Lamborghini Recalls Huracan Over Driver-Side Door Handle That Wasn't Assembled Properly
17 Jun 2022, 13:02 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Huracan was built from May 2nd to May 9th this year, chances are that Lamborghini would like it back for a small repair
NTSB Argues Issues With NHTSA’s ADAS Crashes Data Show It Should Be Standardized
16 Jun 2022, 11:11 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to Jennifer Homendy, what NHTSA provided was a fruit bowl of data with a lot of caveats that prevent apples-to-apples comparisons
Self-Driving Technology Linked to Hundreds of Crashes, NTHSA Report Raises Many Questions
15 Jun 2022, 17:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / NHTSA report shows that vehicles with driver-assisted technology active were involved in hundreds of crashes in the past ten months
Ford Stops Sales of Mustang Mach-E Over Safety Defect It Will Fix With an OTA Update
14 Jun 2022, 18:03 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to CNBC, the battery pack contactors may overheat, leading to a failure that either does not start the EV or makes it lose power while moving.
NHTSA Upgrades Autopilot Investigation to Engineering Analysis, Finds Disturbing Signs
12 Jun 2022, 13:39 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to the safety regulator, Autopilot disengaged less than one second before the first impact against emergency vehicles, suggesting it was by design.
Ford Dealership Under Investigation After Allegedly Selling Escape Affected by a Recall
9 Jun 2022, 09:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / NHTSA received information about a Ford dealership selling at least one new Ford vehicle to customers without performing required recall repairs
2016 - 2020 Honda Pilot Stop-Start Failure Under Federal Investigation
8 Jun 2022, 16:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Honda Pilot fails to restart after coming to a complete stop, you may want to know that the NHSTA is investigating the issue as we speak
NHTSA Says 758 Drivers Complained of Phantom Braking, Will Release FSD Info Soon
4 Jun 2022, 10:12 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The preliminary evaluation is getting more intense after NHTSA asked Tesla additional questions about the system's performance.
2021 Ford Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine Failures Investigated by the NHTSA
3 Jun 2022, 07:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2021 Ford Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost V6 customers have had enough of the automaker's antics, and so did the NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA Will Investigate Tesla Crash that Killed Three People – Autopilot May Be Involved
19 May 2022, 10:01 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The wreck happened on May 12. A 2022 Tesla Model S did not make a turn right and struck a curb and roadwork equipment at 12:45 AM
U.S. Traffic Deaths Rose 10 Percent to a 16-Year High in 2021; It's a National Tragedy
19 May 2022, 09:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / NHTSA estimated that 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020
Tesla Issues 130,000-Vehicle Recall Because Overheating May Cause Display Malfunction
10 May 2022, 11:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Tesla's infotainment CPU overheats during the preparation or process of fast charging, you may want to update it to the latest firmware ASAP
IIHS Raises the Safety Bar With a Higher-Speed Test for Automatic Emergency Braking
9 May 2022, 10:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As most new vehicles feature an Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system nowadays, the IIHS thinks it's the time to raise the bar with higher-speed tests
Teslas on Autopilot Are Eight Times Safer Than the Average American Car: Report
7 May 2022, 10:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla showed in its 2021 Impact Report that, despite criticism, its cars are eight times safer on Autopilot than the average American car
Tesla Warned NHTSA of Chinese Rear Motor Inverter Recall, But Nothing Makes Sense
8 Apr 2022, 20:07 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The TREAD Act requires all manufacturers to notify the agency about foreign recalls. Although American cars are affected, Tesla has no recall in the U.S.
2022 Mazda MX-30 Aces Government Crash Tests
8 Apr 2022, 15:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it's as safe as it can be, the Mazda MX-30 is a sorry excuse of an electric vehicle compared to the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Recalled Over Welding Issue
4 Apr 2022, 13:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own a Grand Cherokee L produced between October 31st and February 2nd, your SUV may need a replacement second-row seat back frame
Why The NHTSA Uses the Term "Crash" Instead of "Accident"
3 Apr 2022, 19:14 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Ever wondered why you never hear the NHTSA mentioning accidents anymore? They like the term “crash” or “car crash” for a very good reason
Kia Recalls 2022 Sorento To Replace Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe
2 Apr 2022, 16:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Certain 2022 Sorentos equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines are called back over a turbocharger oil supply pipe that was incorrectly manufactured
NHTSA Rules Automakers Will Have to Pay More For Failing to Meet CAFE Requirements
28 Mar 2022, 19:43 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to the agency, those car manufacturers that made plans without considering higher costs “did so at their own risk.”