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NHTSA opens investigation into LG Energy Solution over EV battery recalls

A federal auto safety agency has opened an investigation into Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution's high-voltage electric-vehicle batteries after their internal failures in several vehicle models led to fire risks and recalls.

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Ford Recalls Over 700k Vehicles For Fire, Trailer Brake Module Issues

Several models are affected in two separate recalls.

Motor1

Biden administration unveils new fuel economy rules

The new standards won't go quite as far as those put in place under the Obama administration, which adjusted for the type of cars people bought.

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US Doubles Fines For Automakers Not Meeting Fuel Economy Standards

The new fine is $15 for every 0.1 MPG over the limit, and it adds up quickly.

Motor1

US Increases Fines For Automakers That Don't Meet Fuel Economy Rules

The Trump administration pushed back the NHTSA's tougher fuel economy requirements. Now, the organization is, once again, moving forward with policy changes.

InsideEVs

How self-driving cars got stuck in the slow lane

The technology behind autonomous vehicles has proved devilishly hard to perfect. And progress hasn’t been helped by Tesla boss Elon Musk’s army of superfans

The Guardian - UK

Here's Why Tesla Recalled 947 Vehicles in US: Reuters

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) recalled 947 vehicles in the U.S., Reuters reports citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On December 19, Tesla deployed firmware to a limited number of vehicles. However, its fleet monitoring tool soon "identified an abnormal frequency of computer resets among Model 3 vehicles" with that update as per the recall…

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VW recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking

Volkswagen is recalling more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses can make them brake unexpectedly, sometimes while in traffic

The Independent UK

Sudden braking in 2 VW SUV models draws regulatory scrutiny

First came the beeping alarms and the dashboard lights warning that something had gone haywire

The Independent UK

Women drivers still get short shrift in new 5-star safety ratings

New technologies aren't tested as widely on female test dummies

Axios

NHTSA Ditches Requirement For Manual Controls In Autonomous Vehicles

Occupant protection is still a priority despite the new rules.

Motor1

NHTSA Rules That Manual Controls Are Not Required In Self-Driving Cars

There are currently no self-driving cars, but when one will appear, the NHTSA says it will not have to have a steering wheel or pedals to be road-legal.

InsideEVs

NHTSA Seeks Public Comment On Updates To 5-Star Safety Ratings System

More safety tech and driver-monitoring systems are among the proposed changes.

Motor1

BMW Again Issues Massive Recall For Fire Risk In Over 1M Vehicles

Select Bimmers from 1 to Z are affected, even those outside the US.

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5 Best Car Seats (2022 Review)

We take the guesswork out of finding the right car seat for your little one.

Tribune News Service

In infrastructure law, a stronger emphasis on highway safety

WASHINGTON — For years, highway safety groups have argued that two provisions in federal highway law encapsulate a fundamental flaw in how the federal government approaches highway safety.

Roll Call

In infrastructure law, a stronger emphasis on highway safety - Roll Call

The federal government is telling states they can no longer set goals that allow traffic deaths to increase from year to year.

Motor1

1.7M Hondas Under NHTSA Investigation For Braking Complaints

The agency is looking at phantom braking in the Accord and CR-V.

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Tesla braking issue spurs second US probe related to autopilot

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened its second defect investigation related to Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot, subjecting more scrutiny to the carmaker’s driver-assistance technology.

Axios

Safety regulator opens third Tesla probe in 6 months

This probe is for vehicles unexpected braking while at highway speeds in autopilot.

InsideEVs

Tesla "Phantom Braking" Under NHTSA Investigation

NHTSA is investigating over 400,000 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles from 2021 and 2022 model years to learn if the alleged braking concerns are a safety issue.

InsideEVs

Elon Musk Likens NHTSA To The “Fun Police” After Boombox Recall

The Tesla CEO clearly doesn’t agree with the deactivation of the Boombox feature through an over-the-air update and he expressed it, as usual, on Twitter.

Axios

U.S. clears way for automakers to install smart headlights

It's about time that the U.S. caught up with the rest of the world.

Motor1

Traffic Deaths In USA Rising At Record Pace: NHTSA

There's a new national strategy to fight the crisis.

The Independent UK

Tesla recall: Can make sounds obscuring pedestrian warnings

Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians

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