Safety
Ford Unintended Acceleration Probe Upgraded by NHTSA
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Unintended acceleration is an ugly phrase to throw around in the automotive world after the scandal that involved Toyota in 2009 and 2010.
2013 Dodge Durango Recalled: Mislabeled Seat Capacity
Dodge is recalling 734 of its 2013 Dodge Durango crossovers because the seating capacity might be mislabeled.
Lamborghini Aventador Recalled for Headlight Problem
There’s nothing low key about driving a Lamborghini product, but 144 Aventador owners might be turning heads the wrong way.
Usage-Based Insurance to Dominate by 2020: Study
You might have seen a commercial by now advertising Progressive’s “Snapshot” service. Even if you haven’t, it’s likely to happen soon.
Lexus to Fix 700,000 Cars Because of Consumer Reports
In an unusual move, Consumer Reports is prompting Lexusto fix a flaw with its ES and GS models that could leave people trapped in the trunk.
NHTSA Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Spending
If the government gives you $601 million to dole out for highway safety improvements, you’re expected to see that money put to good use.
Highway Crash Deaths Drop to new Low
Highway crash deaths dropped to the lowest point since 1949 according to federal safety regulators.
Black Box Mandate Expected From NHTSA Soon
Event Data Recorders (EDRs), commonly called “black boxes” are already installed in about 90 percent of new cars, but a new rule is expected from NHTSA making them mandatory for all cars and light trucks.
2013 Lexus ES Grabs NHTSA Five-Star Rating
The 2013 Lexus ES is the latest car to garner a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Stability Control Has Saved Over 2,200 Lives: NHTSA Report
According to a recent study released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federally-mandated electronic stability control (ESC) technology is saving an increasing number of lives each year.
Animal-Related Car Crashes Spike in November: Study
It turns out that deer season is dangerous for more people than the Elmer Fudds among us who hunt without an orange vest.
2013 Ford F-150 Takes Top Marks From IIHS
The 2013 Ford F-150 managed top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), earning top scores in every category.
Toyota Tacoma Recalled for Faulty Spare Tire Bracket
Road debris is dangerous, especially when it’s something as big as the spare tire pinned under the bed of a Toyota Tacoma.
Honda Targets Zero Collisions Goal Through New Safety Tech
Along with its two better-known core brand values of driving fun and fuel economy, Honda has announced an ambitious new “zero collisions” target to fulfill its ongoing focus on safety.
‘Smart’ Highways Reinvent the Wheel
Highways in the Netherlands will be marginally safer thanks to some inventive thinking by a Dutch designer.
2012, 2013 Scion iQ Recalled: 11,200 Units Affected
Scion’s quirky sub-compact iQ city car is undergoing a voluntary recall in the 2012 and 2013 model years because the passenger airbag might not deploy properly.
BMW 7 Series Recalled for Door Latch Flaw: 7,485 Units
Certain BMW 7 Series cars from 2005 to 2007 have defective door latches that won’t close properly, leaving the doors unexpectedly open.
Philadelphia Chevy Dealer Under Govt Investigation for Selling Unfixed Recalled Car
Chapman Chevrolet, a Pennsylvania car dealership, might be trouble with the feds.
Jeep Patriot Probed by NHTSA for Stalling Complaints
Complaints about 2011 and 2012 Jeep Patriots stalling are prompting NHTSA to probe the issue with a preliminary evaluation.
Nissan Developing Emergency Self-Steering System
Announcing further developments in self-driving car research, Nissan has revealed what it calls an “Autonomous Emergency Steering System” at its annual Advanced Technology Briefing.
Lexus ES, GS Pose Trunk Entrapment Risk Says Consumer Reports
Lexus ES and GS luxury sedans are being singled out for emergency trunk release mechanisms that may break, leaving occupants inside trapped says a new report by Consumer Reports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Forced to Skip Two Races: Concussion to Blame
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s hopes for a championship this year has all but disappeared after his second concussion in six weeks will force him to sit out the next two races.
Lotus Evora Recalled for Fire Risk: 80 Affected
Lotus is recalling 80 of its 2011 supercharged Evora sport cars because an oil hose could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Had Your Airbag Replaced? It Could be a Fake Warns Safety Agency
If you’ve had your air bags replaced within the last three years by a repair shop other than a new car dealership, you may want to take heed of a warning that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is releasing.
