Line Media | Category: Equipment, News Incorrect repairs have forced Daimler Truck to recall a few thousand Freightliner and Western Star trucks that have already been recalled. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall documents, Daimler…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago   (1659+ words) September 14, 2026 Technology Our Love Seats came in two forms, a rear-facing model for infants that arrived in 1969 with a dedicated harness, and a front-facing booster seat for older children,. Available through AC Delco Parts and Accessories, these were among the…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (491+ words) dcvelocity.com Start your day right! Industry notes Truck Driver Appreciation Week National event comes as industry sees sweeping changes. Ben Ames has spent 30 years as a journalist since starting out as a reporter for daily newspapers in Pennsylvania and…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago   (29+ words) SMH.com.au More than 132,000 drivers have been stung with seat belt fines in NSW during just one year. September 15, 2026 — 6:04am...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (233+ words) Ford Motor Company is recalling 223,472 vehicles across the US following a federal safety investigation that revealed critical vulnerabilities in fuel tank mounting systems. The nationwide action, overseen by transport regulators, targets popular light-duty pickup trucks equipped with front fuel tank…...

19+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1362+ words) Imagine buying a brand-new car in the 1950s. It has a powerful engine, shiny chrome, and comfortable seats, but buckling up is not part of your daily routine. For millions of Americans, that was normal. Seat belts existed, yet many drivers…...

19+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1628+ words) The LS family is arguably the most successful modern pushrod V8 architecture in automotive history, powering everything from base Silverados to Corvette Z06s. Introduced in 1997 with the LS1, the platform has spawned dozens of variants across displacement, aspiration, and performance tiers, all sharing…...

13+ hour, 39+ min ago   (236+ words) "As a commercial driver, I thought there could be a better way to illuminate and increase visibility of the danger zone in front of the vehicle," said an inventor, from Fridley, Minn., "so I invented the COMMERCIAL TRUCK SAFETY LIGHT....