APCIA Warns Thefts, Inflation and Risky Driving Pushing Auto Claim Severity September 21, 2021 By Claims Journal staff Auto loss costs climbed rapidly this year as vehicle traffic returned nearly to pre-pandemic levels and motorists adopted more risky...
US Asks Tesla How Autopilot Responds to Emergency Vehicles September 2, 2021 By Tom Krisher DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds...
US Probes Overheating Brakes That Cause Fires in 500K Semis July 21, 2021 DETROIT (AP) — US highway safety regulators have opened an investigation into about a half-million semis with brakes that can...
US Regulators to More Closely Monitor Advanced Driver Safety Systems June 30, 2021 By Ben Klayman DETROIT — U.S. regulators on Tuesday said they would keep a closer eye on the automotive industry as it rolls...
U.S. Safety Agency Probes 10 Tesla Crash Deaths Since 2016 June 18, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators said on Thursday they have opened 30 investigations into Tesla crashes involving 10 deaths...
U.S. to Seek Automated Braking Requirement for Heavy Trucks June 14, 2021 By Tom Krisher DETROIT (AP) — In a reversal from Trump administration policies, U.S. auto safety regulators say they will move to require...
U.S. Traffic Deaths Soar to 38,680 in 2020; Highest Yearly Total Since 2007 June 4, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — U.S. traffic deaths soared after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020, hitting the highest yearly total since 2007 as...
Consumer Reports Drops ‘Top Pick’ Rating for Tesla Model 3 May 27, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Tesla’s decision to remove radar sensors from two of its U.S. vehicles has cost it top safety ratings...
Tesla Phases Out Radar Sensors, Shifts to Camera-Based Autopilot May 26, 2021 By Dana Hull Tesla Inc. updated its website Tuesday to announce that Model 3 and Model Y cars built for North America and...
US Opens Probe of Steering Problems in Honda Accord Sedans May 11, 2021 DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more...