Tag: safety
Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over windshield wiper, brake hose defects
Ford is issuing two separate recalls for roughly 1.5 million vehicles, citing windshield wiper and brake hose defects.
The first and largest of the two...
Honda recalls half million vehicles to replace seat belts
Honda has recalled 500,000 vehicles in North America over a potentially life-threatening issue with seat belts.
According to the automaker's filing with the National Highway...
New study says most SUVs lack sufficient backseat protection
A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that most SUVs lack suitable protection for backseat passengers.
IIHS tested 13 SUVs...
NHTSA investigation to determine if autopilot caused new Tesla accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now investigating two more accidents allegedly involving the use of either Tesla's Autopilot or Full Self Driving...
Fire risk in Chevy Bolts forces GM to recall 140,000 units
General Motors has announced another recall of 140,000 2017-2023 Chevy Bolts due to a potential fire hazard.
The automaker said that a design flaw in...
New Takata airbag death, NHTSA reminds drivers to check for recalls
In spite of a recall effort spanning nearly 13 years, Takata airbags have claimed another life.
By 2009, nearly 67 million vehicles had been sold...
Regulators start new safety inquiry into GM backed robotaxi
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation over reports of braking issues in a General Motors robotaxi.
GM's autonomous vehicle...
NCOA and Volkswagen release results of self-driving study
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Volkswagen Group of America have announced the results of an online survey they conducted together with the...
Fewer miles driven but higher rate of motor vehicle-related deaths in...
Despite traffic volumes experiencing a significant decrease throughout 2020 in the United States, the roadways haven’t become any safer. A new report from the...
Massachusetts right to repair update adds challenge for auto dealers
On Nov 3, voters in Massachusetts were casting ballots for more than just their choice of presidential candidate. Also included on the ballot was...
