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By Jon Linkov / Consumer Reports Ford is recalling 58,000 of its 2012-2014 and 2017 Focus cars because the software update they received as part of a prior recall was incomplete. That recall was meant to fix a problem with the gas tank that…

By Lang Aftermarket iReport "At the beginning of 2019, domestic nameplate cars across the U.S. averaged 14.6 years, a record-high age for domestic cars. "Domestic nameplate car average age has climbed an incredible 2.2 years since 2009. A ten-year history…

By William Clavey / gmauthority.com Connecticut and Massachusetts Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward Markey have reintroduced the “Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act,” which would force dealerships to fix any outstanding safety recalls before selling a used vehicle. In the…

By Chasidy Rae Sisk / Autobody News Over the past few months, Collision Advice’s Mike Anderson has been contacted by over a dozen shops regarding a computer ransom scheme where body shops’ computers and IT systems are hijacked and held for ransom.…

By Yahoo Finance In an attempt to fix electronic defects, Toyota Motor Corporation TM has announced the third recall of its Prius hybrid models. The recall follows safety claims by Toyota’s California dealer. According to Los Angeles Times, more than 20,000 Prius…

By AJ Dellinger / engadget.com Intel and a team of automotive companies have teamed up to create new guidelines for autonomous vehicles. The intention of the "Safety First Automated Driving" paper, published today, is to establish a framework of universal safety principles…

- Spring bounce continues as values increase 0.6% in June. - All major market segments saw seasonally adjusted price gains in June. - Used-vehicle demand remains relatively strong, despite being down from abnormally strong June 2018. ATLANTA, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Wholesale…