The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

Your Car Knows When You're Getting Tired

Your car can't actually read your mind, but it is able to spots the subtle signs that you might be getting too tired to drive.

Motor1 · Sep 24

5 Used-Car Repairs That Should Make You Ask Who Supplied the Replacement Parts

A used car can look beautifully repaired and still leave one important question unanswered: who supplied the parts used to fix it? That question matters most after a crash, when a vehicle may have received replacement components that affect occupant protection, visibility, or the way the car handles another collision.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

What Actually Happens If You Never Rotate Your Tires?

Tire rotation sounds minor, but skipping it can quietly change how your car wears its tires. The tires do different jobs depending on where they sit, so leaving each one in the same position lets some work much harder than others.

Clever Dude · Sep 24

208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs Recalled Because Steering Bolt Can Break

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs because a steering-system mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially causing drivers to lose steering control.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

How Your Car Knows The Speed Limit Without Even Seeing A Sign

Your car is not guessing the speed limit. Here's how cameras, GPS, and digital maps work together to figure it out.

Motor1 · Sep 22

A Banned Air Bag Inflator Has Now Been Linked to 11 U.S. Deaths—Could One Be in Your Used Car?

A banned replacement air bag inflator has now been linked to 11 deaths and three severe injuries in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The disturbing part for used-car owners is that the dangerous part may not appear in a normal vehicle recall search.

Clever Dude · Sep 22

Over 200,000 Jeeps Might Never Turn On Their Tire Pressure Warning Light

Nearly 202,000 Jeep SUVs face a TPMS software defect, and owners get a free dealer update once notification letters start arriving.

Motor1 · Sep 22

Man’s McLaren Gets ‘Stolen.’ Then He Tracks It Down On The Highway: ‘Stolen Or Repoed?’

“Bro. I tow things like this on the normal."

Motor1 · Sep 22

Over 200,000 Volkswagen And Audi SUVs Recalled, Bolt Could Break

Recall covers specific Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, and Audi Q3 build ranges with a corroding steering rack bolt, plus a free dealer repair.

Motor1 · Sep 22

Why Do EVs Make That Weird Noise At Low Speeds? It's Actually A Safety Feature

EVs are nearly silent at low speeds, so that strange futuristic noise is not coming from the motor. Here's why it's there.

Motor1 · Sep 21