2013 Buick Enclave Awarded NHTSA Five Star Safety Rating
The 2013 Buick Enclave has received a five-star overall vehicle rating for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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NHTSA Clears Ford SUVs Suspected of Roll Away Issues
Over 1.5 million Ford SUVs have been cleared in a government probe that examined allegations they were at risk of rolling away.
2012 Hyundai Veloster Recalled for Shattering Sunroof… Again
Don’t worry if you look up at the panoramic sunroof in your Hyundai Veloster and it cracks — you’re (probably) not that ugly.
Lotus Recalls 546 Cars for Loose Oil Line
Lotus is recalling 546 of its sports cars in North America because of a problem with an oil cooler line that could become detached.
2005 Honda Pilot Stability Assist Under NHTSA Scrutiny
An estimated 87,803 model year 2005 Honda Pilot SUVs could fall under a recall if a National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation progresses far enough.
Toyota Prius Under NHTSA Investigation: 561K Affected
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Toyota Prius cars ranging from model years 2004 to 2009 because of a possible defect with the steering column.
NHTSA Hunting Social Media Sites for Vehicle Defects
Tweeting about problems with your car could help lead to a recall and so could talking about it on Facebook.
NHTSA Might Add New Crash Tests Soon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) might be revising its five-star crash safety program by adding new tests.
17.8 Million Recalls Issued in 2012 by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that automakers filed more than 650 recall campaigns in 2012, affecting over 17.8 million vehicles, vehicle equipment and child-safety seats.
Toyota Comments on Poor Crash Test Performance
Toyota issued a statement today in response to its poor performance in a new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
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.
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.
Coda EV Nets Just Two Stars on Frontal Crash Test – Videos
While it may have achieved an overall crash test rating of four stars, in the front crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the Coda EV achieved a rating more in line with the quality of its design: 2 stars.
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.
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 Under Safety Investigation for Stalling Issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation on 2011-2012 model year Jeep Patriots over an engine stalling issue at high speeds.
2013 Dodge Dart Earns Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart has been awarded a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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.
Human Controls for Driverless Cars Reseached by NHTSA
It might have seemed like science fiction a few years ago, but NHTSA is already preparing standards for self-driving cars.
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.
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