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NHTSA Investigates Nearly 1.9 Million Toyota RAV4s Over Fire Risks

WASHINGTON, — U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they have opened an investigation into nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 sport-utility vehicles over potential fire risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the preliminary evaluation looking at 2013-2018 …

Providence Plans on Replacing Aging Cruisers With SUVs

The city of Providence, R.I., is replacing some of its police cruisers with sport utility vehicles. The Providence Journal reports six dealers have submitted bids to supply the department with 40 Ford Police Utility Interceptors. The city has more than …

Nissan Recalls More Than 188,000 SUVs Globally for Brake Issue

Nissan Motor Co Ltd said on Wednesday it is recalling 188,302 sport utility vehicles globally, mostly in the United States, to fix faulty brake control software that may increase the risk of a crash. In the United States, the recall …

California Tops in SUV/CUV Thefts: NICB

Chrysler Recalls 210,000 Jeep SUVs for Corrosion Issue

Chrysler is recalling nearly 210,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles due to potential problems resulting from excessive corrosion that could lead to a loss of control by the driver. Chrysler, which is controlled by Fiat, is recalling the estimated 209,724 …