Could pending NHTSA rule mean Elio Motors is doomed?
Elio Motors has faced many obstacles, financing to missed deadlines. But it could now be faced with its toughest adversary — the National Highway Traffic … Read more
Ford Fusion three times isn’t charm in recalls
One recall is bad enough, but 2014 Ford Fusion owners have gotten the unsettling news that three times in the past week their cars have … Read more
General Motors slammed with $35 million recall fine
General Motors has been fined a record $35 million in civil penalties for its inadequate handling of a recall of more than two million vehicles … Read more
Toyota facing $1 billion fine to end safety probe
Toyota could pay as much as $1 billion in a pending settlement with the Justice Department that wound end a four-year probe into accusations the … Read more
General Motors recall lapse could cost carmaker millions
General Motors could face millions of dollars in civil penalties as the aftermath of publicly apologizing for responding quickly enough to a safety issue linked … Read more
Tesla: Safest car in the world to fiery mass of metal
The Tesla, the high-performance, all-electric sports car, continues its seemingly never-ending spotlight position in the auto industry. In a short time span, it’s has received … Read more
Chrysler relents, recalls 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty models
Chrysler has long promoted the Jeep Grand Cherokee as a rugged off-road vehicle with a practical side as a family people mover. But the influence … Read more
Ford F-150, country’s best-seller, facing NHTSA scrutiny for power failure
The Ford F-150 pickup truck, the best-selling vehicle in the United States, is under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration scrutiny. The NHTSA has opened preliminary … Read more
New NHTSA car safety rating system app unveiled
Consumers interested in quick access to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) 5-Star Safety Ratings can now get the information via a new iOS … Read more
George Orwell right again? Black boxes in all cars required by 2014?
Another example of the reality of George Orwell’s 1984 will commence in September 2014 if federal regulators get approval to require all new cars to … Read more
Crash Test Dummy mangled in NHTSA faulty air bag video
Counterfeit air bags are being sold to repair shops for discounted prices resulting in more than 20 manufacturers’ vehicles being at risk, according to the … Read more
Hyundai fighting recall of Sonata Hybrid for seatbelt issue
Hyundai continues its increasingly strong position among carmakers, and it now believes it can do well against a more powerful industry leader — the National Highway … Read more
NHTSA proposes voluntary ban on drivers' use of 'distracting devices'
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed voluntary guidelines for manufacturers that would automatically disable hand-held and factory installed devices in vehicles that … Read more
General Motors investigated for Saturn shifting woes
Seven crashes involving automatic shift levers on used Saturn Aura model have prompted federal safety regulators to investigate General Motors cars with the inquirty possibly … Read more