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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.

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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…

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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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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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EV Sales Are Slowing. Now The Auto Industry Is Banking On A Self-Driving Boom

Automakers are banking on an AV comeback. Plus: Tesla's door handle mess gets worse, and even Toyota can't escape tariff pain.

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Tesla recalls more than 63,000 Cybertrucks because the front lights are too bright

Tesla is recalling more than 63,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. because the front lights are too bright, which may cause a distraction to other drivers and increase the risk of a collision

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's Tesla Risks NHTSA Scrutiny With FSD V14.1.2's 'Mad Max' Update That Ignores Speed Limits

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) could risk scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14.1.2 update.

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Tesla Has Big Robotaxi Dreams. FSD Is Running Red Lights

The top federal road safety body is looking into scenarios where Teslas running

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As NHTSA Opens Tesla FSD Investigation, Gary Black Says Elon Musk's EV Giant Needs PR Staff: 'For Years I've Argued…'

As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into traffic violations committed by Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, thinks the EV giant needs better PR.

The Independent UK

BMW recalling almost 200,000 cars in the US over potential fire risk

‘The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit,’ federal regulators warned

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Wind Noise In Your Ford Taurus? It Could Be a Recall Alert You Can't Ignore

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has issued a recall of 101,944 Taurus sedans in the United States, citing a defect that could cause B-pillar door trim on the driver and passenger sides to detach while driving, creating a potential hazard.

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Ford Issues Four More Recalls Affecting 1.7 Million Cars

Ford's recall nightmare continues with four new ones from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This brings the automaker's total for the year to 108, by our count. The latest ones affect 1.17 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles across a wide range of years and models, dating back to…

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Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has received hundreds of reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and this latest inquiry might uncover a new manufacturing defect.

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Tesla Cybertruck Secures 5-Star Safety Across The Board — Except For A 4-Star In This Category

The Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck has received a revised 5-star crash test rating for both the driver and passenger from the NHTSA, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Elon Musk's Tesla Could Face Stricter Oversight As Trump's NHTSA Pick Targets Autonomous Driving: 'Cannot Sit Back'

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Jonathan Morrison, has called for more oversight on autonomous vehicles.

The Independent UK

Urgent warning as General Motors recalls more than 62,000 vehicles over fire risk. These are the impacted vehicles

The car manufacturer recalled Chevrolet Silverados from select model years

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Automakers Now Say The Government Is 'Stifling Innovation'

Today on Critical Materials: NHTSA blasted for stifling innovation, Tesla's sales are down in Europe (again) and CATL wants to take over the world.

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GM, Toyota Call Out NHTSA Over Safety Rules, Say Regulator Is 'Stifling Innovation,' Holding Back Autonomous Vehicle Future

Major U.S. automakers, including General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) and more have criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for impeding progress.

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Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service, Immediately Gets Attention From Feds

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is already looking into erratic Tesla Robotaxi driving. Plus: BYD is slowing down. Here's what it means.

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