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Honda Issues Recall on Nearly 250,000 Vehicles from 2015 to 2020 Over Serious Engine Defect

Honda Issues Recall on Nearly 250,000 Vehicles from 2015 to 2020 Over Serious Engine Defect

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Honda has issued a recall affecting nearly 250,000 vehicles produced between 2015 and 2020 due to a significant engine defect that poses the risk of serious damage. The recall specifically  Full Article »

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NHTSA Push to Recall 52 Million Air Bag Inflators, Could Be Largest Recall In History

NHTSA Push to Recall 52 Million Air Bag Inflators, Could Be Largest Recall In History

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is facing a critical decision that could lead to one of the largest recalls in American automotive history. During a rarely convened  Full Article »

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NHTSA Expanding Probe Into 708,000 Ford SUVs & Trucks Over Catastrophic Engine Failures

NHTSA Expanding Probe Into 708,000 Ford SUVs & Trucks Over Catastrophic Engine Failures

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an expansion of its investigation into a concerning issue plaguing 708,000 Ford SUVs and trucks. The problem at hand revolves around  Full Article »

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Automakers Could Face $14 Billion in Fines to Meet Biden’s “Unfeasible” Fuel Economy Standards

Automakers Could Face $14 Billion in Fines to Meet Biden’s “Unfeasible” Fuel Economy Standards

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The Biden administration’s ambitious plan to raise fuel economy standards until 2032 has sparked controversy within the automotive industry. According to a statement released on Friday by the Alliance for  Full Article »

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52 Million Air Bag Inflators Demanded to be Recalled by U.S. Auto Safety Regulators

52 Million Air Bag Inflators Demanded to be Recalled by U.S. Auto Safety Regulators

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U.S. auto safety regulators have taken a significant step to address a pressing safety concern by demanding the recall of a staggering 52 million air bag inflators, which were manufactured  Full Article »

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Tesla Reportedly Asked NHTSA To Redact Driver-Assistance Software Usage Information During Crashes

Tesla Reportedly Asked NHTSA To Redact Driver-Assistance Software Usage Information During Crashes

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In an ongoing saga surrounding Tesla’s Autopilot system, the electric vehicle manufacturer has reportedly made a request to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to redact information regarding the  Full Article »

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NHTSA Wants to Require Seat Belt Warnings for Front and Rear Passengers

NHTSA Wants to Require Seat Belt Warnings for Front and Rear Passengers

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Enhanced road safety has been a continuous evolution, and throughout this journey, the seat belt has remained a steadfast protector of lives on our highways. This unassuming device, with its  Full Article »

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NHTSA Opens Investigation into Over 1 Million RAM 1500 Trucks over Power Steering Loss Issues

NHTSA Opens Investigation into Over 1 Million RAM 1500 Trucks over Power Steering Loss Issues

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation concerning potential power steering loss issues in over 1 million RAM 1500 trucks. This inquiry, announced on a recent  Full Article »

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NHTSA Launches Investigation Into 280,000 Tesla Vehicles Over Steering Issue

NHTSA Launches Investigation Into 280,000 Tesla Vehicles Over Steering Issue

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into approximately 280,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following numerous complaints from owners regarding steering issues.  Full Article »

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346,000 Ford Escape SUVs being Investigated over Potential Door Weld Failure

346,000 Ford Escape SUVs being Investigated over Potential Door Weld Failure

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 346,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles (SUVs) because a weld in the door assembly may fail. This could potentially result in  Full Article »

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Updated Responses from Tesla Regarding Autopilot Probe Sought by NHTSA

Updated Responses from Tesla Regarding Autopilot Probe Sought by NHTSA

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking updated information and current data from Tesla regarding an ongoing investigation into 830,000 Tesla vehicles and the company’s Autopilot system. The  Full Article »

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Report: U.S. Auto Safety Regulator Fails to Meet Internal Timelines in Defect Investigations

Report: U.S. Auto Safety Regulator Fails to Meet Internal Timelines in Defect Investigations

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According to a government report released on Thursday, the U.S. auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has consistently failed to meet internal timelines for completing auto  Full Article »

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Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements Proposed by NHTSA for New Vehicles

Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements Proposed by NHTSA for New Vehicles

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently introduced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at enhancing road safety by mandating the inclusion of automatic  Full Article »

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US Has “Real Concern” About Tesla Autopilot Driver Interaction

US Has “Real Concern” About Tesla Autopilot Driver Interaction

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed concerns Tuesday about the interaction between Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system, Autopilot, and drivers. This issue is currently under investigation by the National Highway  Full Article »

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Ruling Finalized: All U.S. Vehicles Required to have Backup Cameras by May 2018
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Ruling Finalized: All U.S. Vehicles Required to have Backup Cameras by May 2018

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized a rule to require all vehicles to have backup cameras by May 2018. The long-delayed ruling by the NHTSA had mixed feelings among  Full Article »

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