Pedestrian detection systems produce mixed results in safety study

The performance of modern pedestrian detection systems varies widely between carmakers, with high-end luxury brands generally faring better and other models failing to recognize pedestrians altogether, according to a study released on Tuesday by a U.S. insurance research group.

The assessment comes at a time when pedestrian deaths on U.S. roads are spiking, with an estimated 6,283 people on foot killed by vehicles in 2018, a year that saw the highest number of cyclist and pedestrian deaths since 1990. read more »

Mercedes recalls EQC electric car due to potentially faulty bolt

Daimler is recalling 1,700 of its new Mercedes-Benz EQC electric cars because of a potentially defective bolt in the differential, which controls wheel rotation during a turn, the company said on Tuesday. read more »

Ford recalls 294,000 Expedition, Edge, Transit, Lincoln Navigator vehicles: What to know

Ford Motor Co. issued three recalls on four vehicles in North America on Tuesday, including the 2019 Expedition and 2019 Lincoln Navigator SUVs built in September.

The popular Ford and Lincoln SUVs have been recalled for an issue involving the same component that led Ford to recall more than 1.2 million Explorers in mid-June built between 2010-17.

Unlike the Explorer alert, this rapid recall for Expedition and Navigator comes before the company learning of any accidents or injury associated with the defect.

"In some of the affected vehicles, the rear toe link fastener may not have been properly tightened during assembly. An improperly secured fastener could allow the rear toe link to become disconnected while driving, which could increase the risk of injury or crash," Ford said in a release. read more »