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DETROIT - Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Grand Cherokees and 2006 to 2010 Commanders. U.S. safety regulators say cracks in a circuit board can cause a faulty signal as the SUVs are …

Headlights are some of the most closely-regulated components on a modern automobile, which makes perfect sense considering how important of a safety role that they play. That being said, some car companies are complaining to the NHTSA in the United States that current rules are holding back the development of …

The Parts Center Blog at the Olathe Toyota Center has published some tantalizing details about the upcoming 2014 Toyota Corolla. The re-designed compact sedan, which will replace the aged, yet strong-selling 2013 model, will feature better fuel efficiency thanks to the introduction of variable valve timing and valve lift technology …

INDIANAPOLIS - Kurt Busch has become the first driver this year to pass rookie orientation for the Indianapolis 500. The 2004 Sprint Cup champion came to Indy this week to test himself on the 2.5-mile oval in one of Michael Andretti's IndyCars. He wound up completing all three phases of …

The Dodge Challenger is getting a new lease on life - and potentially a brand new drivetain to match. AllPar is reporting that the 2014 Dodge Challenger will be moving to a fresh platform, and will also gain substantial interior updates as well as revised sheet metal that should help …

PARIS - As the Formula One world championship heads into Europe, three-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel can move ahead of rivals in the title race at the Spanish Grand Prix. Only Kimi Raikkonen has shown consistency with a win and two second-place finishes, putting the Finn 10 points behind Vettel …

ENSTONE, England - Lotus has appointed Nick Chester as its technical director, replacing James Allison who is leaving the Formula One team. Chester is a familiar face at Lotus, having worked at the team since 2000, including as engineering director and head of performance systems. Chester said in a statement …

CONCORD, N.C. - NASCAR said Tuesday that Ryan Newman will not be fined for his rebuke of NASCAR on live television following a late accident at Talladega. Newman's race ended Sunday in a 12-car accident when Kurt Busch's car barrel-rolled on top of his car. Newman said his TV interview …

April's airbag recall that affected over 3 million vehicles built by Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Honda has claimed another victim. BMW will be calling back 220,000 automobiles built in 2002 and 2003 due to the fact that it, too, built cars using the same airbag supplier. The issue in question …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ryan Newman had to open his checkbook the last time he spoke out at Talladega. Fed up about the style of racing, he said in 2010 fans shouldn't even bother going to the track. He was punished with a secret fine that didn't come to light for …