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Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluation

CEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, meanwhile, sets and enforces rules for auto safety, including for new vehicles.

The Economic Times

Robotaxi firm Zoox issues recall after vehicle drives into smoke near Vegas fire scene

About 100 vehicles from the Amazon-owned company were potentially affected by a software issue

The Independent UK

NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations.

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Ford Has 51 Recalls This Year: More Than Any Other Automaker

Ford is making headlines this year for a reason no automaker wants attached to its name. The company has logged 51 recalls so far, more than any other manufacturer tracked in recent data compiled from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting. That number does not just sit on a page…

Clever Dude

Trump officials to slash public input on fossil fuel drilling on federal lands

Plan to limit scrutiny of polluters and shift financial risks to taxpayers is attack on democracy, advocates say

The Guardian - US

Used Tire Listings Remain Risky Because NHTSA Studies Show Many Are Older Than Recommended

Used tire deals often look like easy wins for drivers trying to save money, but those “savings” can hide serious safety concerns. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studies highlight a troubling pattern where many used tires exceed recommended age limits. Rubber doesn’t improve with time, even when tread appears…

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Hyundai Recalls 47,000 Palisade SUVs For Seat Belt Issue

Hyundai is recalling the 2026 Palisade for another seat issue, this time involving the third-row driver-side seat belt assemblies. Passengers could damage the internal wiring when pulling on the buckle, which could cause the warning light to indicate a false latch.

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Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Issues

Subaru is recalling 69,153 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a "significant rise in ambient temperature" can increase fuel tank pressure, potentially causing fuel to leak from the filler cap and start a fire when the tank is nearly full.…

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Nissan Recalls 642,000 Rogue SUVs For Major Engine Issues

Nissan is recalling 642,986 Rogue SUVs for potential problems with the automaker’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engine. The two recalls affect 2023-2025 models, some of which were fixed under a previous recall, while others are affected by both new ones.

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NHTSA Opens Probe Into 174K Tesla Model Y SUVs After Reports Of Children Trapped Inside: 'A Child May Not Be Able To…'

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into an estimated 174,290 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model Y crossover SUVs over faulty electronic door handles.

Benzinga

Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has received hundreds of reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and this latest inquiry might uncover a new manufacturing defect.

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NHTSA Launches Probe Into Stellantis-Owned RAM Pickup Truck Recall After Reports Of Injuries

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the recall of close to 1.2 million RAM pickup trucks after the agency reviewed multiple incidents, which caused 7 injuries and 12 incidents involving fire or crash, questioning whether Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) failed to address the issue.

Benzinga

NHTSA Now Targets Tesla Robotaxi After Autonomous EVs Break Traffic Laws

Tesla robotaxi vehicles were spotted breaking traffic laws. The NHTSA is now trying to contact the EV giant.

International Business Times UK

GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over potential engine issues: Check the impacted models

Impacted owners can get their engines fixed for free at any Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC dealership

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Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks in US as side panels fall off

The recall covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks

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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.

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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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Indian Motorcycles Is Recalling Every 2025 Scout Over a False Neutral, Seriously

Just before Christmas 2024, Indian Motorcycle filed a Safety Recall Report with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding its 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty lineup. The problem is a gear position indicator on the dash that could potentially tell the rider the bike is in Neutral when it…

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How The New Rear Seat Belt Alert Rule Will Impact Drivers

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s upcoming rear seat belt alert rule will change the game for drivers and riders.

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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…

Chicago Sun-Times

Used-car dealers keep selling vehicles despite safety recalls. We found dozens for sale.

There’s no federal law to keep them from selling used vehicles with open, unaddressed recalls for defects that could kill you. What we found available might surprise you.

USAFacts

How many pedestrians and cyclists are killed by cars in America?

Traffic crash fatalities for pedestrians and cyclists have steadily increased in the past decade. Infrastructure improvements can make streets safer for walking and biking.

WEKU

The NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The safety board recommends all new vehicles be required to have systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving. A final decision is up to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tribune News Service

Cyclists, pedestrians and motorists clash over COVID street changes

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities including Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles installed dedicated bus lanes within a matter of months.

Inverse

Tesla software updates reveal a potential roadblock to electric vehicles’ expansion

Opinion: Over-the-air updates are especially common for vehicles that run fully or partially on electricity instead of gasoline or another fuel. But there's a policy snag.

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