Ford In The Hot-Seat Over Handling Of Door Safety Issue www.lifestyle.co.uk -
The Ford Motor Co. decided against a massive recall involving some of its most
popular trucks despite internal questions about the quality of certain parts, it
was reported.
Consumer Groups Renew Push For Seat Belt Recall Reuters -
A leading consumer group stepped up pressure Thursday for a voluntary recall of
seat belts on up to 16 million Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles amid fresh
assertions they can unlatch during crashes.
Suit Blames Ford For Crown Victoria Defect AP -
A police group has filed a lawsuit claiming that Ford failed to fix a defect
that can cause its Crown Victoria police cruisers to erupt in flames when hit
from behind.
Study: Cell Phones 'Blind' Drivers Reuters -
Drivers who use a cellular telephone, even with a "hands-free" device,
suffer from a kind of tunnel vision that endangers themselves and others, U.S.
researchers said on Monday.
SUV Owners Red-Flagged www.cbsmarketwatch.com - Kristen Gerencher
Perched higher on the road and surrounded by more bulk weight, drivers of
sport-utility vehicles enjoy a greater level of safety in accidents, often at
others' expense.