Several experts say hand-over-hand steering isn't the safest steering method for two main reasons.
The recall, tied to a wiring problem, covers nearly 58,000 vehicles in the 2015 and 2016 model years.
The recall covers more than 690,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks in the 2014 model year.
Ford is developing several next-generation driver-assisting technologies, including evasive steering that can steer the vehicle away from a collision if the driver doesn't respond and an alert that recognizes when a driver is heading the wrong direction on a road.
Ford's new adaptive steering technology that's been added to 2017 Super Duty trucks and the 2016 Edge mid-size SUV improves steering efficiency and effort so the vehicles are easier to steer at various speeds.
Mercedes-Benz hosted Southern California fleet managers at its new Vehicle Preparation Center for a demonstration of its redesigned 2017 E-Class.
The recall is limited to just 64 Ram 2500 trucks and Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis in the 2015 model year.
Mazda's Mazda3 and Mazda6 sedans will arrive with improved handling and more refined interiors in a mid-cycle update for the 2017 model year, according to the automaker.
Ford has announced 17 new driver-assist features for its 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickup.
AAA offers advice on how to regain steering control during a skid.
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