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NHTSA Grants Zoox Two-Year Exemption From Several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Its Automated Driving System Vehicle

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted automated vehicle company Zoox a temporary exemption from portions of several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that apply to its automated driving system (ADS)-equipped vehicle. The exemption, published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, is effective from July…

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US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approval to charge customers for rides in Las Vegas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating rules for autonomous vehicle technology. Concerns about safety data and reporting standards for robotaxis remain.…

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Amazon's Robotaxis Have Been Approved For Use. Zoox Will Now Begin Charging For Rides

Amazon's autonomous robotaxis can begin charging people for rides after gaining a series of approvals from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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The Government May Ban Bad Door Handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to mandate easier methods of egress in all vehicles.

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Subaru Recalls 541,000 Foresters, Ascents, and Crosstreks in the US Over a Label Typo Raising Road Safety Concerns

Subaru recalls over 540k vehicles in the US due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels, posing potential safety risks. Affected models include Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid.

International Business Times UK

Jeep Fire Recall: Why “Park Outside” Warnings Should Never Be Ignored

A “park outside” warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is not a casual suggestion tucked into a pile of paperwork. It is a serious alert that means a vehicle could create a dangerous situation even while sitting quietly in a driveway. For Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator owners affected…

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Feds Are Looking to Remove a Major Roadblock for Driverless Robotaxis: The Steering Wheel

The head of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration wants to remove steering wheel requirements for cars that are only intended to be driverless.

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The Recall Check Every Driver Should Run Before a Summer Road Trip

Vehicle recalls are more common than many drivers realize. In 2025 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) oversaw 997 safety recalls covering more than 29 million vehicles, along with hundreds of recalls involving tires, child car seats, and other vehicle equipment.

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NHTSA Closes Investigation Into 695,000 Tesla Vehicles Over Braking Issue—GM Recalls Over 14,500 Vistiq EVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it will be closing a probe into 695,000 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles over an automatic braking issue.

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25% of All Recalled Cars Never Get Fixed — Don’t Be the Guy Driving a Time Bomb

The road may look calm, but hidden danger often rides right beside everyday drivers in the form of unrepaired vehicle recalls. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people who receive notifications about a recall on their car only get the issue fixed 75% of the time. Recall completion…

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76yo Texas woman killed after Tesla on autopilot crashes through her home, but Elon Musk says, ‘this was a high speed crash’

To Musk, the accident makes "no sense."

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2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Airbag Recall: 5 Ways Owners Can Check Whether Their VIN Is Affected

Owners of select 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee models may want to take note of a recent recall affecting these popular SUVs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall centers on an airbag-related issue that can increase injury risk during a crash. That kind of warning naturally…

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Your Car May Soon Be Monitoring Everything You Do Behind The Wheel

Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by Congress in 2021, included a statute requiring new cars to have driver-monitoring systems designed to detect impaired drivers. The bill gave automakers three years to develop the technology, which should roll…

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Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 17,000 motorcycles over brake failure fears

The recalled motorcycles’ rear brakes could go out, increasing the risk of a crash, federal regulators warned

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Jeep Recalls Over 11,000 Wagoneer S Models For Rear Liftgate Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall notice for the Jeep Wagoneer S. It seems the liftgate hinge covers may have been improperly installed and could detach from the vehicle.

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Deadly Knockoffs: The Hidden Danger of Counterfeit Airbags in Your Used Car

Thousands of vehicles on the road today carry airbags that could fail in the exact moment they matter most. Counterfeit airbags look convincing, hide behind the same steering wheel covers, and often pass casual inspections without raising any alarms. The frightening part sits right under the driver’s nose: some of…

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Toyota Recalls Over 550,000 SUVs For Seat Issues

Toyota has been forced to recall more than 550,000 vehicles in the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain models have seatback mechanisms that may not lock properly in place.

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Jeep Finally Fixed The Wrangler's Biggest Safety Issue

The Jeep Wrangler has a bit of a reputation for being unsafe in a crash. With its high center of gravity, narrow track, and boxy shape, the rugged SUV historically had a higher rollover risk than nearly every other crossover and SUV in its segment—about 26.7 percent, according to the…

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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.

The Independent UK

Chrysler recalling over 450,000 vehicles due to brake light failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall affects the 2024–2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and several 2025–2026 Ram pickup and cab chassis models

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Volkswagen Safety Recall: 43,881 ID.4 SUVs Flagged for Potential High‑Voltage Battery Fire Risk

For many, switching to an electric vehicle promised a safer, cleaner future. However, for owners of the ID.4 SUV, that promise has been interrupted by a serious Volkswagen Safety Recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has flagged over 43,000 vehicles due to a high-voltage battery issue that can…

The Independent UK

Porsche to recall more than 170,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem

Customers are set to be contacted by Porsche if their vehicle needs to be recalled after the traffic authority found rearview cameras may not display images

The Independent UK

TikTok influencer who hit a pedestrian as she livestreamed herself driving is arrested, cops say

Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, a 43-year-old woman from Zion, Illinois, faces charges including reckless homicide related to the deadly crash

International Business Times

Waymo Recalls Over 3,000 Self-Driving Vehicles Due to Software Glitch

Waymo recalls over 3,000 self-driving cars after a software glitch caused them to illegally pass stopped school buses.

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More Than 300,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Could Be A Fire Risk

Stellantis has issued a major recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Grand Cherokee 4xe due to battery fire risk.

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