Jeep engine fires draw attention from NHTSA

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts with your weekly recap of the latest car news and market happenings.

In today’s edition:

  • NHTSA probes Jeep

  • New car prices [still] falling

  • Ford all-in on Mustang V8

  • Multimedia systems improved

  • Recent recalls

  • and more

MARKETS 📈

Note: Stock market data as of Thursday’s market close.

HEADLINES 📰

New car prices continue to tumble in August, incentives up nearly 50% year-over-year

Ford doubles down on building V8, Manual Mustang for as long as legally possible

RECALLS

Nearly 1.4 million Ram 1500s recalled because the electronic stability control systems may suddenly shut off

A VW ID.4 door handle recall has been expanded to include 120,000 SUVs with doors that can suddenly open without warning

That’s all we have for you this week. We’ll see you next Friday morning with more car content.

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