Tag: NHTSA
NHTSA launches investigation into 280,000 new Tesla vehicles due to steering...
Due to allegations of losing steering control and power steering, U.S. auto safety officials announced that they had started investigating 280,000 new Tesla Model...
NHTSA proposes new fuel-economy standards for the 2027 to 2032 model...
Federal officials are recommending tighter fuel economy requirements for light-duty cars and trucks, claiming that the revised regulations would reduce pollution and save consumers...
GM fears new emissions rules may cost the industry billions, Biden...
General Motors has expressed concerns that the Biden Administration's proposed modifications to car emissions regulations might result in hundreds of billions of dollars in...
U.S. safety regulators scrutinize changes to Tesla’s autonomous vehicles
The modifications Tesla made to its Autopilot, partially automated driving system, including how it ensures drivers are paying attention and how it identifies and...
The NHTSA launches an investigation into the Ford Explorer following recall
After receiving complaints about modifications meant to stop vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away while in park, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, is...
Tesla hacker discovers secret ‘Elon Mode’ for hands-free driving
Elon Musk may have his very own supersecret driver mode that enables hand-free driving in Tesla vehicles. A security researcher, who goes by the...
NHTSA opens safety probe into Hyundai Ioniq 5 over power loss
The Office of Defects Investigation at the NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation after several American Hyundai owners of the popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV complained of losing propulsive...
Ford recalls Lincoln SUVs for potential fire risk, warns drivers to...
Ford is recalling 142,734 Lincoln vehicles over a potential fire hazard and has advised owners to park outside until they can visit their dealership...
New report says NHTSA falls behind schedule, fails timeliness standards
A probe into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) ability to conduct investigations in a timely manner found systemic issues which officials claim...
Automatic emergency braking to be mandatory under new NHTSA proposal
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has submitted a proposal to make automatic emergency braking systems (AEB) a required safety measure in all...
