Federal investigators have determined that the driver of a Tesla Model 3 sedan engaged the vehicle’s semi-autonomous autopilot system seconds before he was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer. A detailed article on the ongoing investigation is available here. The collision, which occurred on U.S. Highway 441 in Delray Beach, Florida, took the life…
According to a lawsuit recently filed in Florida, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla produces vehicles that are inherently dangerous to operate. A detailed article on the allegations contained within the suit—including defective product manufacturing and negligent service practices—can be found here. On May 8th, 2018, the driver and one passenger were traveling on Seabreeze Boulevard in…
The news agency Reuters recently issued a report claiming executives at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) know the talcum used in the company’s signature baby powder products contains asbestos, and have known for decades. The report also alleges that the manufacturer intentionally failed to inform federal authorities. An article on the report and its findings can…
Global automaker Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to allegations of an emissions scandal due to the deceptive practice of six company executives. The Justice Department in Washington D.C announced the indictment and plea today. Volkswagen has admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in criminal and civil penalties. This breaks out to $2.8 billion in…
On Tuesday, 6/28 Volkswagen announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Justice Department worth more than $15 billion. The agreement, which is the largest settlement in U.S. automotive history, will settle claims that Volkswagen knowingly mislead consumers about the fuel efficiency of its TDI “clean diesel” vehicles for years. A majority…
For decades, scientists and medical professionals have warned that long-term use of talcum powder on the genital area may significantly increase a woman’s chance of developing ovarian cancer. Talcum powder used in common household products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder® and Shower to Shower® may pose a serious health risk to thousands of women. Court…
Volkswagen and Audi are at the center of a massive scandal that could potentially impact millions of vehicle owners in the United States. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Volkswagen equipped an estimated 11 million of their TDI “Clean Diesel” vehicles with software that was designed to deceive emissions tests. Volkswagen…
In Winston-Salem a recent traffic accident involving an SUV and an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) left one person fatally injured. According to Police, a Winston-Salem man riding an ATV collided with an SUV at the intersection of Sprauge Street and Thomasville Road. The 24-year-old ATV rider was attempting to cross over Thomasville Road heading west, but…
Consumer vehicles and commercial trucks are equipped with a variety of safety features to keep drivers as safe as possible behind the wheel. But what happens when your vehicle is manufactured with a defective part? When a car part malfunctions, it can lead to serious and deadly consequences. This year alone, General Motors has notified…
The holidays are a time of giving and sharing, and all children look forward to unwrapping their gifts. But please be cautious this holiday shopping season. All parents and gift-givers need to remember that not all toys make appropriate gifts, and that some may pose serious safety risks for infants and young children. Here are…
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