The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

NHTSA Opens Safety Probe Into 280,000 Tesla Model 3, Model Y EVs

Owners of new 2023 Tesla Model 3/Y vehicles complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about losing steering control and power steering.

InsideEVs · Aug 1, 2023

GOP readies fight against new fuel economy standards - Roll Call

Congressional Republicans say the Transportation Department’s proposed mileage standards will add to the cost of buying a car.

Roll Call · Aug 1, 2023

GM recalls nearly 900 vehicles with Takata air bag inflators, blames manufacturing problem

General Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US

Laws regarding automotive lighting in the US have been updated, but Audi's advanced system still doesn't make the cut. Here's why.

InsideEVs · Jul 25, 2023

Tesla Recalls Model Y, S, And X For Misaligned Front Cameras

Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles because the pitch angle of the front-facing cameras may not be aligned to specification.

InsideEVs · Jul 25, 2023

Nervous automakers await rules pushing them toward EVs - Roll Call

Automakers say the Biden administration’s goal of 67 percent of new cars being electric by 2032 is not reasonable or achievable.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Cruise Ad Saying Humans Are Terrible Drivers Draws Criticism From Former NHTSA Head

The General Motors-backed autonomous taxi service mentioned that over 40,000 Americans were killed in car crashes last year.

InsideEVs · Jul 20, 2023

New Safety Probe On Tesla Model 3 Opened By NHTSA

The NHTSA has confirmed its new investigation into a deadly Tesla crash in California where advanced driver-assist systems may have been engaged.

InsideEVs · Jul 18, 2023

Nissan Leaf To Be Recalled For Unintended Acceleration, Possible Power Loss

The recall is part of a huge campaign that includes 1.38 million vehicles sold in the US, Europe, and Japan.

InsideEVs · Jul 18, 2023

Some Rivian R1T And R1S Units Unable To Charge On AC Due To Faulty Onboard Charger

The R1T and R1S are equipped with a 48-amp onboard charger that can deliver up to 11.5 kilowatts of power when the mobile charger is plugged into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, adding roughly 25 miles of range per hour.

InsideEVs · Jul 12, 2023