Tag: NHTSA
California pushes for speed limit alerts in new cars by 2032
California is considering a groundbreaking proposal to require all new cars to alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit, aiming to reduce traffic...
Fire at Tesla’s Fremont plant contained without injuries amid ongoing layoffs...
A fire erupted at Tesla’s vehicle assembly plant in Fremont, California, on Monday afternoon, as reported by the Fremont Fire Department on social network...
NHTSA opens recall inquiry into 51,500 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs over door...
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that it is initiating a recall query regarding approximately 51,500 Volkswagen America electric vehicles...
NHTSA investigates Tesla’s Autopilot safety features, July 1 deadline
Tesla's December recall of over 2 million vehicles to enhance Autopilot safety features is now under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) scrutiny....
NHTSA to investigate Tesla Autopilot recall over persistent safety issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is re-investigating Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance system over concerns that a previous recall did not address key safety concerns.
The agency...
Hyundai, Kia recall 147,100 vehicles over potential charging defect
On March 21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported a recall of 147,100 vehicles from Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia.
As per safety...
Tesla faces trial over Autopilot misuse
Over the years, Tesla's Autopilot system, a feature of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), also known as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Package,...
NHTSA’s acting head reveals resignation amidst stricter fuel economy standards
On December 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) interim director, Ann Carlson, announced that she was resigning, effective December 26.
Before her...
DOJ issues subpoena to Tesla for ongoing Autopilot investigations
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to Tesla as part of the EV maker's ongoing investigation into its driving range, autopilot...
Automakers face staggering fines over proposed fuel economy standards
General Motors would incur fines totaling $6.5 billion and Chrysler parent Stellantis $3 billion due to Biden's administration plan to raise fuel economy standards...