U.S. Traffic Deaths Skyrocket After Coronavirus Lockdowns Expire January 14, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — U.S. traffic deaths jumped dramatically after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020, rising 13.1% in the three months ending...
U.S. Asks Tesla to Recall 158,000 Vehicles for Touchscreen Failures January 14, 2021 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday asked Tesla Inc to recall 158,000 Model S and...
Kia Recalls 295,000 US Vehicles for Fire Risks December 7, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Kia Motors Corp said on Saturday it is recalling 295,000 U.S. vehicles for engine fire risks. The Korean...
Hyundai Recalls 129,000 U.S. Vehicles for Engine Issue December 4, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — Hyundai Motor Co is recalling 129,000 U.S. vehicles for an engine issue that can increase the risk of...
Agency Opens Probe Into 115,000 Tesla Vehicles Over Suspension Issue December 1, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON –The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday said it had opened a formal investigation into around...
Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying U.S. Engine Failure Recalls November 30, 2020 By Tom Krisher Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over...
Tesla Issues Two Recalls Covering 9,500 U.S. Vehicles – NHTSA November 25, 2020 Tesla Inc is issuing two recalls covering about 9,500 vehicles for roof trim that may separate and bolts that may...
U.S. Upgrades Safety Probe Into Nearly 159,000 Tesla Vehicles November 19, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it was expanding a probe into nearly...
NHTSA Upgrades Safety Probe Into Nearly 159,000 Tesla Vehicles November 17, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it was expanding a probe into nearly...
GM Recalling Nearly 69K Bolt Electric Cars Due to Fire Risk November 16, 2020 By Tom Krisher DETROIT — General Motors is recalling nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars worldwide because the batteries have caught fire in...