Tag: NHTSA
U.S. regulators taking steps to force recall of 52 million air...
The U.S. government is taking significant action to get a recalcitrant Tennessee business to recall 52 million air bag inflators that have the potential...
Kia recalls roughly 320,000 vehicles due to faulty trunk latch
Due to a potential break at the base of the trunk latch, which would make it impossible for the trunk to open from the...
NHTSA green lights Massachusetts vehicle data law
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has green lit a Massachusetts law making car manufacturers share vehicle data with third-party service centers after...
NHTSA takes closer look at Ford’s 2022 Mustang Mach-E recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Ford Motor Company's handling of a 2022 recall that affected nearly 49,000...
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...