The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

Recalls issued for Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUVs

Owners of some Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUVs should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until they can be repaired because of a fire risk associated with accessory trailer hitches that triggered manufacturer recalls in recent days.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

Safety concerns can’t stop Tesla from raising price of FSD beta

Tesla is keeping its FSD price rolling with an upcoming hike of $3,000. That brings its driver assistance system to $15,000.

Input · Aug 22, 2022

Recall: All 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO Scoots Sold In U.S. May Have Bad Vibrations

All 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO electric scooters sold in the U.S. are being recalled due to excessive handlebar vibrations. Do not ride until repaired per Genuine.

RideApart · Aug 19, 2022

Driverless trucks can be safe and efficient

Long-haul trucking has always been a tough job that keeps drivers away from their families for days and sometimes weeks. It’s no wonder there’s a perennial shortage of them. The pool of available drivers is aging — the median age is about 46 and climbing — and the industry is…

Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022

Tesla Autopilot Involvement Under Investigation In Two Rider Deaths

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating two July, 2022 motorcycle rider deaths caused by Teslas that may have been using Autopilot.

RideApart · Aug 11, 2022

Tesla’s self-driving technology fails to detect children in the road, group claims

Safe technology campaigners release ‘disturbing’ video advert showing car in Full Self-Driving mode hitting child-sized mannequin

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2022

Tesla Investigated For Two Motorcyclists Killed In Autopilot Crashes

The NHTSA wants to verify if Autopilot was indeed activated in these two crashes that occurred in darkness, on freeways.

InsideEVs · Aug 9, 2022

US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Takata air bag claims another driver's life, 19th US death

The death toll from exploding air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. has risen to 19 in the U.S. and 28 worldwide

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

New Road Safety Report Helps Raise Awareness Among Cannabis-Users Who Drive

After a number of fatal automobile accidents involving drivers testing positive for cannabis during the pandemic in the United States, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Responsibility.org, and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) released a

Benzinga · Aug 1, 2022