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Drivers are only realising a secret button exists behind your mirror that is 'life-changing'

You might have clocked the tab underneath your rear view mirror, but many drivers have admitted they had no idea what it actually does

Chronicle Live

Drivers warned cars have secret button under mirror which could save lives

Many cars have a small tab underneath the rear view mirror. Toggling it could save lives by reducing the harmful glare from headlights at night

Daily Mirror

FCA Says Don't Drive 2003 Dodge Ram After Airbag-Related Death

There are an estimated 84,000 trucks that still haven't had the Takata airbag recall performed.

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Owners of some 2003 Ram pickups urged to not drive them after another Takata air bag inflator death

Stellantis and the U.S. government are urging owners of some 2003 Dodge Ram pickups to stop driving them after a passenger was killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator

The Independent UK

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into 2022 Kia EV6 Over Power Loss

The potential safety defect, for which NHTSA received 11 complaints from owners, could affect nearly 20,000 EV6 electric crossovers sold in the United States.

InsideEVs

Recall: 2020-2023 Ducati Panigale V2s Could Have Headlight Issue

Ducati North America is recalling 2020 through 2023 Panigale V2s due to a software issue that could incorrectly activate the daytime running lights at night.

RideApart

NHTSA Investigating Tesla Unintended Acceleration Once Again

NHTSA received a new petition alleging that a design flaw in the inverter is to blame for some or all unintended acceleration incidents involving Tesla EVs.

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Three top US transportation agencies still don’t have permanent leaders

WASHINGTON — Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the nation contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and surging traffic deaths.

Tribune News Service

Traffic Deaths In US Dropped in Q1 2023, Down An Estimated 3.3%: Report

It's the seventh quarter of declines since 2020 despite an increase in vehicle miles traveled.

Motor1

NHTSA Wants Auto Emergency Braking Standard On Big Trucks, Buses

The technology could save 155 lives a year.

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US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on heavy trucks and buses

The government’s traffic safety agency says it will require that heavy trucks and buses include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking equipment within five years

The Independent UK

Mercedes-Benz Recalls EQE, EQS, EQS SUV EVs For Faulty Software

Mercedes-Benz has issued two voluntary recall notices that affect certain EQE, EQS, and EQS SUV all-electric vehicles sold in the United States.

InsideEVs

NHTSA Opens Safety Probe Into 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Over Power Loss

The NHTSA is investigating nearly 40,000 2022 model year Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs over reports of power loss while driving tied to a battery charging issue.

InsideEVs

New recall of Tesla's Semi truck suggests the company may have produced as little as 36 units in 3 months

While the recall notice is only a partial proxy for production, it's a far cry from the 50,000 originally planned for Tesla's electric truck.

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Tesla Semi's Second Recall Hints At Very Low Production Numbers

Tesla is recalling 36 Semi trucks for a faulty door closure warning system, but the remedy is an over-the-air (OTA) software update.

InsideEVs

Dark Side Of Tesla Autopilot: NHTSA Data Reveals 736 Crashes, 17 Deaths

The Tesla Autopilot was involved in way more accidents than previous estimates, reveals NHTSA data.

InsideEVs

Tesla Issues Recall For Model Y Steering Wheel That May Have Loose Fastener

The issue was first spotted on May 4 by a service technician who was doing a seat trim repair but noticed a loose feel in the steering wheel.

InsideEVs

GMC Hummer EV And Cadillac Lyriq Recalled For Potential Power Loss

GM is recalling some 2022 GMC Hummer EVs and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq SUVs. Connections with the battery pack may be incorrectly positioned, leading to power loss.

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Feds Fault NHTSA On Failure To Meet Deadlines For Safety Investigations

An audit of its cases revealed that the agency failed to meet internal deadlines or follow procedures over 90 percent of the time.

Motor1

GM, Stellantis Fined $363M For Failing To Meet US Fuel Economy Standards: Report

The fines were $235.5 million for Stellantis and $128.2 million for General Motors

The Independent UK

Audit finds National Highway Traffic Safety Administration auto safety defect probes are too slow

A government audit has found that the U.S. agency charged with keeping the roads safe is slow to investigate automobile safety defects, limiting its ability to handle rapidly changing or severe risks

Fortune

Seatbelt issues force Ford to recall 176,00 Broncos

176,000 vehicles affected.

The Independent UK

US turns up pressure on air bag inflator company that refuses a recall despite deaths, injuries

The U.S. government is stepping up its quest to force ARC Automotive Inc. to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators by ordering the company to answer questions under oath

Motor1

Fed Proposal Would Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles

If approved, it would take effect on new vehicles sold in the US three years after being finalized.

The Independent UK

Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries, tells owners to park outside

Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of a battery fire, and it's telling owners to park them outdoors

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