Honda is recalling over 256,600 Accord Hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a software error that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power. The recall affects certain models from 2023 to 2025, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This software glitch may cause the internal system to reset while driving, increasing the risk of crashes or injuries.

According to Kelley Blue Book, the issue originates from improper settings in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU). Sudden changes in throttle opening can trigger a torque control failure, leading to engine hesitation, power loss, or stalling. As of mid-January 2025, Honda had received 674 warranty claims related to this problem but reported no crashes or injuries.

To resolve the issue, Honda dealers will reprogram the software free of charge. Owners can check if their vehicle is part of the recall by locating their 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and entering it on the Honda Recall Information page or the NHTSA recall lookup tool. 

McDonald’s is planning a major overhaul to its burgers, including its signature entree, the Big Mac, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The global fast food chain plans to rollout what it calls its “best burgers ever,” putting a focus on correcting dry patties and squishy buns. The changes will include the following:

• Six patties grilled at a time instead of eight to have its auto-cooking mechanism apply less pressure and retain more burger patty juices
• More sauce on Big Macs
• Addition of thicker, buttery brioche buns to retain heat
• Sesame seeds more randomly scattered on buns
• Cheese taken out of refrigerators sooner to melt more when cooked
• Onions rehydrated after purchase to provide more juiciness
• Lettuce and pickles stored in smaller containers to be refreshed more often.

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of its restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing.

The Dublin, Ohio-based chain said during a conference call with investors that it planned to begin closing restaurants soon. The company said it expected a “mid-single-digit percentage” of its U.S. stores to be affected, but it didn’t give any more details.

Wendy’s currently has 6,011 U.S. restaurants. If 5% of those locations were impacted, it would mean 300 store closures.

The new round of closures comes on top of the closure of 240 U.S. Wendy’s locations in 2024. At the time, Wendy’s said that many of the 55-year-old chain’s restaurants are simply out of date.