Tesla Motors is recalling an estimated 123,000 Model S vehicles built before April 2016 because the bolts in the power steering component may be corroded and could possibly fail. In the event the bolts fail, the driver would still be able to steer the car but would be required to use "excessive force," leading to an increased risk of injury.
Maserati is moving to electric power steering from hydraulic-based steering for its 2018 models to enable additional driver-assisting features for its Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte, the company announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Used vehicles from one to five years old fell 1.4% in value in October in a steady used-vehicle market that showed significant improvement from a year ago with large pickups leading the way, reports Black Book.
The Audi A4 Allroad, A5 Sportback and A5 Coupe all qualify for the 2017 safety award given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
BMW's 5 Series enters its seventh generation with a long-awaited refresh that adds more powerful engines and a barrage of driver-assisting tech, while retaining much of the exterior styling and dimensions of the luxury sedan.
BMW's 5 Series entered its seventh generation with the 2017 540i, which is the first of at least four planned models (with the four-cylinder 530i, 530e iPerformance PHEV, and M550i xDrive). BMW may bring a diesel model and is expected to refresh the M5 as well. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
The recall, set to begin June 29, affects more than 17,000 luxury cars in the 2015 to 2017 model years.
The multi-model recall, set to begin Feb. 6, affects 3,506 vehicles in the 2017 and 2016 model years.
The recall, set to begin Dec. 19, covers more than 5,000 luxury cars in the 2013-2015 model years.
BMW's 5 Series will enter its seventh-generation as a lighter-weight luxury sedan with a new engine lineup and improved fuel efficiency, the automaker has announced.
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