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Cadillac ELR Recalled for Flawed Stability Control
Cadillac’s extended range electric car has barely been on sale long enough for people to realize it’s available, and it’s already being recalled.
Government Acency in Charge of Recalls Has Staff of 51
Would you believe the U.S. agency responsible for finding and investigating car defects only has 51 employees?
New Bill Seeks to Expose Auto Safety Risks Sooner
If the public had access to automaker’s early-warning safety filings with federal regulators, lives could be saved.
There May Soon be 9,000 ‘Talking’ Cars on Michigan Roads
It won’t be long before cars can communicate with each other, relaying real-time safety information to reduce accidents and save lives.
Feds Reviewing General Motors Ignition Switch Recall
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has requested a thorough review into the GM ignition switch recall.
Jeep Liberty Fire Investigation Officially Closed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is closing its investigation of certain Jeep vehicles for a potential fire risk without seeking a recall.
2014 Mazda6 Earns NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating
The 2014 Mazda6 has received a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
GM Under NHTSA’s Microscope for Recall Timing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating GM’s timeliness regarding its expanded ignition switch recall.
Audi A6 Aces Crash Tests, Surprises No One
Safety, apparently it’s important to a lot of people. Who knew? Aside from elegant design and a top-notch interior Audi A6 drivers have something else to crow about; the Bavarian four-door just received a five-star rating from the folks at U.S. NCAP, the highest score available.
Child Seat Weight Limit Labels Revised by Feds
Weight limit labels for child safety seats have been revised to account for the child’s weight and the seat itself.
2014 Chrysler 200 Earns Four-Star Crash Rating
The 2014 Chrysler 200 has earned a four-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
New Efficiency Rules Expected for HD Trucks by 2016
President Barack Obama will outline a timetable today to introduce new fuel efficiency standards in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Mazda CX-9 Under Investigation for Brake Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation on the 2010-2011 Mazda CX-9 large crossover for a possible brake issue.
NHTSA Announces Mandatory Label for Recall Letters
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is making a new label mandatory on all letters that notify car owners of recalls.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets Mixed Safety Rating
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has received mixed safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2008 Honda Accord Probed for Possible Airbag Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into a possible airbag defect with the 2008 Honda Accord.
NHTSA Moving Ahead With Car-to-Car Communication
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today that it will start taking steps toward bringing vehicle-to-vehicle communication to reality for light vehicles.
Toyota Expected to Ask for Pass on Non-Compliant Seats
News broke last week of Toyota issuing a notice to its dealers halting sales on eight models, but the company is expected to seek a waiver from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue.
Tesla Issues Recall for Fire Risk with Connector
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall affecting 29,222 Tesla Model S vehicles and the possible fire risk with their NEMA 14-50 Universal Mobile Connector (UMC).
Toyota Halts Sales of Eight Models Over Safety Hazard
Toyota is informing its North American dealers to stop selling almost every model it offers while a fire risk is being assessed.
2014 Honda CR-V Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Honda CR-V has earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Musk’s Anti-Recall Tweet Gets Nod from Ex-NHTSA Boss
It isn’t often that Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk’s pugnacious platitudes are met with any sort of grace.
Child Seat Side Impact Test Proposed by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing the first-ever side impact test for car seats sold in the U.S. designed for children weighing up to 40 lbs.
Ford E-Series Recalled for Bubbling Windshield
Over 4,500 Ford E-Series vans are being called back because their windshields have bubbles that can affect outward visibility.
