Laura Sky Brown
Digital Director
Laura Sky Brown has been involved in automotive media for a very long time, and she sees it as her calling to guard the legacy and help ensure the continued high quality of Car and Driver. She was one of the first staffers at Automobile Magazine in the '80s and has worked for many other car magazines and websites as a writer, editor, and copy editor ever since. It has been her privilege to edit many of the greats of automotive journalism over the years, including the ones who currently write for C/D.
450,000 Hondas' Front Seatbelts May Not Latch, Triggering Recall
Honda models from 2018 through 2020 including Accord and Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Insight, and Odyssey vehicles, along with the Acura RDX, are all under recall for the problem.
Ford Restarting F-150 Lightning Production after Figuring Out Battery Fix
Inspectors noticed a 'potential battery issue' and halted production of the electric pickup in February. In a statement today, Ford said production will resume on March 13.
More Than 700,000 Nissan Rogue SUVs Recalled for Collapsing Ignition Key
The problem could cause the vehicle to shut off while moving. The recall affects 2014–2020 models of the Rogue and Rogue Sport.
306,000 Ram HD Trucks Recalled for Electrical Fault That Could Cause Fire
Owners are told not to park the vehicles inside garages or buildings until the problem is fixed.
385,000 Ford Explorers, Lincoln SUVs Recalled for Faulty Backup Camera
Several minor accidents have been reported because the rearview camera's screen can go blue unexpectedly.
67,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans Recalled in U.S. over Potential Engine Stall Issue
Stellantis said a transmission wiring connector could short-circuit and cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.
Owners of Older Dodge Charger, Challenger Told to Stop Driving Them
Stellantis is warning owners of 2005–2010 Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Magnum and Chrysler 300 cars to stop driving them until they have replaced faulty Takata airbags.
Audi A6, S6 Recalled: Back-Seat Spills Could Cut Engine Power
In an unusual reason for a recall, Audi's 2019–2022 A6, S6, and related models' engines could suddenly go into limp-home mode after a rear-seat liquid spill.
Half a Million Ford Escape, Bronco Sport SUVs Recalled over Fire Risk
The problem relates to a faulty fuel injector and affects 2020–2023 Escape and 2021–2023 Bronco Sport vehicles with the 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine.
Catalytic Converter Thieves Will Find California and New York Tougher with New Laws in Place
These states will now require strict records of any transactions involving the valuable car parts; it's one way to approach skyrocketing theft rates.
12,000 Rivian R1S, R1T Recalled over Badly Tightened Fastener That Could Affect Steering
A majority of R1S and R1T EVs the startup has built so far will be recalled to fix a fastener problem that could cause a harsh ride and possibly affect steering.
Hertz Rental Fleet to Add 175,000 GM Electric Vehicles
It's getting more and more likely that you will be able to get the keys to an EV when you rent a car.
200,000+ Nissan Titan, Frontier Pickups Recalled over Rollaway Risk
The problem affects 2020 through 2023 model years, and owners are being asked to use their parking brake every time while awaiting a fix.
Ford, Lincoln Recall 198,000 Expedition and Navigator SUVs for Fire Risk
A blower motor problem could be the cause of noise, smoke, and risk of fire.
2024 Ford Mustang Debut Will Be a Public Party in Detroit, and All Mustang Owners Are Invited
A cross-country owner tour, a parade starting from World Headquarters, a public celebration outside the Detroit auto show . . . it's safe to say Ford is hyping the 7th-gen Mustang.
2020–2022 Nissan Frontier, Titan Recalled for Risk of Rolling Away
The parking pawl may fail to engage when the transmission is in Park, so until it can fix the problem, Nissan asks owners to use the parking brake.
2018–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango Recalled for Rollaway Risk
Some 270,000 SUVs are included in the recall, which blames a defective antilock-brake system module for the problem.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Has Battery Problem That Could Immobilize the EV
The EV crossover has a battery overheating issue that could make it fail to start or stop while being driven. Ford will do an over-the-air software fix starting in July.
NHTSA Investigating Ford Bronco over Complaints of 'Catastrophic Engine Failure'
The safety agency is looking into complaints from 32 owners of the 2021 model SUV with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, saying the engine stopped suddenly and couldn't be restarted.
How to Display the American Flag Correctly on Your Car, Truck, or Motorcycle
There's a right and a wrong way. Learn your flag etiquette and find the right U.S. flag for your vehicle.
Elon Musk Promises Tesla Cybertruck in 2023 at Giga Texas Plant Opening Party
Musk says Tesla's Austin plant will start building the Cybertruck in 2023 and will be the 'highest-volume car factory in America,' largely on the strength of Model Y production.
Uber to List All NYC Taxicabs on Its App Starting This Summer
The Wall Street Journal reports today that the ride-sharing giant is going to give cabs a piece of its action.
'Felicity Ace' Cargo Ship Reportedly Sunk: Was Carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis
The ship was in the midst of a salvage effort and was supposed to have been towed to land. Some 4000 new vehicles are on board and were already expected to be beyond help.
1.7 Million Honda Accord, CR-V Vehicles Investigated for Braking Problem
NHTSA is looking into complaints that the automated emergency braking system triggers unnecessarily.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Recalled; Owners Told Not to Charge or Park Near Home
NHTSA says there's a risk of vehicle fire in 16,741 of the minivans from 2017 and 2018 model years.
States to Get $5 Billion to Build a Massive EV Charging Station Network
The DOT's spending program will get the U.S. closer to a goal of 500,000 charging stations by 2030, built mainly along the interstate highway system.
2016 Mazda Radios in Seattle Are Stuck on KUOW, and Nobody Knows Why
This wouldn't be such a big deal, except it means the infotainment system isn't working right, either.
Kia Soul, Sedona, Forte Recalled for Airbags That May Not Work
More than 410,000 of the vehicles are under recall from the 2017 through 2019 model years.
Nearly 700,000 Nissan Rogue SUVs Recalled for Dashboard Fire Risk
2014–2016 Rogues could experience corrosion in an under-dash electrical connector, which could lead to problems from power-window-control failure to a fire.
26,000 Hyundai Sedans, SUVs Recalled over Windshield That Could Detach
The issue affects 2020 Elantra and Sonata sedans and 2020–2021 Santa Fe SUVs, which could lose their front glass in a crash—and clearcoat paint is the reason.
GM to Launch CarBravo, Its Own Used Car Sales Website
The auto giant will unify its dealers' used-car sales on a website intended to fight CarMax, Carvana, and other online platforms at a time when used-car prices are skyrocketing.
View Photos of ONE EV Battery Project in a Tesla Model S
A modified Tesla Model S drove 750 miles across Michigan last month after being equipped with a battery from Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan startup.