Surprised it was only $245M. Read more

Here is a transcript of the settlement negotiations with the EPA: Read more

“The light changed from yellow to red while the vehicle was crossing the crosswalk, and as that happened the AVT [autonomous vehicle trainer] took manual control of the vehicle and proceeded through the intersection,” Read more

Nice dive into the mismatch between data and reality, and thanks for the push for answers. Read more

Kudos on this remarkably in-depth coverage, Ryan. Perhaps the spookiest thing about this is the scores of super-low mileage motor homes and RVs lurking out there with these tires, the owners having no idea what they are in for when they take that next big trip. Read more

This is some good work Ryan. Thanks. I know its about as “cool” as using the torque wrench in high school shop class to tighten your wheel lugs but as someone who has studied a great deal about engineering (im not an engineer, I just play one on TV) Im more and more convinced that structural limits are no joke and are… Read more

Come now! This is just the free market working as intended! Indeed, with less regulations, the market would have corrected itself even faster, because dead and crippled people can’t buy your products!
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Kurtz is my hero. I have never nor will I ever buy Goodyear tires. This disregard for public safety to make a dishonest profit needs to be elevated to a criminal act in the same manner that the diesel deception was. Read more

This is the kind of investigative reporting that keeps me reading Jalopnik every day. Outstanding work. Read more

Looks like the root issue is allowing these tires, rated only for 65mph, to be installed on vehicles that WILL be driven at speeds higher than that unless the vehicle is electronically limited.... which it most likely wasn’t. Read more

This was well written Ryan. Really sad story for the families.Goodyear is trash, and I’ll never put anything like that on any of my vehicles. Read more

It makes me sad that we have to trust our lives to manufacturers who value profits over the lives of the people using their products.
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A bit scary that all the RV manufacturers/dealers/service companies were installing a tire that was speed rated to be roughly equal to speed limits. When reading the article I was expecting to see falsely listed speed rating #’s, but apparently that wasn’t the case. Isn’t it common practice to install tires that are… Read more

I’m sure some of these unfortunate people suffered radial fractures as a result of Goodyear’s aggressive cover up and spinning of the story. I think they should always remember not to tread on their customer. They’ll just have to tighten their belts and lay down some settlement money before public sentiment goes flat… Read more

Infrastructure Week is Lit

sure they are... and then they’ll charge you $10 everytime you use said road or bridge Read more

“Dear You” has always been my favorite. Not a popular opinion, I know.
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Needs to see a lot (Million +) of cars at a Profit. Read more

“Autopilot is intended for use only with a fully attentive driver,” a Tesla spokesperson said. Read more

Okay, I can understand the cameras and sensors not seeing a white trailer against a low sun in the sky... BUT A FLIPPIN FIRE TRUCK? Read more