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Bought a Used Car That Was Previously Wrecked? NHTSA Says Check the Airbag Immediately

A shiny paint job can hide an ugly secret underneath the hood, and sometimes behind the steering wheel. If a used car has a crash in its history, NHTSA now urges owners to take a particularly close look at the air bag system because dangerous replacement inflators have killed people…

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Tesla Cybercab Hides A Virtual Joystick, Exposing A Secret Manual Mode

A buried virtual joystick in the Tesla Cybercab raises fresh questions about manual control, rider safety, and the company’s robotaxi strategy.

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Man Turns On Audi A4's Parking Brake. Then It Starts Screaming: ‘It’s In Elk Mode’

"R2-D2 on backseat."

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Regulators Audit Tesla Cybercab Certification While Austin Responders Log Dozens of Robotaxi Interference Incidents at Emergency Scenes

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla certified its driverless Cybercab. Austin emergency crews have logged dozens of robotaxi interference incidents this year.

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Tesla FSD’s New Safety Trick: It Can Grab Control To Dodge A Crash

Automatic Collision Evasion in Tesla FSD v14.3.9 can briefly steer, brake, and accelerate on its own to avoid crashes during manual driving.

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Jeep Recalls 328,000 Grand Cherokees—Including SUVs Already Fixed

Certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee models face another coil spring recall, including SUVs already repaired in earlier safety campaigns.

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This Banned Chinese Air Bag Inflator Just Killed An 11th Person In The US

NHTSA says DTN60DB inflators can turn routine crashes deadly, a serious concern for Chevrolet Malibu, Equinox, and Hyundai Sonata owners.

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NHTSA Expands GM Brake Investigation to More Than 1.1 Million Vehicles

Federal safety regulators have expanded an investigation into potential brake-assist failures to more than 1.1 million vehicles that use General Motors’ eBoost braking system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Engineering Analysis EA26006 on August 21, 2026, after continuing to receive reports involving loss of brake assist. The investigation…

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Safety Certification After Austin Launch

Federal auto-safety regulators have opened an investigation into how Tesla certified its new Cybercab as meeting federal safety standards after the driverless vehicles began commercial deployment in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit Query AQ26002 on September 3, the same day Tesla began deploying a small…

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Jeep Recalls 328,381 Grand Cherokees Because Rear Coil Springs May Detach While Driving

More than 328,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs are being recalled because improperly installed rear coil springs could detach while the vehicle is moving—and some owners who already brought their Jeeps in for an earlier recall will need another repair. Chrysler, formerly FCA US LLC, is recalling 328,381 vehicles under NHTSA…

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Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Picking Up Riders — Here's Why Regulators Moved Just as Fast

Tesla's driverless Cybercab began paid rides in Austin this week with just 45 cars — hours before NHTSA opened an audit into its certification.

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NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Hours After Austin Ride Launch

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla self-certified the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under existing US safety standards for automated robotaxis.

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Tesla Cybercab Under Investigation as It Hits Austin, Former Administrator Says NHTSA Is 'Super Frustrated'

NHTSA is examining how Tesla certified about 1,000 Cybercabs as compliant with federal safety standards without seeking an exemption.

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Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service

Just hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened an audit of about 1,000 Cybercab vehicles to assess how Tesla determined the cars comply with federal vehicle-safety regulations.

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The Tesla Cybercab Is Already Being Investigated For Not Having A Steering Wheel

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into the newly-launched Tesla Cybercab, questioning the methods that Tesla used to self-certify it for road use.

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Tesla Is Being Investigated For Launching its Cybercab Without a Wheel Or Pedals. Its Stock Is Plunging.

Federal safety regulations require manual controls, but the Department of Transportation recently proposed removing them for autonomous vehicles.

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Blue Bird Recalls 82 School Buses Because Wheelchair Lifts May Not Stop Moving

Blue Bird is recalling 82 Vision school buses from model years 2025 through 2027 because a problem with their wheelchair lifts could prevent the platforms from stopping once they begin moving, creating an injury risk for passengers using the equipment.

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NHTSA Reviews Brake-Loss Allegations Affecting 82,040 Ford Maverick Hybrids

Federal auto-safety regulators are reviewing allegations that certain 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickups can intermittently lose anti-lock and regenerative braking, including one owner’s claim that the problem contributed to a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26007 on August 24, 2026.

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Tesla Recalls 19 Model Y Vehicles Over Front Suspension Defect That Could Cause Loss of Control

Tesla is recalling a small number of 2026 Model Y vehicles because improperly tightened front suspension fasteners could allow part of the suspension to loosen or separate, potentially causing a driver to lose control of the vehicle. The recall covers just 19 Model Y vehicles, making it unusually narrow compared…

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7 Driving Mistakes That Could Cost You Much More Over Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend can transform an ordinary drive into an endurance event. Highways fill with vacation traffic, drivers hurry to reach the lake house before dinner, and somebody inevitably decides the speed limit looks more like a friendly suggestion. Those choices can cost far more than a few extra minutes…

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That third brake light above your rear window isn’t styling; NHTSA says the high-mounted lamp cuts rear-end crashes 4.3 percent and saves $655 million in property damage a year

The small red lamp, known as the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp, has significantly decreased rear-end accidents by over four percent. The federal agency's study reveals that this subtle safety enhancement lowers both property damage and injury-related crashes. Initially, motorists were more attentive to this feature, contributing to its effectiveness.…

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Your car headrest is a safety restraint, not mainly a pillow; NHTSA tests front restraints to a maximum 55 mm backset and requires them to withstand 890 newtons for 5 seconds

Car headrests serve as essential safety components designed to protect against neck injuries. They are not merely comfort features; regulations mandate their proper height and backset for optimal protection during accidents. Rigorous strength and energy absorption tests ensure these headrests can withstand high forces while keeping occupants safe. Proper adjustment…

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Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs That Can Lose Drive Power or Headlights

Ford is recalling nearly 149,000 Mustangs because electrical ground connections can fracture, potentially causing drivers to lose drive power, headlights or other important vehicle functions. The recall covers an estimated 148,663 certain 2024 through 2026 Ford Mustang vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA assigned the recall…

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Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air EVs Over Fire Risk, Tells Owners to Park Outside

Lucid is recalling more than 27,000 Air electric vehicles because an electrical problem involving the exterior lighting system can cause a circuit to overheat, creating a fire risk.

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Woman Loses Her Keys. Then Her Push-To-Start Car Keeps Driving Anyway: 'Help Me Please'

“My car can be driven by any human at any point."

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