Chrysler Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission Recalled
Chrysler is recalling several vehicles because of a possible flaw with their automatic transmissions.
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Hyundai Elantra Airbag Recall Could Expand
A call back that affected more than 186,000 Hyundai Elantras last March could expand by about another 52,000 units.
NHTSA Plans for Boom in Older Drivers in Next 5 Years
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced new five-year traffic safety plan and guidelines for older drivers and passengers.
Dodge Dart ‘Mopar 13’ Recalled for Airbag Flaw
Chrysler is issuing a recall for certain Dodge Dart sedans because the airbags might not deploy properly.
Fire Trucks Recalled for Flawed Ladders
Imagine being trapped in a burning building several stories above ground and escaping by climbing onto a ladder only to have the extended apparatus collapse on itself.
NHTSA Requests Internally Circulated Tesla Documents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formally requested detailed records from Tesla’s internal investigation on the Model S fire incidents.
Tesla Model S Investigation Concludes in Germany
The investigation into three Tesla Model S fires have concluded in Germany, with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority issuing a statement concluding that there were no manufacturer-related defects.
100 Self-Driving Volvos Will Hit Swedish Streets in 2017
Volvo has always been known for safety innovations and is on the forefront of autonomous technology, and the brand has announced a project that will see 100 customers driving fully autonomous vehicles on public roads in 2017.
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Recalled for Roll-Away Risk
Lincoln has issued a recall for the MKZ Hybrid due to a transmission fault that could cause the car to roll away when it is parked.
Isuzu SUVs Recalled for Suspension Corrosion
Isuzu is recalling 8,816 SUVs spread across the 2003 Rodeo Sport, 2003 to 2004 Rodeo and Axiom because the forward mounting point for the lower link of the rear suspension might corrode.
BMW i3 Scores Four-Star Rating in European Crash Tests
BMW is breaking new ground with its i3 city car, but European crash test results might be a sign of problems to come.
2014 Maserati Ghibli Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Maserati Ghibli has been named an IIHS “Top Safety Pick,” recording the best possible score of “good” on all four tests conducted.
2013 Ford Escape Recalled Fourth, Fifth Time for Fires
Ford issued two new recalls related to the 2013 Escape today, marking the fourth and fifth call back to address fire problems since its introduction.
NHTSA Plans New Phone-Vehicle Integration Guidelines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it will be releasing new voluntary guidelines for smartphone integration with vehicles next year.
Hyundai Entourage Recalled for Faulty Control Arm
Hyundai has issued out a recall for its 2007-2008 Entourage minivans for a faulty control arm.
Distracted Driving Fatalities Drop as Highway Deaths Rise
Distracted driving fatalities decreased slightly in 2012 according to the latest fatality analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Color Changing Tires Warn of Winter Weather
Winter-tire technology is advancing at a rapid rate. Today’s winter rubber is so superior to snow tires of yesteryear that the two can’t even be compared. This is great news for those who live in regions with nasty winter weather as more and more passenger vehicles are rolling off of showroom floors with summer tires...
Volkswagen Tiguan Under Government Safety Probe
Roughly 61,000 SUVs from Volkswagen are the subject of an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Booster-Seat Safety Continues to Improve
The folks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have just released the results of their latest evaluation. They put 31 child booster seats to the test to find out which ones do the best job of protecting youngsters in crashes.
2014 Volvo XC90 Aces IIHS Crash Tests
Volvo is known for being at the forefront of car safety, so the latest report from the IIHS should come as no surprise.
2014 Subaru Impreza and XV Crosstrek Net IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Ratings
The IIHS has released the results from its latest round of crash tests involving the 2014 Subaru Impreza and XV Crosstrek, which both earned Top Safety Pick Plus ratings.
Traffic Fatalities Fell 4.2 Percent in First Half of 2013: NHTSA
After increasing 5.3 percent last year, traffic fatalities have dropped 4.2 percent in the first half of 2013 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2014 Acura MDX and RDX Earn Top NHTSA Crash Scores
While other automakers are struggling to meet standards set by new crash tests, Honda and Acura are putting out winners, at least according to the latest round of NHTSA crash testing.
2014 Fiat 500L, Jeep Cherokee Named IIHS Top Safety Picks
The all-new 2014 Fiat 500L and Jeep Cherokee have been named Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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