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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Reaches 80
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The number of deaths officially acknowledged under GM’s ignition switch compensation program reached 80 today.
Jeep Fined $150M in Fuel Tank Fiasco
Fiat Chrysler has been ordered to pay $150 million for the death of a four-year-old.
Toyota to Offer New Safety Tech in 2015
The latest safety system from Toyota will reach vehicles being sold in the U.S. later this year.
Distracted Driving Prevalent in Teen Crashes
Distracted teen driving may be worse than originally thought.
Chevrolet Malibu Recalled for Sunroof Fix
Chevrolet is recalling 87,063 Malibu mid-size sedans from the 2013 to 2015 model years.
2016 Audi A6 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
The Audi A6 has received a top safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Technology Stopping Drunk Drivers Could Save 59K Lives
Devices that prevent drunk driving could save tens of thousands of lives.
Another 100,000 Hondas Join Takata Recall
There are 104,871 new vehicles being recalled for having potentially lethal airbags from Takata.
NHTSA Wants to Fight Drowsy Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to cut down on drowsy driving.
Toyota Rav4 EV Recalled to Fix Tesla Part
Toyota is recalling all 2,500 of its Rav4 EVs over an issue with components that were supplied by Tesla.
Honda Tackles Takata Recall with New Ads
Honda is turning to advertisements to make sure owners get their recalled vehicles fixed.
Honda Recalls Accord, CR-V Over Engine Issue
Honda is calling back a handful of CR-Vs and Accords to fix an issue with the engine.
GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Grows to 64
The total number of deaths officially linked to faulty ignition switches in GM vehicles has risen to 64.
Chrysler Recalls 702K Minivans, SUVs
Chrysler is once again recalling a host of vehicles over a problem with the ignition switch.
Dodge Recalls Hellcats for Potential Fuel Leak
Chrysler’s Hellcat performance cars may be blindingly fast but they can’t outrun a recall. These 707-hp versions of the Dodge Challenger coupe and Charger sedan may have an issue with leaking fuel.
Chrysler SUVs Recalled Over Fuel Pump Issues
Chrysler is recalling 467,000 SUVs to fix an issue with the fuel pump.
2015 Chrysler 200 Recalled to Replace Transmission
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling approximately 25,000 copies of the 200 mid-size sedan for a transmission replacement.
2015 Nissan Sentra Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2015 Nissan Sentra has received the crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Pickup Truck Owners Least Likely to Buckle Up
The latest results in a U.S. government survey show that pickup truck owners are less likely to buckle up than people driving other types of vehicles.
NHTSA Orders Takata to Preserve Airbag Inflators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is ordering Takata to preserve all air bag inflators as part of the ongoing federal investigation.
2016 Kia Sorento Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2016 Kia Sorento a Top Safety Pick.
GM Adds 70K Cars to Power Steering Recall
GM is expanding an existing recall to include 69,633 more vehicles.
2015 Buick Encore, Chevy Trax Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
Two small crossovers from GM have earned top safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Pot Might Not Raise Crash Risks Significantly: NHTSA
A new survey released by the U.S. government suggests that smoking pot might not significantly increase the risk of a car crash.
