Woman Drives Honda Accord. Then Her Dashboard Reads: 'Power May Be Reduced. See Your Dealer' "Do you top off your gas tank?" Motor1 · 3h ago
Still Driving Like You Did 30 Years Ago? These 7 Rules Deserve a Refresher In 2021, more than 21% of drivers on the road were 65 or older. You’ve been driving for 30, 40, or even 50 years, so... Saving Advice · 3h ago
Trump Slashes Fuel Economy Standards: Critics Warn Drivers Will Burn More Gas as Prices Soar CAFE standards, created following the 1970s energy crisis, regulate how far vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel. International Business Times · Sep 29
Trump administration cuts mileage rules for cars, light trucks The Transportation Department released a final rule Monday that aims to “reset” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s fuel economy standards, rolling back substantial required mileage increases for automakers’ fleets implemented under the Biden administration. Dubbed “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” by the department, the 892-page rule will impact Corporate Average… Roll Call · Sep 28
Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluation CEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, meanwhile, sets and enforces rules for auto safety, including for new vehicles. The Economic Times · Sep 4
Robotaxi firm Zoox issues recall after vehicle drives into smoke near Vegas fire scene About 100 vehicles from the Amazon-owned company were potentially affected by a software issue The Independent UK · Jul 21
NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations. Benzinga · Jul 9
Ford Has 51 Recalls This Year: More Than Any Other Automaker Ford is making headlines this year for a reason no automaker wants attached to its name. The company has logged 51 recalls so far, more than any other manufacturer tracked in recent data compiled from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting. That number does not just sit on a page… Clever Dude · Jul 5
Trump officials to slash public input on fossil fuel drilling on federal lands Plan to limit scrutiny of polluters and shift financial risks to taxpayers is attack on democracy, advocates say The Guardian - US · Jun 29
Used Tire Listings Remain Risky Because NHTSA Studies Show Many Are Older Than Recommended Used tire deals often look like easy wins for drivers trying to save money, but those “savings” can hide serious safety concerns. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studies highlight a troubling pattern where many used tires exceed recommended age limits. Rubber doesn’t improve with time, even when tread appears… Clever Dude · May 3
Hyundai Recalls 47,000 Palisade SUVs For Seat Belt Issue Hyundai is recalling the 2026 Palisade for another seat issue, this time involving the third-row driver-side seat belt assemblies. Passengers could damage the internal wiring when pulling on the buckle, which could cause the warning light to indicate a false latch. Motor1 · Mar 27
Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Issues Subaru is recalling 69,153 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a "significant rise in ambient temperature" can increase fuel tank pressure, potentially causing fuel to leak from the filler cap and start a fire when the tank is nearly full.… Motor1 · Feb 27
Nissan Recalls 642,000 Rogue SUVs For Major Engine Issues Nissan is recalling 642,986 Rogue SUVs for potential problems with the automaker’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engine. The two recalls affect 2023-2025 models, some of which were fixed under a previous recall, while others are affected by both new ones. Motor1 · Feb 20
NHTSA Opens Probe Into 174K Tesla Model Y SUVs After Reports Of Children Trapped Inside: 'A Child May Not Be Able To…' The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into an estimated 174,290 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model Y crossover SUVs over faulty electronic door handles. Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025
Motor1 · Aug 26, 2025 Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has received hundreds of reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and this latest inquiry might uncover a new manufacturing defect.
Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025 NHTSA Launches Probe Into Stellantis-Owned RAM Pickup Truck Recall After Reports Of Injuries The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the recall of close to 1.2 million RAM pickup trucks after the agency reviewed multiple incidents, which caused 7 injuries and 12 incidents involving fire or crash, questioning whether Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) failed to address the issue.
International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2025 NHTSA Now Targets Tesla Robotaxi After Autonomous EVs Break Traffic Laws Tesla robotaxi vehicles were spotted breaking traffic laws. The NHTSA is now trying to contact the EV giant.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over potential engine issues: Check the impacted models Impacted owners can get their engines fixed for free at any Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC dealership
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks in US as side panels fall off The recall covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks
Motor1 · Mar 14, 2025 Whoops: The Ineos Grenadier's Doors Could Fly Open Unexpectedly The rugged Ineos Grenadier is the latest SUV to suffer a recall. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a faulty latch on exterior door handles could cause doors on some Grenadier models to fly open accidentally. Not ideal.
Motor1 · Jan 17, 2025 Toyota Hit With Astronomical Fine for Cheating Diesel Emissions Yet another major automaker has been fined for cheating on diesel emissions. Hino Motors, a company within Toyota Group, agreed to a settlement totaling $1.6 billion resulting from "false and fraudulent CO2 emissions test data" submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fine includes a $236.5 million…
RideApart · Jan 8, 2025 Indian Motorcycles Is Recalling Every 2025 Scout Over a False Neutral, Seriously Just before Christmas 2024, Indian Motorcycle filed a Safety Recall Report with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding its 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty lineup. The problem is a gear position indicator on the dash that could potentially tell the rider the bike is in Neutral when it…
Mic · Dec 17, 2024 How The New Rear Seat Belt Alert Rule Will Impact Drivers National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s upcoming rear seat belt alert rule will change the game for drivers and riders.
Motor1 · Dec 17, 2024 Buckle Up: Rear Seat Belt Alerts Mandatory Starting 2027 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule requiring alerts for unbuckled rear seat belts. It goes into effect on September 1, 2027 for new passenger vehicles, including three-row SUVs. Larger vehicles like multi-row passenger vans, buses, and vehicles with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds are…
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023 Used-car dealers keep selling vehicles despite safety recalls. We found dozens for sale. There’s no federal law to keep them from selling used vehicles with open, unaddressed recalls for defects that could kill you. What we found available might surprise you.