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Ford recalls over 120,000 vehicles due to brake issues. Here are the models included

Dealerships are expected to fix the parts, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said

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Whoops: The Ineos Grenadier's Doors Could Fly Open Unexpectedly

Whoops: The Ineos Grenadier's Doors Could Fly Open Unexpectedly

The rugged Ineos Grenadier is the latest SUV to suffer a recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a faulty latch on exterior door handles could cause doors on some Grenadier models to fly open accidentally. Not ideal.

Tesla Recalls 380,000 Cars Because Power Steering May Fail

Tesla Recalls 380,000 Cars Because Power Steering May Fail

Tesla is recalling 376,241 2023 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles due to an issue that could cause them to lose power steering assistance, the company said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk's assault on government

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal probes and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles

The Independent UK

Feds Put a Stop to New Fuel Economy Standards

The newly confirmed head of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy, has ordered the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reset the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for automakers. The DOT said in a statement that the new standards will lower the price of new cars…

Ford recalls more than 270,000 vehicles over fears of battery failure. Is yours on the list?

Models affected by the recall include the 2021-2023 Bronco Sport SUVs and 2022-2023 Maverick trucks

The Independent UK

Toyota Hit With Astronomical Fine for Cheating Diesel Emissions

Yet another major automaker has been fined for cheating on diesel emissions. Hino Motors, a company within Toyota Group, agreed to a settlement totaling $1.6 billion resulting from "false and fraudulent CO2 emissions test data" submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fine includes a $236.5 million…

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Tesla feature that allows drivers to summon parked cars using their phone faces U.S. safety probe

Tesla feature that allows drivers to summon parked cars using their phone faces U.S. safety probe

A potentially faulty driverless car feature found in roughly 2.6 million Tesla cars on U.S. roads highlights the risks associated with CEO Elon Musk's plans to roll out unsupervised Full Self-Driving this year.

Tesla Is Being Investigated In The U.S. Over Cheekily-Named ‘ASS’ Feature

Tesla Is Being Investigated In The U.S. Over Cheekily-Named ‘ASS’ Feature

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States after it received several reports of crashes involving the use of the so-called Actually Smart Summon–or ASS–remote driving feature.

Buckle Up: Rear Seat Belt Alerts Mandatory Starting 2027

Buckle Up: Rear Seat Belt Alerts Mandatory Starting 2027

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule requiring alerts for unbuckled rear seat belts. It goes into effect on September 1, 2027 for new passenger vehicles, including three-row SUVs. Larger vehicles like multi-row passenger vans, buses, and vehicles with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds are…

Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving

Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are recalling over 200,000 EVs over an issue that could cause them to suddenly lose power, according to notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Reuters was the first to report the news of the Hyundai recall, but InsideEVs has confirmed it affects some…

Hyundai Recalls Over 145,000 EVs for 'Loss of Drive Power'

Hyundai Recalls Over 145,000 EVs for 'Loss of Drive Power'

Hyundai and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Friday plans to recall more than 145,000 electric vehicles due to a fault that could lead to a loss of power while on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

US Agency Opens Two Probes Into Ford Vehicles Amid Quality Control Concerns

US Agency Opens Two Probes Into Ford Vehicles Amid Quality Control Concerns

Ford's seat belt and battery problems are being looked into by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has led to recalls and increased scrutiny. Ford promises to resolve issues with quality control.

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Volkswagen's 'Active Hood' Technology Could Save Pedestrian Lives

Volkswagen's 'Active Hood' Technology Could Save Pedestrian Lives

Pedestrian safety. It’s something modern American cars struggle with, partly because there’s no standard in place to test how a human head hitting a vehicle hood would fare in an impact. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working on introducing a new standard to change this, but until that…

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The Independent UK

Tesla issues its sixth recall in a year on Cybertrucks - this time over a power-loss issue

According to a recall report, issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the problem may affect 2,431 vehicles

Ford Is Facing the Second-Largest Recall Fine In NHTSA History

Update: The original version of this story suggested that Ford was required to pay a lump sum of $165 million to the NHTSA. More specifically, Ford will pay an immediate cash penalty of $65 million with an additional $55 million "held in abeyance" subject to Ford's adherence to terms over…

Ford Engine Investigation Closed After Valve Failures

The U.S. government's auto safety regulator has concluded a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company took remedial actions to address the issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that the problem stemmed from intake valves that could fracture within certain 2.7-liter and 3-liter turbocharged engines.

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NHTSA investigating some Enel X Way JuiceBox residential electric vehicle chargers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints about some JuiceBox residential electric vehicle chargers after reports of fires and other electrical malfunctions

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NHTSA: Cruise to pay $1.5M penalty after failing to fully report crash involving pedestrian

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash involving a pedestrian

The Feds Think They Can Save 67 Lives for the Low, Low Price of $48 Million

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declares a crisis and issues new regulations.

The Different Ways a Car Accident Lawyer Will Help You

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2022 alone, over 38,000 people are reported to have died, and more than 4.5 million have been injured in motor vehicle crashes. The aftermath of a car accident can be very hard to deal with because they involve not only…

Police Determine Tesla Driver Had FSD Enabled In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Washington police determined that the driver of a Tesla Model S involved in a fatal motorcycle accident had FSD enabled.

NHTSA Stands Firm On Dangerous Air Bag Inflators Decision

NHTSA warns of potential dangers posed by over 50 million airbag inflators, prompting safety concerns and potential recalls.

The Independent UK

US national highway agency issues advisory over faulty air bag replacements in used cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning drivers about “cheap, substandard replacement air bag inflators” that can fail to prevent serious injuries or death in a vehicle wreck

International Business Times

GM To Pay $146M In Penalties Due To Non-Compliance Of Old Vehicles On Emission Standards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that several of the carmaker's vehicles from 2012 to 2018 did not comply with federal fuel economy requirements.

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