Enlarge / Lithium-ion cells made by LG Energy Solutions have been linked to multiple fires and malfunctions since 2020. (credit: Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Image) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating safety defects in lithium-ion cells made by LG Energy Solutions after a string of recalls since February 2020. The most high-profile […]
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for nearly 485, 000 SUVs (and a handful of sedans) due to the risk of engine bay fires, warning owners to park the vehicles outside until the repair work has been completed. The problem affects 126, 747 Kias —certain K900 sedans from model years […]
Real Water sold in jugs. (credit: FDA) At least 25 people in two states were likely poisoned by toxic batches of the “Re2al Alkalized Water,” including five children who suffered acute liver failure and one person who died. That’s according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday, which lays […]
Enlarge / Tesla is issuing a recall more than phantom collision warnings and brake activations. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Tesla) Tesla’s controversial “Full Self-Driving” feature took another hit on Tuesday. The Texan automaker issued a recall for nearly 12, 000 vehicles after an over-the-air software update introduced a new bug that can cause false activations […]
Enlarge / This is the 60kWh electric battery pack found inside a Chevrolet Bolt EV. The front of the pack is to the right of the picture, and the hump to the left is the double-stacked modules that live under the rear seat. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Chevrolet was one of the particular first automakers to […]
As usual, Caitlyn Jenner is the candidate for ABSOLUTELY NO ONE! No matter which side of the political aisle you’re on, there’s basically no way to justify supporting the former Keeping Up With The Kardashians star in her gubernatorial run. In case you hadn’t heard, California has once again gotten a vote to recall its governor. While […]
Caitlyn Jenner isn’t the greatest at using Twitter, apparently — maybe she should call Donald Trump for some covfefe? Sorry, we meant to type “advice”! The former I Am Cait star is the most famous of all the gubernatorial hopefuls currently running in the recall election to possibly replace Gavin Newsom. And while this latest gaffe won’t doom Jenner’s […]
Enlarge / For now, it’s time to unplug when you get to 90 percent state of charge. (credit: Chevrolet) In November 2020, General Motors issued a recall of the Chevrolet Bolt EV due to a potential fire risk. Unfortunately for Bolt EV owners, that fix—a software patch—did not work, and now their cars are subject […]
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) yesterday filed a complaint against Amazon over the sale of hundreds of thousands of hazardous products, including carbon monoxide detectors that fail to detect carbon monoxide, hair dryers without required protection from shock and electrocution, and flammable sleepwear meant for children. […]
We honestly didn’t expect to be reporting this news right now… or ever. Former reality TV star and past Olympic hero Caitlyn Jenner is reportedly talking with political consultants as she “actively explores a run for governor of California,” according to a report first published on Tuesday afternoon by Axios. Related: Caitlyn Blames Trans Community For Her Being ‘Too […]