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GM recalls nearly 900 vehicles with Takata air bag inflators, blames manufacturing problem

General Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash

The Independent UK

Biden administration proposes new fuel economy standards, with higher bar for trucks

The proposal would increase fuel economy for cars by 2% annually — and twice as fast for trucks and SUVs. The rule would pair with the EPA's ambitious plan to promote electric vehicles.

WEKU

GM Says Tougher NHTSA Fuel Regs Could Be Costly To Automakers, Feds Disagree

GM will closely review NHTSA's new proposal, which calls for strict fuel economy improvements on light and commercial trucks.

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US proposes 18% fuel economy increase for new vehicle fleet from 2027 through 2032

The U.S. government wants to raise the fuel economy of new vehicles 18% by the 2032 model year so the fleet would average about 43.5 miles per gallon in real-world driving

The Independent UK

Nissan Leaf Recalled For Potential Unintended Acceleration Issue

A sequence of actions can lead affected vehicles to continue applying motor torque even after the accelerator pedal has been released.

InsideEVs

Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US

Laws regarding automotive lighting in the US have been updated, but Audi's advanced system still doesn't make the cut. Here's why.

InsideEVs

Tesla Recalls Model Y, S, And X For Misaligned Front Cameras

Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles because the pitch angle of the front-facing cameras may not be aligned to specification.

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Nervous automakers await rules pushing them toward EVs - Roll Call

Automakers say the Biden administration’s goal of 67 percent of new cars being electric by 2032 is not reasonable or achievable.

Roll Call

Cruise Ad Saying Humans Are Terrible Drivers Draws Criticism From Former NHTSA Head

The General Motors-backed autonomous taxi service mentioned that over 40,000 Americans were killed in car crashes last year.

InsideEVs

New Safety Probe On Tesla Model 3 Opened By NHTSA

The NHTSA has confirmed its new investigation into a deadly Tesla crash in California where advanced driver-assist systems may have been engaged.

InsideEVs

Nissan Leaf To Be Recalled For Unintended Acceleration, Possible Power Loss

The recall is part of a huge campaign that includes 1.38 million vehicles sold in the US, Europe, and Japan.

InsideEVs

Some Rivian R1T And R1S Units Unable To Charge On AC Due To Faulty Onboard Charger

The R1T and R1S are equipped with a 48-amp onboard charger that can deliver up to 11.5 kilowatts of power when the mobile charger is plugged into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, adding roughly 25 miles of range per hour.

InsideEVs

Drivers are only realising a secret button exists behind your mirror that is 'life-changing'

You might have clocked the tab underneath your rear view mirror, but many drivers have admitted they had no idea what it actually does

Chronicle Live

Drivers warned cars have secret button under mirror which could save lives

Many cars have a small tab underneath the rear view mirror. Toggling it could save lives by reducing the harmful glare from headlights at night

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FCA Says Don't Drive 2003 Dodge Ram After Airbag-Related Death

There are an estimated 84,000 trucks that still haven't had the Takata airbag recall performed.

The Independent UK

Owners of some 2003 Ram pickups urged to not drive them after another Takata air bag inflator death

Stellantis and the U.S. government are urging owners of some 2003 Dodge Ram pickups to stop driving them after a passenger was killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator

InsideEVs

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into 2022 Kia EV6 Over Power Loss

The potential safety defect, for which NHTSA received 11 complaints from owners, could affect nearly 20,000 EV6 electric crossovers sold in the United States.

RideApart

Recall: 2020-2023 Ducati Panigale V2s Could Have Headlight Issue

Ducati North America is recalling 2020 through 2023 Panigale V2s due to a software issue that could incorrectly activate the daytime running lights at night.

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NHTSA Investigating Tesla Unintended Acceleration Once Again

NHTSA received a new petition alleging that a design flaw in the inverter is to blame for some or all unintended acceleration incidents involving Tesla EVs.

Tribune News Service

Three top US transportation agencies still don’t have permanent leaders

WASHINGTON — Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the nation contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and surging traffic deaths.

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Traffic Deaths In US Dropped in Q1 2023, Down An Estimated 3.3%: Report

It's the seventh quarter of declines since 2020 despite an increase in vehicle miles traveled.

Motor1

NHTSA Wants Auto Emergency Braking Standard On Big Trucks, Buses

The technology could save 155 lives a year.

The Independent UK

US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on heavy trucks and buses

The government’s traffic safety agency says it will require that heavy trucks and buses include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking equipment within five years

InsideEVs

Mercedes-Benz Recalls EQE, EQS, EQS SUV EVs For Faulty Software

Mercedes-Benz has issued two voluntary recall notices that affect certain EQE, EQS, and EQS SUV all-electric vehicles sold in the United States.

InsideEVs

NHTSA Opens Safety Probe Into 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Over Power Loss

The NHTSA is investigating nearly 40,000 2022 model year Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs over reports of power loss while driving tied to a battery charging issue.

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